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  • oneinchpunch
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    #13
    Day 1 sucked
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    • Fleet
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      #14
      I remember in 2005 i went through my divorce and started doing push-ups again. I could only do reps of 20 when i first started. I had always been into lifting weights so i thought push ups would be easy. I really struggled as i was pretty heavy from being married and not caring so much about my physique. By the end of 30 days i was able to do over 50 push-ups. My dips went from 10 unassisted dips to over 30 per rep. And the change in my upper body was pretty amazing. Over that time as i dieted and lost weight the more i was able to push-up and dip. Obviously because i was getting stronger and losing weight. I found that the cardio aspect of the workout was way different than just sitting there pushing up plates. If you own a treadmill its great to circuit (50 push ups...25 dips...run half mile....50 push-ups...25 dips...walk half mile full incline....50 push-ups....25 dips....run half mile...50 push-ups....25 dips....walk half mile full incline)

      When you can reach that regimen your in pretty good shape. Its all i do and have maintained my physique for over 8 years. If i gain weight it just gets me bigger muscle wise as im lifing more weight. I like to put on wight in the winter and then cut in the summer. But it dosnt matter what my weight is i still do the same exact routine. That circuit i run every other day and then do light cardio and arms on my home gym on the off days. But i could do my arms with kettle bells alone if i needed to.

      For dips i use a Triceptor system. You can also do push-ups on it. Its cheap.

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      • oneinchpunch
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        #15
        Where I live residents have free access to any of the 4 rec centers in the area. They all have full gyms, swimming pools, basketball courts and then each one has something that the other 4 don't. The one nearest me has an indoor soccer field. Another has 6 indoor and 5 outdoor tennis courts. etc...

        I really have no excuse.
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        • Fleet
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          #16
          Thats sweet. I just hate having to go somewhere for my workout. I can see how having little kids would make that tough though.

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          • Coachmarkos
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            #17
            I'm through Day 15 of the 30 day pushup challenge. It wasn't easy last night.

            But, halfway there, and feeling pretty confident in 2 weeks I'll be able to do 50.
            "...of course that's just my opinion, I could be wrong."

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            • oneinchpunch
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              #18
              I'm on day 5. Doing the ab and push-up challenge as well as day 5 of her 30 days of change.

              Day 5 of these is easy. Day 15 of all of them is going to suck
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              • Coachmarkos
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                #19
                I'm doing "the Plank Challenge" as well, but not hers, it's a different one my wife gave me.

                Doing the plank each night, then the pushups.

                It's been good.
                "...of course that's just my opinion, I could be wrong."

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                • Fleet
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                  #20
                  I can max 100 push ups after doing them now for many years. Keep it up guys. I dont do sets of 100 but i know i can max that.

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                  • oneinchpunch
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                    #21
                    Ran for the first time in over a year. Only 2 miles. No foot pain today which is the biggest plus. But man am I outta shape
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                    • oneinchpunch
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                      #22
                      3 miles yesterday. Didn't hurt as bad.
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                      • sandiego17
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                        #23
                        If you're getting back into running, I would strongly suggest not running back to back or even with only one days rest. I would give it at least two. No rush getting back into running, it'll come unless you push it.

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                        • oneinchpunch
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                          #24
                          Originally posted by sandiego17 View Post
                          If you're getting back into running, I would strongly suggest not running back to back or even with only one days rest. I would give it at least two. No rush getting back into running, it'll come unless you push it.
                          Yeah, I ran tues and then last night. My plan is 3 days a week right now. The other days are more squats/lunges type of workouts
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