He claims that his current rib injury prevents him from performing athletic tasks efficiently.

“So, you know, recent weeks I got smacked in the chest by Vidal. So I got a bruised rib. I'm gonna train like old school Ethan.”

Proper technique, such as keeping the chest up during deadlifts, is essential for a productive workout.

“chest up drop your hips chest up”

He believes that success in the challenge depends heavily on recovery and sleep rather than just working hard.

“I would that's why I'm really happy about the recovery and the sleep yeah because I've seen REM at his best when you don't have to factor in those things mhm and he's un he's undef like he's undefeated yeah”

He believes he is the most underestimated participant in the fitness challenge and will win because of it.

“pretty s yeah I think out of everyone here I'm the most under estimated and that's what's going to make me win”

Trisha Paytas finds engaging in fitness challenges outdoors rewarding despite personal dislikes for heat and bugs.

“I just think those are the kind of things that are so fun. Like I don't know why it gave me endorphins to be outside.”

Oscar Gracey believes that creating fitness content like the Trish-lympics is a highly effective and engaging production choice.

“We all did great. Oscar came up with the concept, led the charge. You know, I'm there for the shits and the gigs.”