Camp Gladiator Plans Austin Stadium Takeover For Free Workout

AUSTIN, TX — Officials at Camp Gladiator, one of America’s fastest growing fitness companies with the motto of “Changing Fitness, Changing Lives,” will stage a series of free public stadium takeover events 14 cities nationwide, including Austin in August.

Open to the public, the takeover events are planned at stadiums throughout the country as the company's way of celebrating its 10th anniversary. The takeover events bring the CG camp experience to the masses with each stadium offering a unique venue for the workout, officials said.

The local event will take place at the Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Aug. 11. In addition to Austin, other Camp Gladiator will visit another half-dozen cities: Corpus Christi; Dallas-Fort Worth; Houston; Lubbock; San Antonio; and Waco. The other cities to which CG crews will descend are: Charlotte, N.C.; Raleigh, N.C.; Shreveport, La.; Denver; Orlando, Fla.; Tampa, Fla.; and Nashville.

Founded in 2008 in Dallas by Ally and Jeff Davidson, Camp Gladiator is a movement dedicated to transforming lives through dynamic, fun, and challenging outdoor group workouts led by talented trainers who inspire campers to discover their best selves, officials explained. To celebrate its 10 year anniversary, Camp Gladiator is creating the camp experience on a grand scale by providing the rare experience of working out on the grounds of notable large stadiums in each city for a day of outdoor fitness fun, officials added.

"We are really beyond excited to be celebrating 10 amazing years of Camp Gladiator and the impact made on hundreds of thousands of campers across the nation," Camp Gladiator founder and CEO Ally Davidson said in a prepared statement. "We can't wait to host our loyal campers and everyone in our amazing communities that have supported us through the years at stadiums across the nation."

The CG stadium takeover events start on Aug. 11 in Austin, and continue in cities across the nation on August 18 and August 25. According to CG officials, no other fitness company has offered such a large-scale, free event series.

Attendance metrics vary for each stadium, but each event offers room for thousands of guests to experience the CG method, officials said. The day is programmed around a free, CG trainer-led group workout, and would-be attendees can sign up as a spectator or a competitor. The events will either be a “Dash” event where the participants will be released in waves to run between 10 workout stations held throughout the stadium or a “Mega Workout” where participants will complete the 10 workout stations as a large community workout, officials described.

Dash events are held inside the stadiums are two to three miles long. Mega Workout events are 60 to 90 minutes long and take place on the stadium grounds or in stadium parking lots. Both the Dash and Mega Workouts are full-body workouts that combine strength and cardio exercises designed to challenge campers of all fitness levels and ages. The workout is based off the CG camp experience which focuses on endurance, strength, agility, and interval training suitable for all fitness levels. Camp Gladiator provides an encouraging community to inspire greatness and a competitive spirit in each camper, officials said.

The stadium takeover days offer a social, hangout space for guests to have fun and get to know what Camp Gladiator is about. The events feature food, retail, and fitness vendors and other fitness activations such as a slamball slam contest and a battle rope station.

The Camp Gladiator Stadium Takeover event schedule is as follows:

August 11: Austin: 6:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Austin, Texas; Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium (Dash)
August 18: Corpus Christi, Frisco, San Antonio, Charlotte, Tampa, Orlando, Shreveport
August 18, 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Corpus Christi, Texas; Whataburger Field (Mega Workout, parking lot)
August 18, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.: Frisco, Texas; The Ford Center at The Star (Dash)
August 18, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.: San Antonio, Texas; The Alamodome (Dash)
August 18, 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Charlotte, North Carolina; BB&T Ballpark (Dash)
August 18, 7 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Tampa, Florida; Raymond James Stadium (Mega Workout)
August 18, 7 a.m. - 11:30 a.m: Orlando, Florida; Tinker Field at Camping World Stadium (Dash)
August 18, 7 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Shreveport, Louisiana; Independence Stadium (Dash)
August 25: Arlington, Houston, Waco, Lubbock, Nashville, Raleigh, Denver
August 25, 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Arlington, Texas; Globe Life Park, Home of The Texas Rangers (Dash)
August 25, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Houston, Texas; Minute Maid Park, Home of the Houston Astros (Dash)
August 25, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.: Waco, Texas; McLane Stadium (Dash)
August 25, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Lubbock, Texas; Jones AT&T Stadium (Mega Workout, parking lot)
August 25 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Nashville, Tennessee; First Tennessee Park (Mega Workout)
August 25, 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Raleigh, North Carolina; Durham Bulls Athletic Park (Dash)
August 25, 7:30 am - 11 a.m.: Denver, Colorado; Broncos Stadium at Mile High Stadium (Mega Workout, parking lot).

To RSVP to attend a stadium takeover workout, visit campgladiator.com/cgstadiumtakeover. Each city event has an Eventbrite page to RSVP, and an RSVP is required to attend the free event. The events are open to all ages and all fitness levels. Attendees under 14 years old must have a parent present to attend. All campers will be provided with online waiver forms with their RSVP. Guests are asked to wear athletic clothing.

CG officials provided the following narrative describing the company's origins:

"The story of Camp Gladiator began in 2007, when Ally Davidson tried out for the NBC show American Gladiators on her wedding day—four hours before the ceremony. Ally’s athleticism and spirit qualified her for the show, and the producers liked her story so much that they decided to do a couples episode, inviting both Ally and her husband, Jeff, to compete. After returning from their honeymoon, the couple spent four weeks in LA on a “Gladiator honeymoon,” competing on the show. Ally dominated the competition going on to win the Grand Championship, and the Davidsons used the winnings to start Camp Gladiator. Ally Davidson knew the fitness industry was missing something so she started CG with 40 campers with only cones in a parking lot. She has since utilized her extensive fitness experience and knowledge to create a life-long, accessible training program which has thousands of campers with positive testimonials.

"Since its humble beginning, Camp Gladiator has grown to over 80,000 campers with over 900 CG trainers across 350 cities. CG is present in over 3,500 locations with its largest followings in Texas cities: Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth. In 2009, the company relocated its headquarters to Austin. Today, CG offers camp locations in Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. In its tenth year, CG is entering new markets as its pattern of rapid growth continues. Most recently, the company announced plans to expand to Jacksonville, Florida, in January 2019."

For more information on the Camp Gladiator, the stadium takeover events, or to find a Camp Gladiator class in your area, visit campgladiator.com and follow CG on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under @CampGladiator.

About Camp Gladiator:

Founded in 2008 in Dallas, Texas, Camp Gladiator (CG) is the fastest-growing fitness company in the United States. More than a fitness program, Camp Gladiator is a movement dedicated to transforming lives through dynamic, fun, and challenging outdoor group workouts led by talented trainers who inspire campers to discover their best selves. CG offers four weeks of unlimited fitness sessions offered at multiple, convenient locations with each session offering a 60-minute, full-body workout that combines strength and cardio exercises designed to challenge campers of all fitness levels. CG offers camp locations in Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. For more information on the Camp Gladiator, please visit campgladiator.com and follow CG on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under @CampGladiator.

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