Gymbox's Flatliner exercise course tested out by MailOnline writer

I am going to admit, after I was requested to present Gymbox's Flatline problem a go - I hadn't actually appeared into it.

'Run round a bit, choose up a couple of weights, it actually cannot be that unhealthy', I confidently regarded as myself.

How flawed I used to be. How very, very flawed.

As quickly as I nervously strolled by way of GymBox's area of bodily perfection in Farringdon, central London, I grew to become conscious that this was going to be no stroll within the park - extra a dash by way of a park whereas being chased by a pack of hungry Rottweilers.

Reporter Alex Matthews pushed his health to the restrict when he tried GymBox's Flatline class

The Flatline was designed by the elite trainers at GymBox and is an excessive check of your health, with each power and stamina pushed to the restrict.

Basically a timed circuit course, the Flatline options completely different stations involving kettle bells, an atlas stone, burpees, a cycle on an assault bike (which, by the best way was true evil), a rope climb and a stroll with weights.

I pathetically managed one set of the circuit, you are supposed to finish 4 and the course file by coach George Edwards, is six. 

However, as I mentioned, when you suppose it seems to be simple - you are simply flawed. 

This course, billed because the 'hardest and most harmful gymnasium class on the earth', is designed to interrupt you. And break me it did.

As I received warmed up, I cheerfully spoke to the gymnasium's Grasp Coach, Firas Iskandarani, who like many of the workers, resembled extra a Greek god than mere mortal.

The course appeared customary sufficient, however earlier than the enjoyable was to start a kind was whipped out. They needed me to signal a waiver earlier than I took on this circuit of screams.

Basically a circuit course, Flatline contains completely different stations that includes atlas stone lifts, weights, burpees, an assault bike, a rope climb and strolling weight carry

On the assault bike Gymbox's grasp coach Firas instructs you to pedal as quick as you'll be able to till a set quantity of energy are burnt

I grew to become involved, however tried to reassure myself it was simply a part of the gimmick.

Then it was introduced that the paramedic that oversees the train was caught in visitors. Paramedic?!

Sure, Gymbox are so involved in regards to the pressure of their endurance impediment race that they be certain that they've a resident medic on-board.

In case, you recognize... individuals die and stuff.

However to be trustworthy, the precise second I realised I used to be in serious trouble was after Firas took me by way of the 'heat up'.

Gymbox ask individuals to finish 4 laps of the circuit, however Alex may solely handle one

 After ending on the assault bike, individuals then must climb up a rope - ready of their alternative - twice, earlier than hitting the following station

I could not even get the stretches proper for a begin. 

However then he ordered me to cycle as exhausting as I may on the 'assault bike' - an apt description -  and check out the kettle bells, atlas stone and have a go at climbing the rope.

By the tip I used to be knackered and we hadn't even received began.

I attempted to leap up and right down to get the blood flowing however my legs had been like jelly.  

What adopted was agony and I solely lasted one spherical. 

The ultimate station is a strolling weight carry the place individuals must march up and down a set distance twice inside a time restrict

The course file for Flatline is held by Gymbox coach George Edwards, who managed an unbelievable six. Alex is pictured recovering after his lower than spectacular effort

By far the toughest station was the assault bike - after the primary three stations your physique is near giving up and with just a few seconds relaxation after every, it feels unimaginable to proceed.

Nevertheless, professional coach Firas urged me on and I pulled by way of.

By the tip of the primary spherical I used to be damaged, I felt ashamed for not giving it one other go - however relieved that the ache was over.

The Flatline is an unbelievable check of your bodily and psychological power over a 45 minute-period. It is painful however on reflection numerous enjoyable. 

Will I am going again? Completely, however not any time quickly.

• For extra info on Gymbox's Flatline course go to: gymbox.com/courses/flatline

 

 

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