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SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,418
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Anyone ever check this out? And I really don't want to hear from any of you young kids, who are in great shape. Hahaha
I want to hear from any old timers, who like myself, have seen better days.

I have finished week 2
I have doubled my pushups in 2 weeks. Im happy
I am also throwing in some cardio with the exercise bike.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=http://www.hundredpushups.com/&ei=k0rzVL3iK9CqyASM8IHYCA&usg=AFQjCNEX5molAosEIr8vX9HtGXz84DYDDg&bvm=bv.87269000,d.aWw

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  • Who PrincessWho Princess Posts: 7,305
    Good for you, Speedy!
    I don't think I've done 100 push ups total in my whole life.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,418
    Who Princess said:

    Good for you, Speedy!
    I don't think I've done 100 push ups total in my whole life.

    I hear ya loud and clear!!

    I wanted to build up my "core strength", and I figured this was perfect, before I started adding on other types of workouts. My days of going to a gym are long gone. I have the exercise bike, I have my heavy bag, and I have my free weights. But before I could even think of doing anything, I knew damned well I just needed to build up some strength and stamina. In 90 days the swimming pool down the street opens up, and I will once again be able to swim my laps before going to work.


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    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Posts: 8,661
    In the days of my youth, 100 pushups were easy. I'd be lucky to pump out 15 at this point.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,418
    Last-12-Exit said:

    In the days of my youth, 100 pushups were easy. I'd be lucky to pump out 15 at this point.

    Do the initial test. See where you stand. And then have some Aleve close by. Because tomorrow you will feel like you have been hit by a truck!

    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • Who PrincessWho Princess Posts: 7,305
    I don't like working out at a gym. I have no excuse for not doing it, really. There's a fitness center down the hall from me and as a county employee I can use it free but I never do. Pretty embarrassing! :blush:

    I like to walk and have plenty of opportunities for that. I could really take it up a notch though, like wearing ankle weights. And I know what you're saying, Speedy. If I'm ever going to get more serious about it, I need to work on my core strength.
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  • mookeywrenchmookeywrench Posts: 5,868
    tried it....got to 60
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  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Great job speedy.Nothing cuts the pecs and triceps quite like push ups.I usually do 150 on days I don't lift.When you are ready to push the envelope a bit ,after you have mastered your push ups,try mixing in some sets using elevated legs,Wider and narrower hand positions and what's really challenging use an unstable platform like a Bosu ball or exercise balls.This really forces the body to stabilize the core so you are not just building and toning but also helping everything in between and it helps posture. Keep with it.Awesome stuff.
  • oceaninmyeyesoceaninmyeyes Posts: 4,646
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    Last-12-Exit said:

    In the days of my youth, 100 pushups were easy. I'd be lucky to pump out 15 at this point.

    Do the initial test. See where you stand. And then have some Aleve close by. Because tomorrow you will feel like you have been hit by a truck!

    :lol: My kids are doing it -- does that count? :wink:
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  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    That's sick
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,627
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  • g under pg under p Posts: 18,178
    brianlux said:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGxL5AFzzMY

    NICE! Jack was a smooth operator, may he rest in peace.

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  • EnkiduEnkidu Posts: 2,996
    I'm a girl so pushups have always been nearly impossible. But I dated a guy once and he used to give me a hard time about only doing "girl" pushups so I was determined to learn. (He's played football in h.s. so he was in great shape.) By the time we broke up I could probably do 12. Whoop de whoop.
    (I do a bike and a treadmill and a weight machine and some DVD stuff.)
  • g under pg under p Posts: 18,178
    I'm in terrible shape after being on my ass recovering from major ankle/foot reconstruction surgery for 5 months. I'll give myself the test on how many push ups and sit ups I can do. This I believe will be my inspiration to get back in shape. Fighting a cold now but no more EXCUSES.

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    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    I was going to try this but I got winded clicking on the link. Had to lie down for awhile.
  • oceaninmyeyesoceaninmyeyes Posts: 4,646
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    I was going to try this but I got winded clicking on the link. Had to lie down for awhile.

