Win the Red Bull Gym Clash with Noah Ohlsen’s help

For Ohlsen, it’s more than just lifts and lunges: it’s about celebrating the people who push you and the gym community that supports your journey.

For Ohlsen, Red Bull Gym Clash is much more than just a competition, it’s a celebration of the camaraderie and community that fitness brings into people’s lives. “Gym Clash is for everyone,” Ohlsen says. “Everyone on their fitness journey has a gym, a training partner or a group of people that they can attribute their hard work and dedication to. Gym Clash is a celebration of that.” The event, designed to welcome athletes of all levels, combines team-based challenges with a focus on fun, making it the ultimate way to showcase your gym’s spirit and strength.

When it comes to preparing for Red Bull Gym Clash, Ohlsen emphasizes the importance of versatility in your training. “The best exercises to prepare for Gym Clash would be a variety of strength and conditioning/ functional fitness movements in the categories of weightlifting, cardio and bodyweight exercises,” he explains. “For example, training variations of squats (back, front, overhead) with both a barbell and dumbbells, doing cardio on different machines (rower, runner, bike, ski erg) and practicing bodyweight movements like burpees, lunges, push-ups and pull-ups should be enough exposure to have you prepared for any of the challenges Gym Clash may throw your way.”

For those building a team, Ohlsen encourages a mix of strategy and good vibes. “If I was picking a team, I’d start with choosing three other people that I usually have a good time with. Even though it’s a competition, it should be fun and good vibes tend to lead to smoother performances,” he says. But beyond the fun, balance is key. “Everyone should be pretty well-rounded, but having a couple of secret weapons where one specialises in strength, one in cardio and the other in skill should lead to an unstoppable quattro.”