The Power of 8 is a ranking database. It holds everyones times for the Octathalon courses. 

Just click on one selection from each of the 8 categories and the World Rankings for your selection automatically appear.


There are 15 Octathalon courses each with the same exercises done in the same order but with different distances, weights and repetitions. Have a look at the courses menu to see which might be the best one for you to start off on.

The Duos and the Quatros are just smaller segments of the Octathalon course and they offer a great way to start training to go on to do a full course.


If you have any questions look at the FAQ under the About menu.

The Octathalon - a sport for everyone more>

The Octathalon is a new sport - A race over 8 gym exercises done as fast as possible. It is short, sharp, and intense and will get you fit fast.

BIKE - LAT PULL DOWNS - STEP UPS - SIT UPS - ROW - BENCH PRESS - RUN - SHOULDER PRESS

Personal Trainers will benefit financially by bringing the Octathalon into their gym.

Members will enjoy the many training programs and exercise routine videos.

Competitors will be motivated by going up the rankings on the Power of 8.

Sports people will find that Octathalon training is one of the fastest ways to bring on fitness in a short space of time.

Entrepreneurs will see the potential by growing their own teams & running events.


Octathalon Gallery

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Articles

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We have over 30 cutting edge articles you can read on this site, 8 of which are available to non members

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Click here for Articles for non members


Latest Articles

Training the inspiratory muscles with a Powerbreathe and why it improves performance so much
        
Learn more...........................   Non member Article


When to use Ice and when to use Heat and when to switch between the two to speed recovery

The latest thinking..........learn more 



Event news

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The Inter Forces event team application forms can now be downloaded at the event page. Deadline for all applications is the end of February. There are no exclusions to this due to the security checks that need to be made before allowing people onto the base at RAF Lyneham. All competitors must bring 2 forms of ID on the day and Forces ID for those in the Armed Forces.



2 more competitions for the Inter Forces event with extra prizes to win !!! - Just go to the events page for more details...

Click here for the events page.......

   
 

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Weights All | Metric | Imperial