Veterans support organization Team Red White & Blue is hosting another CrossFit-style "workout of the day" on Nov. 11 to celebrate Veterans Day. Previous events were held in honor of Sept. 11 and Memorial Day.
The workout's 11-11-12-22-7 reps stand for the holiday's date and the number of living veterans.
"11-11-12 signifies this year's Veterans Day, the day set aside by Congress to 'celebrate the service of our Nation's veterans,' the 22 double unders and 7 Handstand Pushups represent the 22.7 [million] living veterans we aim to serve," organizers say on the WoD for Warriors website.
The workout, from the event website:
As Many Rounds as Possible in 15 minutes.
ADVANCED 11 Ground to Overhead (95/65) 11 Bar Facing Burpees 12 20/16# Wall Ball (10') 22 Double Unders 7 Hand Stand Push-ups
INTERMEDIATE 11 Push Press (65/45) 11 Bar Facing Burpees 12 Med Ball Squats 22 DU or sub 3-1 singles 7 Elevated Pushups (on med ball)
BEGINNER 11 PVC Thrusters 11 Burpees 12 Air Squats 22 Jumping Jacks 7 Pushups
Check out the WOD for Warriors website for more information. The site has a list of participating gyms by region, so you can sign up to do the WoD with them or volunteer to host your own event.
