PROGRESS PICS TAKEN APPROX. EVERY 30 DAYS:
REP # 11,212 on 3/9/18 (93 straight days) bulking up w/ approx. 11-14 lbs gained to 205-207 lbs
REP # 6,603 on 2/3/18 (58 straight days) toning up
REP # 3,540 on 1/7/18 (32 straight days) quick rebound
REP #1 on 12/7/17 (first day) yikes - hadn't worked out in almost a year
DONE ONLY WITH THIS 75 LB BAR, PUSH-UPS, & SIT-UPS AT HOME. NO GYM NEEDED.
While I have a long way to go, I see a big difference since starting. My chest, arms, shoulders, lats and traps have developed well. This is probably the biggest my chest has been in over 5 years. My legs have also shown good gains from squats and calf raises. My strength and endurance has seen a huge boost.
I've been eating liberally which hides my muscles a bit, but that'll change once I get into full baseball season mode and far walk more for thrifting to trim down. I've taken no supplements or shortcuts outside of some protein bars. In the last month, my clothes have gotten quite fitted, and I wasn't even close to fitting in my regular dress shirts/pants recently (had to go shopping).
I have no clue how to pose, but just try to be consistent to track my results. I just take a video of myself with lousy lighting from a lamp and crop a photo. I haven't been to the gym since Jan 11, 2017, but will get there soon so I can work on some core exercises with medicine balls and the speed bag for my baseball season.
Hope this can inspire some people to make and keep a commitment. It doesn't take much but good form and consistency. See below and join us!!
Here's the normal post of our team's hard work...
13 Steemians for 3,946 reps today (216,431 overall), done across 32 people from 9 countries in 92 days! Reps can also be counted as "100 reps" per 30 mins of dedicated cardio. Welcome @aussieninja from Australia/US with his first 140 reps.
The Challenge:
At least 100 honest reps of exercise every day. No excuses. No bullsh*t. Just actions, positivity, and results. Only post AFTER your reps are done. Always support each other.
- You choose what types of exercise reps to do.
- 30 minutes of fitness walking, running, spinning, biking, cross-country skiing, etc., can count as 100 reps if you need to rest or can't use weights.
- I'll award 1 SBD for every individual 10,000 rep milestone. (10 SBD paid out)
- I manually process and update all cumulative figures daily. Not easy...
Conditions:
- Weights not required.
- Do real reps with good form, aiming for 100+.
- Start your reply with "Challenge Completed".
- Reply with a list of the exercises and reps you did.
- Cumulative tallies are appreciated as a separate line.
- Only submit reps you've done, not ones you're planning to do.
- Use the tag "fitnesschallenge" on associated posts.
- Upvoting or resteeming is appreciated to reach more.
Advice:
- Stretch before and after exercise.
- Breathe properly on each rep.
- Quality over quantity.
- Eat a healthy snack after and stay hydrated.
- Start with exercises you enjoy to build up for harder ones.
- Take before pictures to appreciate results over time.
- Feel good about your accomplishments.
My Daily Challenge Completed - 100 reps:
-35 Shoulder Bar Presses (75 pounds)
-30 Bicep Bar Curls (75 pounds)
-20 Push-ups
-15 Reverse Forearm Bar Curls (75 pounds)
My Daily Assessment:
Picture time above...
Cumulative Results: (vary with various start dates)
@rmsbodybuilding: 47,588 reps (22.0%) 92/92 DAYS (UK)
@thevillan: 33,544 reps (15.5%) 62x (AUSTRALIA)
@myleskshupe: 13,619 reps (6.3%) 30x (OK, USA)
@mgood: 11,615 reps (5.4%) 43x (USA)
@notorious562: 11,238 reps (5.2%) 19x (CA, USA)
@steemmatt: 11,122 reps (5.1%) 92/92 (USA)
@belemo: 7,774 reps (3.6%) 31x (NIGERIA)
@gruber.muc: 7,758 reps (3.6%) 33x (GERMANY)
@lordcarlo297: 7,557 reps (3.5%) 42x (ARUBA)
@cygon: 7,477 reps (3.5%) 26x (NY, USA)
@povilas: 7,238 reps (3.3%) 33x (UK)
@mightpossibly: 6,738 reps (3.1%) 39x (NORWAY)
@kbarrett: 6,528 reps (3.0%) 24x (IN, USA)
@khufu: 6,041 reps (2.8%) 40x (AUSTRALIA)
@fitspace: 5,754 reps (2.7%) 21x (CA, USA)
@ninjamike: 5,075 reps (2.3%) 26x (CA, USA)
@xxlobo21xx: 3,857 reps (1.8%) 16x (AR, USA)
@macmck: 3,600 reps (1.7%) 12x (WA, USA)
@kellerkulturist: 3,064 reps (1.4%) 16x (GERMANY)
