Getting in shape
Getting in shape
I've not done any serious exercise since I left school almost 4 years ago. Between my hours spent glued to various computer monitors, and my overindulgence in takeaways*, I've fallen more than a little out of shape.
So starting today I've decided to commit to doing 100 push ups a day. Of course the hardest part is always keeping it up after the first few days, and since this kind of thing is usually easier if you have people doing it with you I was wondering if anybody on here would be interested in joining in?
Just do 100 push ups (or 200 sit ups/30 chin ups if you prefer) every day and post about your progress. You don't need to do them all in one go (in fact I'd be very impressed if you could) space them out and take breaks whenever needed. If you feel 100 is too many, or want to try for more as a challenge feel free to adjust the numbers.
No pressure, I just thought this might be more fun with company
*Thanks to my hungryhouse.co.uk online ordering history I can tell you I've eaten 83 pizzas/curries/kababs over the past year
So starting today I've decided to commit to doing 100 push ups a day. Of course the hardest part is always keeping it up after the first few days, and since this kind of thing is usually easier if you have people doing it with you I was wondering if anybody on here would be interested in joining in?
Just do 100 push ups (or 200 sit ups/30 chin ups if you prefer) every day and post about your progress. You don't need to do them all in one go (in fact I'd be very impressed if you could) space them out and take breaks whenever needed. If you feel 100 is too many, or want to try for more as a challenge feel free to adjust the numbers.
No pressure, I just thought this might be more fun with company
*Thanks to my hungryhouse.co.uk online ordering history I can tell you I've eaten 83 pizzas/curries/kababs over the past year
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Re: Getting in shape
I am training to become a marine.
I do 60+ pullups/chin ups
100+ Push ups
1000 crunches
300 leg lifts
50 hello dollies
50 flutter kicks
5+ miles running
50 burpies
a lot of other stuff.
mind you this is within a 24 hour span
lets do this
I do 60+ pullups/chin ups
100+ Push ups
1000 crunches
300 leg lifts
50 hello dollies
50 flutter kicks
5+ miles running
50 burpies
a lot of other stuff.
mind you this is within a 24 hour span
lets do this
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Re: Getting in shape
110 years of age, but yeah, let's do it.
Re: Getting in shape
I'll start running to the store for coke
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Race you there!Hytro wrote:I'll start running to the store for coke
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Re: Getting in shape
if one cannot do one pullup, try untill you can do one. one month ago i could not do one, now i do 10+. very healthy excercise.
Re: Getting in shape
i admit, even though i lift weights, i have crap cardio. i need to start with that stuff or i will end up like a sumo wrestler.
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Re: Getting in shape
i cycle to and from college for between 1/2-1 hours per day and do 2 hours at the gym per week.
nah im good.
nah im good.
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Re: Getting in shape
Im'ma do 5 push-ups every hour starting tomorrow. That adds up to 120 push-ups a day.
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Your math is flawed. You spend many of those hours sleeping.Fuzz422365117 wrote:Im'ma do 5 push-ups every hour starting tomorrow. That adds up to 120 push-ups a day.
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Re: Getting in shape
I do 1 hour of jump rope everyday! My cardio is insane!
I could run an hour without running out of breath
I could run an hour without running out of breath
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Re: Getting in shape
im doing a 5km run in a few weeks, i may as well start training, oh and i have a 10km runa few week aftethat, then a marathon..... bugger.
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I've done sweet F. A.
However, I did check my BMI yesterday, and found myself to be actually quite close to being underweight. Though this does not mean I'm in shape at all, I found it surprising.
However, I did check my BMI yesterday, and found myself to be actually quite close to being underweight. Though this does not mean I'm in shape at all, I found it surprising.
Re: Getting in shape
So it's been a little over a week, how's everyone been keeping up?
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I ate more this week then last week, also what is a BMI?
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Re: Getting in shape
* looks at box of Cinnamon rolls on his lap and 2L bottle of cherryade* its goin well, except my diet could be better, but i like it so meh got plenty of running done
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I did 75 press-ups and then I fell asleep before I could do the remaining 25 one night.
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Body mass index, use's your height and weight to calculated if your under weight, the right weight or over weight, it's kinda useful but it's a bit broke it doesn't factor in where the weights coming from ie fat or muscleBlackadder51 wrote:I ate more this week then last week, also what is a BMI?
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Excuses, excuses.Darktaint wrote:it doesn't factor in where the weights coming from ie fat or muscle
Blackadder tried it, measured his height using a computer mouse's height as a reference (he's apparently 3" 9), used weight measurements that were outdated, and found his BMI to be 75, which means he ought to be dead by now.
Re: Getting in shape
My elbow is starting to really hurt when I put weight on it, so I'm switching to sit ups for a little while untill it feels better.
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Re: Getting in shape
Never rough yourself up when lifting weights. Perfect form and a nice steady pace are the key factors in any great and safe work out routine.Jake55778 wrote:My elbow is starting to really hurt when I put weight on it, so I'm switching to sit ups for a little while untill it feels better.
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I actually did something! Something akin to 100 push-ups and 100 crunches.
If anyone can't best an old man who can do that then there's no hope for you.
Now comes the sticking to it bit...
If anyone can't best an old man who can do that then there's no hope for you.
Now comes the sticking to it bit...
Re: Getting in shape
One hundred and... one.Lord_Mountbatten wrote:I actually did something! Something akin to 100 push-ups and 100 crunches.
If anyone can't best an old man who can do that then there's no hope for you.
Now comes the sticking to it bit...
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Watch as I twist that into a malicious attempt at undermining a frail old man! You monster you.Zinrius wrote:One hundred and... one.
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Im wearing Red Hipster Shades, your argument is invalid.Lord_Mountbatten wrote:Watch as I twist that into a malicious attempt at undermining a frail old man! You monster you.Zinrius wrote:One hundred and... one.
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And a repeat of the last time. I may actually not succumb to apathy.
Re: Getting in shape
It's been a fortnight now. How's everyone doing?
Personally I find it encouraging that I've gone from doing my 100 in batches of 10 and 20 to batches of 50. Hopefully I'll be doing them them all in one go before too long.
Personally I find it encouraging that I've gone from doing my 100 in batches of 10 and 20 to batches of 50. Hopefully I'll be doing them them all in one go before too long.
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Re: Getting in shape
I don't even know what the hell they are!nart_21086 wrote:
50 hello dollies
50 flutter kicks
Aside from that, this looks like a fun challenge so I going to try it starting Sunday:
100 press ups
100 sit ups
5 minutes doing plank and horse stance (each)
Re: Getting in shape
Well, I already do stuff, not just starting. But I may as well post what I do here.
100 Sit Ups
100 Ab Crunches
50 Weight Reps
50 Weight Lifts (Strenghtens shoulders and forarms)
50 Weight Pulls from Centre (Strengthens and Defines Pectorals)
100 Sit Ups
100 Ab Crunches
50 Weight Reps
50 Weight Lifts (Strenghtens shoulders and forarms)
50 Weight Pulls from Centre (Strengthens and Defines Pectorals)
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