Russia, once thought to have been vanquished by the collective efforts of Ronald Reagan and Rocky Balboa, has risen again. And as way to gin up enthusiasm for the coming Sochi Olympics among the oppressed Russian populace, Olympic Change installed kiosks where subway riders who squat 30 times can earn a free train ticket. As Dave Barry would say, this is not a joke.
Keep on the look-out for when Michelle adds public transit squats to the "Let's Move" routine.
This isn't surprising. If Vlad can give a Geek Squad gig to a fugitive from American justice, the only plausible next step is for him to train Russians for combat using one-legged-squat circuits. They hurt like no other.
Fortunately for us democracy lovers in the West, we have patriots all over the country who are busting their glutes as well.
Training the posterior chain is one of the best workouts known to man.
In one move, you build muscle, burn calories, and prepare to fight the Cossacks.
Come at us, Russia.
