Registration is now open for the Test of Will Malaysia National Heats on 11th and 12th March
The annual urban fitness challenge, Test of Will returns for its second edition on 11th and 12th March at Pavilion KL in Malaysia. Organized by high performance sportswear label Under Armour, the event sets out to celebrate human performance through intense functional training challenges for the most determined athletes, goal-getters and fitness aspirants.
With the addition of Indonesia and Brunei this year, the regional fitness competition that also takes place in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines is expected to be more intense than the year before.
Malaysia recorded the highest participation among the Southeast Asia region for the Test of Will Malaysia National Heats on 11th and 12th March. Participants will compete in a four-minute circuit consisting of Burpees, One Arm Thruster, TRX Rows and Sandbag Throw.
Each competitor will be scored based on the maximum number of repetitions they can achieve within 60 seconds. The highest scoring man and woman of the national heats from each respective country will win an all-expense paid trip to compete in the regional finals, happening in Kuala Lumpur on 6 May 2017.
This year’s overall champion of the regional finals will walk away with S$2,500 cash prize (RM8,000).
“The Test of Will is for everyone and anyone with the determination and discipline to train and compete,” said Mr. Michael Binger, CEO of Triple Pte Ltd, exclusive distributor of Under Armour in Southeast Asia. “Last year, we witnessed champions crowned from the most unexpected individuals. The event epitomizes the might of the determined and the spirit of the underdogs, something which Under Armour stands for.”
Under Armour has also recently launched its latest apparel and footwear collections engineered with the Threadborne™ technology leading up to the national heats; to equip participants with the gear to train and compete at the highest level. The Threadborne™ Siro and Seamless collections are made from fabric that is light, breathable, anti-cling, quick-drying and provides a high-level of stretch and recovery.
“Under Armour took the ultra-durable yarns within paracords, and rebuilt them into apparel material that can withstand the rigors of intensive use,” said Binger. “The result is a next generation fabric that gives athletes an edge to perform better through enhanced comfort and durability.”
Overall male and female winners of the Test of Will 2016, Jet Ng and Zoe Pond-McPherson shared the following tips for this year’s challenges.
“When you feel good, you will perform better. So, train hard, eat well, get enough rest, and make sure you feel as comfortable as you can be on that day.” said Ng.
“You will be pitted against many other athletes who have trained hard for their goals. Your ability to focus on that day will be as important as your fitness level.” said Pond-McPherson.
The Test of Will 2017 Malaysia National Heats is now open for registration. Simply log on to testofwill.com to indicate your preferred date and time, no registration fee is required. Participants must be 21 years old and above, and must be Malaysian Citizen or Permanent Resident to qualify for the regional finals.
Participants are encouraged to study the training guide for specific movement standards and tips to maximise their performance. They can also sign up for Armour@ThePark, a series of free training events organized by Under Armour to prepare for the challenges ahead. For more information and details on Armour@ThePark, visit www.tripleready.com/events.
Test of Will 2017 is sponsored by Sanctband, and supported by partners including Celebrity Fitness, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Optimum Nutrition, Lab Series, InstaShaker, Skullcandy, Yogood and FitBox.
