May 2009
4 posts
“Today we’re doing our tests for the 100 pushups challenge. I think Eva is...”
– waitwait
You guys! The Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me crew is getting in on the action! YEAH!
Doodleolgy:Initial Test
Push-ups: 9
Crunches: 38
According to the program i can start at Week 3 for sit-ups. So that is sort of exciting.
Tonight I do the initial tests.
I hope I can keep up with this.
-Doodleology
April 2009
49 posts
Disco Dazzler: Week 4 Day 2
Pushups: 140
Crunches: 152
Squats: 200
Followed by a 5.2 mile run
How is everyone else doing???
Week 1 day 3 sit ups, day 2 others
Push-ups: 4, 5, 4, 4, 19
Sit-ups: 30, 38, 23, 23, 100 (woo hoo! Half way!!!)
Squats: 27, 34, 21, 21, 35
Legs and arms…feel…like…jello.
Tomorrow is a test day for push ups, I think. My days are all off kilter because of my crazy week, might have to go without a rest day one day next week to get back on schedule.
Disco Dazzler: Progress Test
It’s the end of the second week for my crunches and squats.
Crunches: 50
Squats: 200
So, i’m done with squats. haha.
Disco Dazzler: Week 3 Day 3
Pushups - 120 (so badly killer)
Crunches - 91
Squats - 219
Tomorrow is a test day for squats and crunches, and also maybe a run before thunderstorms hit?
Week 1 - Day 2
3, 4, 2, 3, 10
-sauce
Week 1 Day 2 (Push-ups) Day 1 (Other stuff)
Push-ups: 3, 4, 2, 3, 14.
Sit-ups: 21, 27, 21, 21, 35
Squats: 19, 24, 19, 19, 25
I feel sore in my right arm, toward the shoulder, and that arm only. Weird. Hope I’m not doing anything wrong. I’m so proud of myself for doing these though! We’re all going to look AWESOME when this is over. :)
Disco Dazzler: Week 3 Day 2
My arms are JELLO.
Pushups - 100
Crunches - 81
Squats - 192
In sets, of course.
Good form question
For those of you also doing the sit-up challenge, I have a question about proper form. Are you doing a crunch or a full sit-up? In my head (based on PE back ing grade school) a sit-up is much higher up, more of the back comes off the floor if not all of the back. I think we were supposed to practically sit all the way up but my memory is foggy. Or are you doing a crunch where just your...
Take Advantage Of Your Rests! (A Week 4 Tale)
100pushups:
Hello, gang! So week 4 started off pretty damn rough: 18, 22, 16, 16, 25. The last one, the 25 I really felt like I couldn’t do. I was struggling after 5. So I stepped back, hopped in the shower and gave myself pretty much a 5 minute breather, and then did 25 straight. My arms were shaking, and I’m still feeling it, but I’m really happy I did them, rather than walk away and call it a...
Take Advantage Of Your Rests! (A Week 4 Tale)
Hello, gang! So week 4 started off pretty damn rough: 18, 22, 16, 16, 25. The last one, the 25 I really felt like I couldn’t do. I was struggling after 5. So I stepped back, hopped in the shower and gave myself pretty much a 5 minute breather, and then did 25 straight. My arms were shaking, and I’m still feeling it, but I’m really happy I did them, rather than walk away and call...
Squats and crunches
Decided to give these a shot too so I just did the initial tests. Sorry to spam, but I wanted to have a record.
Squats: 50 Crunches: 50, felt like I could’ve done more but I wasn’t sure if a crunch counted 100%. Should I do a full blown sit up or crunch?
Week 1 Day 1
2, 3, 2, 2, 14
Granted, I did the knee style push-ups after the second set, but I’m pretty proud of that 14. I tried to push myself since I was doing the alternative style. I think I’m going to be doing alternative for the first week and then try to kick it up week 2. We’ll see how that goes. And on a side note, I was wondering why my abs felt like I’d done a few...
Disco Dazzler: Week 3 Day 1
Pushups - 14,18,14,14,20 = 80
Crunches - 14,17,12,12,17 = 72
Squats - 29,34,29,29,43 = 164
Week 1 - Day 1
I didn’t do the initial test because I know that I couldn’t do more then 5 pushups, so I just started in the lowest group.
2, 3, 2, 2, 5
-sauce
SavvyMac: Initial Test
“The results may be humbling.” You aren’t kidding! I thought I could at least secure a sturdy teir 2 starting point, and honestly I could start there, but I was timid to put a lot of weight on my toe (it’s broken, I think, even if its not it hurts like a mofo). So I averaged out my timid proper pushups with my more aggressive (lol) “alternative” push ups and I’m saying my test results were: 5....
Discodazzler: Week 2/3 Progress Test
30 pushups. Nice. :)
Apollo's Raven: Week 3 Complete.
It was rough. My arms are still twitching from the last set. Still, fatigue really only started on the last 3 pushups of the set, so I’d say I’m doing a lot better. Week 4 will be interesting to say the least!