    :lol:
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  • MalrothMalroth Posts: 2,515
    Enkidu said:

    I'm a girl so pushups have always been nearly impossible. But I dated a guy once and he used to give me a hard time about only doing "girl" pushups so I was determined to learn. (He's played football in h.s. so he was in great shape.) By the time we broke up I could probably do 12. Whoop de whoop.
    (I do a bike and a treadmill and a weight machine and some DVD stuff.)

    Ha!! girl pushups! Oh wait..thats what I do these days.
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • MalrothMalroth Posts: 2,515
    Malroth said:

    Enkidu said:

    I'm a girl so pushups have always been nearly impossible. But I dated a guy once and he used to give me a hard time about only doing "girl" pushups so I was determined to learn. (He's played football in h.s. so he was in great shape.) By the time we broke up I could probably do 12. Whoop de whoop.
    (I do a bike and a treadmill and a weight machine and some DVD stuff.)

    Ha!! girl pushups! Oh wait..thats what I do these days.
    just maxed out on eleven true form pushups...used to get well over 50
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,818
    Holy shit. Just maxed out at 10 and STRUGGLED with the last 3. No damn way I could continue. I bike or run almost every day so legs and core are strong. I lift weights 3x a week. My arms are so puny. I'm in with you speedy.
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  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 38,305
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    Anyone ever check this out? And I really don't want to hear from any of you young kids, who are in great shape. Hahaha
    I want to hear from any old timers, who like myself, have seen better days.

    I have finished week 2
    I have doubled my pushups in 2 weeks. Im happy
    I am also throwing in some cardio with the exercise bike.

    http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=http://www.hundredpushups.com/&ei=k0rzVL3iK9CqyASM8IHYCA&usg=AFQjCNEX5molAosEIr8vX9HtGXz84DYDDg&bvm=bv.87269000,d.aWw

    Can a unitard and a yoga mat be far behind?

    Keep up the good work.
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  • guacamolejoeguacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    edited March 2015
    Way to go Speedy!
    Post edited by guacamolejoe on
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    What You Giving

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  • guacamolejoeguacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    edited March 2015
    guacamolejoe said:

    I enjoy looking at push-up bras

    Post edited by guacamolejoe on
    So, What you Giving ?........ (Thanks Speedy, Alesek, & Arq+friends)
    What You Giving

    I suggest you step out on your Porch.
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,418
    That's why I started the pushups Joe.
    So maybe by this summer, I no longer needed to wear a bra!
    Take me piece by piece.....
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,418
    So tomorrow or Wednesday I have to do my little test. I need to do 21 or more in order to move on to week 3. At least move on and stay in the same column.

    This should be interesting.
    I have a feeling I will move over to column 1.
    Or repeat week 2.

    Or I just might surprise myself.
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,818
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:


    Or I just might surprise myself.

    Go for that one.

    I'm starting tonight.
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,418
    edited March 2015
    shetellsherself said:

    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:


    Or I just might surprise myself.

    Go for that one.

    I'm starting tonight.
    Give em hell!
    Don't forget the aspirin.
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • QuarterToTenQuarterToTen Posts: 3,635
    I haven't done a push up in 20 years. Didn't know if I could even do one to be honest.

    So, just out of curiosity, I tried one. And proceeded to do 35 with no problem at ALL!
    I was beyond pleasantly surprised. Shocked is more like it.

    Thanks SPEEDY :)
    Nice shirt.
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 38,305
    Speedy, got the body stocking and pole set up yet? Talk about core strength? You can do it!
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,418
    edited March 2015
    shetellsherself said:

    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:


    Or I just might surprise myself.

    Go for that one.

    I'm starting tonight.
    I've moved on to week 3, and I stay in column 2!
    Im happy about that. I was sure I was going to be demoted.
    How did you do?
    Did you take that initial test?

    Oh, nevermind, I see you took that initial test.
    If you keep it up you are going to be happy in 2 weeks.
    Give em hell.
    Post edited by SPEEDY MCCREADY on
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,418
    Its actually pretty cool. It took only 2 weeks for me to double the amount of pushups I could do at one time. Only 2 weeks. I didn't think there was any way in hell I could double my initial test, in just 2 weeks.

    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
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