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SPEEDY MCCREADY
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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 Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields 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 MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,816
    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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  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC 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 MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,816
    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!

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  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields 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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  • mookeywrench
    mookeywrench Posts: 6,055
    tried it....got to 60
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  • rr165892
    rr165892 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.
  • oceaninmyeyes
    oceaninmyeyes 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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  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    That's sick
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  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,229
    brianlux said:

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

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  • Enkidu
    Enkidu So Cal 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 p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,229
    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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  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    I was going to try this but I got winded clicking on the link. Had to lie down for awhile.
  • oceaninmyeyes
    oceaninmyeyes 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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  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,556
    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.
  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,556
    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.
  • shetellsherself
    shetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,835
    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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    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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