Name Rob Powell | Role Athlete | |
Website The WFC Fitness Website | ||
Rob Powell is an American athlete and fitness coach. He has two certified WFC/Guinness World Records (2001 and 2002) and is a 4 time World Fitness/Conditioning Champion (2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004). Powell founded The WFC Workout, The World's Fittest Workout Apps. Rob retired from competition in 2011 and still teaches, when possible.
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Early life
Rob Powell grew up on a ranch in Dry Creek, Texas. He graduated from W.H. Ford High School as well as South Plains College and Texas Tech University.
Guinness World Records
There are specific rules and events for Guinness World Records set by Rob Powell. Powell's Guinness World Records are unmatched in history and consist of the following;
- 2 Mile Swim
- 12 Mile Run
- 12 Mile Hike
- 1,250 Push Ups
- 1,250 Leg Lifts
- 1,250 Jumping Jacks
- 110 Mile Cycling
- 20 Mile Row
- 20 Mile Elliptical
- 3,250 Sit Ups
- Lift 300,000 Pounds of Weight (upper body only)
Times
- October 27–28, 2001, 22:11:40 Shattering Joe Decker's World Record.
- October 26–27, 2002, 19:17:38 Shattering his own world record by nearly 3 hours.
- WFC 1, October 25–26, 2003, 18:36:15
- WFC 2, October 30–31, 2004, 17:45:03
WFC
The World fitness challenge is:
- 1 Mile Swim
- 5 Mile Run
- 5 Mile Hike
- 250 Pop-Ups
- 250 Hang Knee Lifts
- 50 Mile Cycle
- 10 Mile Row
- 10 Mile Elliptical
- 1,500 Crunches
- 150,000 Pounds Lifted
The World fitness championship for (Men Only) is:
- 2 Mile Swim
- 10 Mile Run
- 10 Mile Hike
- 500 Pop-Ups
- 500 Hang Knee Lifts
- 100 Mile Cycle
- 20 Mile Row
- 20 Mile Elliptical
- 3,000 Crunches
- 300,000 Pounds Lifted
Articles
Several articles have been written about Powell in publications, including:
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Magazines