A week is over, so I am again up for a great initiative to stay fit and healthy.
Let me begin by expressing my thanks for the prize I received. On top of getting fit, this is also a great motivation to keep going.
Although this second week of Fitness Fridays was tough, let me tell you how I handled this.
I will tell you how I increased the number of push-ups I did per day from 5 to 35.
I started with a shallow level but made significant progress by training consistently and following some tips.
My method:
The first step was to create a good training schedule.
I divided the sets of 5 push-ups throughout the day.
If I noticed that I found it challenging to do the exercise correctly, I dropped the number of push-ups in that set and tried again later in the day.
In addition, I focused on proper execution.
I watched the online video again, and my two sons acted as personal trainers.
Now, they were allowed to command their mom instead of me chasing after them.
Source: Calisthenicmovement
Here are some tips that have helped me increase my push-up count:
- Start with a low level and build up gradually.
- Focus on proper execution.
- Be patient and consistent with your training.
- Try different variations of the push-up.
Since the regular push-up was too heavy for me, I chose to perform it on my knees.
**As explained in this video: **
Source: LeapFitnessOfficial
As also described in the description of this challenge.
Always listen to your body, and don't go over limits.
An exercise should not hurt or cause lasting pain.
Results:
Of course, after a week of doing these exercises, you can't see visible results yet, but I do notice that the muscles in my upper body are slowly strengthening. (Chest, arms, and shoulders)
Regular push-ups are still too challenging for me, but I can do this consistently in two months.
Some tips for a little more challenge:
Try harder push-ups or diamond push-ups.
You can also do push-ups with your weights on your back.
Today, I begin my 3rd and new Fitness Friday challenge, climbing stairs.
That will be easy because I climb stairs daily at home and work.
But let me not sound too overconfident.
Today's first flight of stairs is a fact.
How will the seven flights fare for me at the end of this challenge?
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