Week 1 - SUFFERING (2026)

Published on 29 August 2026 at 05:17

Romans 8:18

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us

Workout launch - Saturday August 29th 2026

Men, welcome to Week 1! Whatever battle, strain, or pain you’re grinding through right now isn’t even in the same conversation as the glory ahead.

Trials are not meaningless. We don't dodge the struggle—we embrace it. Romans 5:3–5 reminds us that suffering builds perseverance, character, and an unshakeable hope. God uses every ounce of the heat to refine us into better men.

Future Hope & Restoration. The fight today is real, but temporary. Revelation 21:4 promises a future where God wipes away every tear, and death, mourning, and pain are gone for good.

Keep pushing, support your brothers, and stay the course

The Word

Romans 8:18

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

Purpose in the Pain

Suffering is never without purpose. Our trials are not meaningless setbacks; God uses them as a crucible to refine and shape us. As Paul reminds us in Romans 5:3–5, we can find strength in suffering because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance builds proven character, and character fuels an unshakeable hope. This hope will never disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured directly into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.

Future Hope and Ultimate Restoration

The pain we feel today is real, but it is not eternal. We carry the promise of complete restoration. The ultimate truth of our faith is found in Revelation 21:4: “‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Whatever struggle you are enduring right now is temporary compared to the eternal glory awaiting us.

Stand Firm and Do Not Give Up

Men, keep pushing forward, supporting one another, and doing the work God has set before you.

Galatians 6:9

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

The Workout

Workout Structure

Complete the sequence below. Every station consists of a Outward Movement, followed by 1 Set of Bodyweight Exercises, followed by the Return Movement.

Bodyweight Set (Perform at the end of every outward move):

  • 20 Sit-ups

  • 20 Push-ups

  • 20 Squats

The Bronco Sequence

  1. 100m Sprint Out --> Bodyweight Set --> 100m Sprint Back

  2. 80m Single-Arm Brick Carry Out (Right arm) --> Bodyweight Set --> 80m Single-Arm Carry Back (Left arm)

    Rule: If you drop the weight, stop immediately before moving forward.

  3. 60m Walking Lunges Out --> Bodyweight Set --> 60m Walking Lunges Back

  4. 40m Bear Crawls Out --> Bodyweight Set --> 40m Bear Crawls Back

  5. 20m Burpee Broad Jumps Out --> Bodyweight Set --> 20m Burpee Broad Jumps Back

  6. 40m Bear Crawls Out --> Bodyweight Set --> 40m Bear Crawls Back

  7. 60m Walking Lunges Out --> Bodyweight Set --> 60m Walking Lunges Back

  8. 80m Single-Arm Brick Carry Out (Right arm) --> Bodyweight Set --> 80m Single-Arm Carry Back (Left arm)

  9. 100m Sprint Out --> Bodyweight Set --> 100m Sprint Back

Equipment Needed
  • 1 Brick (or Kettlebell/Dumbbell) 
  • 100m marked track/field at 20 metre increments

Recommendations
  • Replace the brick with a 12.5kg minimum weight
  • Time cap @ 40 Minutes

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