The next morning

Okay, it's the morning of the next day and I don't feel too bad at all. One week down and, theoretically, 5 more to go. I've got to be honest with you all, I will totally impress and surprise myself if can actually do 100 consecutive push ups. To be honest, even though they say it can be done, I wonder "Can I actually condition myself to do this?" I don't think, even in my top shape, inline skate racing, mountain biking, snowboarding, that I EVER was capable of doing more than 30 pushups at one time. If I can even do, say 40, I will have accomplished my own personal best.

I'm glad that I announced that I was going to do this on the show. It's keeping me accountable and motivated. Kinda like telling someone you'll meet them at the gym. You don't wanna let 'em down AND you wanna make sure they show up too.

Thanks for your support!

Stay safe and keep on pushin'!

-Sonny

Day 3, Week 1

Oh man, I don't know what's gotten into me, but I ROCKED my training set today. I know how it is, having done other forms of training in the past: Some days are good and some days, not so good. No matter what you do to psyche yourself up, your body is just down.

Not today my friends. I rode my bike to work and back. Got home and began my training set. Pushed past level 5 easily today and rocked the last, "max set" 10 push ups beyond the minimum, "at least" number.

I might just need to get a license for these guns!!! :)

(Ya, let's see if he's still talking trash next week ...)

I'll probably pay for this tomorrow ...

Day 2, Week 1

Wow, that was tough. I just finished my second training set. I can barely lift my arms. In fact, I'm typing this entry with my nose. DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO TYPE WITH A FILIPINO NOSE!??. (well it's easier than doing those push ups ...) But I'm going to stick with it!!!

Day 1, Week 1

It's Monday, I've finished my first training day and my arms are JELLO!!! The next day for the training is on Wednesday. Hope I'm not too sore by then. It's great to see many of you willing to give it a try and take the challenge with me! It's not a competition and it wouldn't matter if it takes 7, 8, 9 or more weeks to git 'er done, I just wanna see if I can!!!

Stay safe and keep on pushin'

Sonny

100 PushUps!

In Show #180, I announced that I was going to start a program that would condition me enough to be able to do 100 consecutive push ups.

Here's a link to the website that claims that they can get you there! From the website:

"If you're serious about increasing your strength, follow this six week training program and you'll soon be on your way to completing 100 consecutive push ups!

No doubt some of you can already do 50 consecutive push ups, but let's face it, you're in a big minority. Most of you reading this won't even be able to manage 20 pushups. Actually, I'm sure many of you can't even do 10.

However, it really doesn't matter which group you fall into. If you follow the progressive push ups training program, I'm positive you'll soon be able to do 100 push ups!"

Here's the intial test or evaluation.

For my age group, I ranked 4. That means if I follow this schedule, today I will need to do 10, 10, 8, 6, then max out with 60 seconds of rest in between each.

Here's a link to this week's schedule. I plan to do these on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Here's a link to the PDF with the entire program.

So, I invite you to come along and join me on my personal challenge. Regardless of when you choose to start YOUR program, or how well you are progressing, REPLY and COMMENT here to join in on this challenge.