White Birch Martial Arts (330) 329-5990 Larry Vincent's Classes Get You Lean, Strong, Fast, and Focused with "Old School" Training Methods Straight Out of Kung Fu/Tai Chi History! (oh yeah, he also offers Self Secure Self Defense classes!)

Challenge Summary

This fitness challenge had incredible results for all the participants. This challenge was much shorter than previous challenges, half the duration. But in just those short 6 weeks, here's the average on how we improved.

• Pushups - 3.8 reps gained
• Sit-ups - 2.9 reps gained
• Flexibility - .73" gained
• Heart Recovery - 6.7 bpm
• Weight - .5 lbs lost
• Body Fat - .48% lost

Even though the participants averaged above and far above average in their current fitness levels, incredible gains were still made. Below are the point results for each individual participating in the challenge. I congratulate them all for their hard work!

Point Summary

For the White Birch Fitness Challenge, the participants undergo a fitness test at the beginning and end of the 6-week challenge. Points are earned based on their current level of fitness in the first test along 5 categories: Pushups, Sit-ups, Flexibility, Cardio-Recovery, and Body Fat Percentage. Initial points around 1200 are indicative of an average level of fitness regardless of the participant's gender and age. After 6 weeks, the students undergo another fitness test, where their improvement is measured in 6 categories, the 5 mentioned before and weight loss. Points are awarded according to the fitness gains the student makes. Total points are then converted to money with bonus money added from below. 100 points equates to $1.

Winnings Summary:

Participant	Fit Test 1	Fit Test 2	Total Points	Point Winnings	Bonus Winnings	Total Winnings
Ralph	1238 points	353	1591	$15.91	$5	$20.91
Kristen	2537 points	0	2537	$25.37	$5	$30.37
Jennifer	2447 points	838	3285	$32.85	$15	$47.85
Tom	1694 points	110	1804	$18.04		$18.04
April	2072 points	330	2402	$24.02	$10	$34.02
Gabe	792 points	340	1132	$11.32	$10	$21.32
Larry	2106 points	170	2276	$22.76		$22.76
Amanda	2499 points	200	2699	$26.99		$26.99
Lindsey	2229 points	183	2412	$24.12		$24.12
Bobby	2723 points	380	3103	$31.03	$15	$46.03
==Average==	2034 points	290	2324	$23.24	$6	$29.24

Bonus money of $5 is awarded to the participants with the highest point total for a category (Fitness Test 1 + Fitness Test 2) and $5 for the participant who has shown the most improvement in a category (Fitness Test 2).

Bonus Winnings:

Category	High Point Winner	Most Improved Winner
Pushups	Jennifer	Jennifer
Sit-ups	Bobby	Bobby
Flexibility	Kristen	Jennifer
Heart Rate	Gabe	Gabe
% Body Fat Lost	Bobby	Ralph
Weight Lost	April	April

Point Details

The points for each test are normalized for the participant's age and gender. Points can therefore be compared directly to determine the level of fitness for that test. Participants with a high level of fitness are expected to earn the bulk of their points in the first fitness test. Those with less fitness, but who have an easier time gaining fitness, will earn the bulk of their points in the second fitness test.

Fitness Test 1 Point Details

Participant	Pushups	Sit-ups	Flexibility	Step Test	Body Fat %	Total Points
Ralph	494	330	404	10	0	1238
Kristen	735	348	964	0	490	2537
Jennifer	1176	553	718	0	0	2447
Tom	684	448	562	0	0	1694
April	637	363	832	0	240	2072
Gabe	185	265	322	20	0	792
Larry	1014	446	636	10	0	2106
Amanda	1127	616	756	0	0	2499
Lindsey	980	474	775	0	0	2229
Bobby	1080	496	547	0	600	2723

For the second fitness test, points are only earned for fitness gains above the Fitness Test 1 baseline.

Fitness Test 2 Point Details

Participant	Pushups	Sit-ups	Flexibility	Step Test	Body Fat %	Weight Loss	Total Points
Ralph	120	0	63	0	170	0	353
Kristen	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jennifer	180	100	138	420	0	0	838
Tom	100	0	0	0	0	10	110
April	20	100	50	50	80	30	330
Gabe	0	80	50	110	100	0	340
Larry	80	80	0	0	0	10	170
Amanda	0	20	50	0	130	0	200
Lindsey	100	20	13	50	0	0	183
Bobby	160	180	0	40	0	0	380