Zombie Fit

Zombie Fit

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Having all the hot gear is one thing…Being able to use them when the time comes is another thing completely. If you can’t move, you won’t survive. Zombie Fit is a group that believes you need “Functional Fitness” to survival. What is functional fitness? Zombie Fit defines it like this: “We think it is the ability to perform any given task, at anytime, quickly and efficiently. Functional fitness and situational awareness are necessary skills that are lacking in today’s society. ZombieFit hopes to change that.”

Mixing Calisthenics, Parkour and Strength Training, Zombie Fit will make sure you’ve always got the moves when it comes to surviving Z-Day. There’s also the added benefit of appearing very fit and capable, so no one is going to view you as the weak link when the hordes come shambling up.


Parkourpedia

Parkourpedia

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Sporting hot new Parkour-friendly shoes and pants does you no good if they’re only there to make you look pretty. Mobility, speed and an overall high level of fitness will really make all the difference, and put your gear to good use. Parkourpedia is loaded with tons of useful information about this spirit or philosophy that incorporates “a method of moving within your environment and approaching obstacles of any kind, be they physical or mental.” As well as various techniques and conditioning exercises to give you all the tools and attributes you may need to stay one step, leap or vault ahead of the groping zombie masses. I think the icing on the top has to be a great article about how to choose the proper shoes for highly mobile ways.


EA Sports Active for the Wii

EA Sports Active for the Wii

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So you’ve managed to scavenge and horde as much Zgear and supplies as possible, you’re armed to the wazoo and your transportation is good to go. What next? All the goodies and gadgets in the world can’t help you fight against the Z’s if you get winded carrying all that stuff up a flight of stairs. It’s time to get your body Zprepared!
Sports Active from EA is the perfect tool for Zombie Survivalist who want to get in shape, stay in shape, or want to add a new routine to gain a little edge. The workouts range from fairly easy to relatively hard, so anyone at just about any fitness level can jump right in. They’re quick too, so there’s no room for excuses about not having enough time. It comes packaged with a resistance band and leg strap for the nunchuk to help offer a wide variety of exercises. If you get bored easily, don’t worry; they do a good job of switching it up day to day and keeping it interesting.

They’ve recently announced an expansion pack featuring 30 more workouts, so once you feel like you’ve mastered this one there’s another one coming down the pipeline.


Bowflex Revolution® XP Home Gym

Bowflex Revolution® XP Home Gym

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The second most powerful tool against Zombies, apart from your brain, is your body.  A sharp mind and unlimited supplies will get you nowhere if your body is frail and weak.  Gym memberships and personal trainers are all well and good, but making that appointment at your local Gold’s would probably be unwise when just getting there requires a mad dash thru shambling hordes the Undead.  That’s why it’s important to have a viable option that is both versatile, and space saving.  The Bowflex Revolution® XP Home Gym is a great solution.  Its compact size makes it a good choice for those who choose the stockpile and wait strategy of surviving.  It offers a total body workout with targeted workouts for the upper body, lower body and core/abs.  It also has an optional lat tower, Ab back pad, and is up-gradable to 280lbs if the 200lbs resistance is not enough for you.  Did I mention that it’s the same technology used on the International Space Station, so you’ll know you’re not getting some fly-by-night infomercial machine.  I would suggest getting in shape before Z-Day because no matter how hard it is to find time now, it will much more difficult later.