Betterthancupcakes: Week 2 Day 2
10, 12, 9, 9, 16
Pushups were tough for me today too! Only going to get worse though…
Week 1 Day 2-
Squats: 8, 11, 8, 8, 25
Situps: 9, 12, 9, 9, 17
Disco Dazzler: Week 2 complete
Pushups are rough. I’m always okayyyy until the last set, and then I die. But i’m making progress.
Today:
Pushups: 16,17, 14,14,20 = 81
Situps: 12,15,11,11,15 = 64
Squats: 30,38,27,27,40 = 162
Week 2 totals:
Pushups: 215 (previous week 153)
Situps: 152 (pretest 20)
Squats: 401 (pretest 50)
I also ran 3 miles yesterday in 26 minutes, averaging out to an 8:40 mile.
Go me. :)...
Apollo's Raven: Day 2, Week 3
Oh man, Day One this week knocked me down a peg, as it was a struggle to do the last 3 sets. But this morning, I rallied and managed to only trip up on the last set:
14, 19, 14, 14, 20 for a total of 80 today. Pushups to date: 450
I think it’s getting yourself in the right mood/zone, as I was not feeling it when I rolled out of bed today. But a tall glass of water and the right pump up...
Betterthancupcakes: Week 2 Day 1
9, 11, 8, 8, 14
I also started the squat and situp challenge today, which is super impressive (to me) because I had a really tough pilates class yesterday in which we did lots of pushups and ab work.
Week 1 Day 1-
Squats: 8, 8, 5, 5, 20
Situps: 9, 9, 6, 6, 14
I can’t wait to see how I look (and um feel of course) in 6 weeks! Just in time for summer!! Now I think I’ll go for a run...
Discodazzler: Week 2 Day 2
Pushups - 14,16,12,12,17 = 71
Situps - 9,12,9,9,10 = 49
Squats - 27,34,21,21,34 = 127
Wooh.
Discodazzler: Week 2 Day 1
Pushups: 14,14,10,10,15 = 63
Situps: 9,9,6,6,10 = 40
Squats: 19,24,20,19,30 = 112
I also ran 3 miles today, and managed to get myself to a 9 minute mile!
Feelin good. :)
week 1 day 1
im nervous because i havent done pushups in so long so i’ll prob have embarrassingly low numbers…. but at least now i have a sweet spreadsheet to keep track with!
Betterthancupcakes: Week 1 Day 3
8, 10, 7, 7, 14
That is A LOT of pushups for me. And I’m really not lying when I say my arms feel stronger already. I told my sis and her fiance about this challenge at Easter and they are going to try it too. I still don’t believe I can do 100 in a row!! But I’m already doing more than I thought possible!
I hope everyone's week went awesomely!!
Good luck on this week’s exercise. It’s tough, but hang in there.
I mean, how hot are we going to be in 6 weeks?
yeah.
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Betterthancupcakes: Week 1 Day 2
6, 8, 6, 6, 12
Well, that’s probably more than I’ve ever done before, so yay! I’m excited to see how I finish week 1.
Week 2 Complete
It ended with me collapsed on the ground. The arms! Like noodles!
But, after the shower I tried to work with some 20 lb weights, and it definitely felt lighter than previous weeks. Tomorrow I’m going to do the end-of-week-2-test to see if I place out of the tier I’ve been in. Wish me luck!
-Apollo’s Raven-
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Apollosraven and I (Sufjanssteven) are starting this on Monday, as well as continuing our 100 pushup challenge.
I’m awful at situps (these are actually crunches), so I’m excited to try and build up my abs, too.
Anyone else up for it?
Sufjanssteven: Week 1 Day 3
Week 1 complete!
11, 15, 9, 9, 13
My arms gave out from under me during the last set, but I took a few seconds and completed it.
It’s a nice feeling. I’m looking forward to next week!
“After the 100 pushup challenge, might have to tear off the blazer sleeves since...”
– Apollosraven to Sufjanssteven, in regards to Sufs’ new blazer.
Betterthancupcakes: Week 1 Day 1
100pushups:
OK, so I have the weakest arms in the world. And I am highly doubtful I will EVER be able to complete this. But, I’m so tempted to try, so I’m just going to give it a go. Ever since I started pilates classes and learning the proper way to do a pushup (which is important! Don’t stick up your butt, keep your abs in tight, and keep your shoulders down), I’ve been wishing I could do...
Betterthancupcakes: Week 1 Day 1
OK, so I have the weakest arms in the world. And I am highly doubtful I will EVER be able to complete this. But, I’m so tempted to try, so I’m just going to give it a go. Ever since I started pilates classes and learning the proper way to do a pushup (which is important! Don’t stick up your butt, keep your abs in tight, and keep your shoulders down), I’ve been wishing I...
im starting mine on sunday
anyone wanna join me for moral support?
-masshole (aka megs)
Awesome job, SS. I know, I’ve noticed that it’s always the last one that’s the kicker (the ‘as many as you can do so long as it’s X’). Hope everyone’s got some water at the ready and keeps hydrated in between. Take advantage of those 1-2 minute rests.
How’re other people doing?
-Apollo’s Raven
Sufjanssteven: Week 1 Day 2
10, 12, 8, 8, 12
It’s rough, but doable. That last set kills me. I’m excited, even though I know it’s going to get insane.
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