The Ghostbusters 2016 Workout Challenge
Being a Ghostbuster is hard work. You’ve gotta run after ghosts, haul a proton pack, and occasionally punch idiots in the face. To be the best Ghostbuster you can possibly be, do these workouts to keep you in prime bustin’ shape!
(Note: most of these exercises can be done at home, so if you don’t have access to a gym you can still train like a Ghostbuster!)
To Haul a Proton Pack: (Legs/Shoulders/Back)
Everyone knows that you should lift with your legs, not with your back. However, even with all the fancy backpack straps, the packs are still going to be pulling on your shoulders and back. So, here are some workouts to strengthen the muscles in your legs, back, and shoulders.
To Control A Proton Pack: (Arms/Core)
Your core helps you keep upright. It also helps you brace yourself against impacts, like the forces of a proton wand.Here are some exercises to strengthen your arms and your core!
To Chase Ghosts: (Endurance)
Sometimes you gotta chase those ghosts. It’s unavoidable. These exercises will help you build your endurance.
1/10 of a mile sprints (so you can run a block after a ghost or run from a “small poof”)
Stairs – in case you gotta run up them!
For an extra kick, put a backpack with some weights on your back so you can train like you’re hauling a proton pack!
To Avoid Getting Slimed: (Agility/Dodging)
Nobody wants to get slimed. Ectoplasm is hard to get off, gets everywhere, and is murder on clothes, washers, hair, and skin. So if you want to not get slimed (or, at least, not that often), here are some exercises to try.
Walk, Speed Walk, or Run as you are able
Stretch a bunch to get limber!
Note: If you do get slimed, Dawn cuts everything.
Being a Ghostbuster is unpredictable. Sometimes you have to train for the unexpected!
Shadowboxing (to train to punch idiot reporters)
Body weight lifts / pulls ups (to keep you from falling out a window)
Rope Pull / Battle Ropes (to get your friends out of a crazy spirit portal)
Go get ready to capture some ghosts!