@kristihh: 2,900 reps (1.3%) 13x (NORWAY)
@drhag: 2,710 reps (1.3%) 11x (NORWAY)
@bentheredonethat: 870 reps (0.4%) 4x (FRANCE)
@hefziba: 679 reps (0.3%) 4x (NETHERLANDS)
@eddy2cul: 500 reps (0.2%) 3x (NIGERIA)
@musclegirlfusion: 450 reps (0.2%) 3x (IL, USA)
@organicbody: 320 reps (0.1%) 2x (NV, USA)
@jasonshick: 206 reps (0.1%) 1x
@xced2806: 158 reps (0.1%) 1x
@aussieninja: 140 reps (0.1%) (AUSTRALIA)
@foles09: 120 reps (0.1%) 1x (AUSTRALIA)
@doctorneo: 120 reps (0.1%) 1x (NORWAY)
@dj123: 101 reps (0.1%) 1x
Daily Rep Count:
1,300 - @rmsbodybuilding (Murph SEAL Workout & cardio)
420 - @notorious562
385 - @cygon
315 - @mgood (mind & body)
300 - macmck
247 - @kbarrett
245 - @gruber.muc
144 - @khufu
140 - @aussieninja
130 - @ninjamike
120 - @fitspace
100 - @belemo
100 - @steemmatt
Feedback from @mightpossibly:
"I find it deeply satisfying to do these reps, which is a big deal. I've always hated the gym and prefer to exercise at home. But I've lacked the discipline to do it. It sort of feels like I have gym buddies now, without the hassle of going to the gym."
Feedback from @notorious562:
"I seriously cannot explain how much this group pushes and motivate me to keep working harder. I love this fitness community and the support and encouragement will help us achieve our goals."
Feedback from @khufu:
"Your challenge has helped immensely to keep me motivated lately. I've had a lot of... problems going on so your challenge has been a quantum of sanity in an insane world for me."
Original Intro Post With My Motivation
32nd Day Update With My Progress Pic
58th Day Update With 100K Reps & My Progress Pic
Team Rep Log:
-DAY 1: 370 reps from 2 Steemians (both 92/92 since)
-DAY 2: 375 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 3: 1,368 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 4: 415 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 5: 1,900 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 6: 530 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 7: 300 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 8: 311 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 9: 550 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 10: 927 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 11: 1,273 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 12: 642 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 13: 514 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 14: 883 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 15: 474 reps from 4 Steemians
-DAY 16: 616 reps from 4 Steemians
-DAY 17: 697 reps from 4 Steemians
-DAY 18: 490 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 19: 769 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 20: 1,089 reps from 5 Steemians
-DAY 21: 1,594 reps from 5 Steemians
-DAY 22: 1,523 reps from 4 Steemians
-DAY 23: 1,619 reps from 5 Steemians
-DAY 24: 2,964 reps from 4 Steemians
-DAY 25: 1,849 reps from 5 Steemians
-DAY 26: 2,574 reps from 6 Steemians
-DAY 27: 2,295 reps from 6 Steemians
-DAY 28: 1,748 reps from 5 Steemians
-DAY 29: 2,001 reps from 6 Steemians
-DAY 30: 2,396 reps from 6 Steemians
-DAY 31: 2,064 reps from 8 Steemians
-DAY 32: 2,650 reps from 10 Steemians
-DAY 33: 2,315 reps from 8 Steemians
-DAY 34: 2,030 reps from 8 Steemians
-DAY 35: 2,382 reps from 9 Steemians
-DAY 36: 1,989 reps from 7 Steemians
-DAY 37: 2,403 reps from 9 Steemians
-DAY 38: 2,100 reps from 7 Steemians
-DAY 39: 2,714 reps from 10 Steemians
-DAY 40: 2,280 reps from 7 Steemians
-DAY 41: 2,432 reps from 7 Steemians
-DAY 42: 1,846 reps from 9 Steemians
-DAY 43: 1,835 reps from 10 Steemians
-DAY 44: 2,606 reps from 9 Steemians
-DAY 45: 2,632 reps from 11 Steemians
-DAY 46: 3,018 reps from 9 Steemians
-DAY 47: 2,820 reps from 13 Steemians
-DAY 48: 3,032 reps from 9 Steemians
-DAY 49: 1,875 reps from 10 Steemians
-DAY 50: 3,389 reps from 12 Steemians
-DAY 51: 2,936 reps from 11 Steemians
-DAY 52: 1,952 reps from 7 Steemians
-DAY 53: 3,327 reps by 12 Steemians
-DAY 54: 1,444 reps by 7 Steemians
-DAY 55: 2,051 reps by 9 Steemians
-DAY 56: 3,046 reps by 11 Steemians
-DAY 57: 2,717 reps by 10 Steemians
-DAY 58: 1,931 reps by 6 Steemians
-DAY 59: 2,022 reps by 11 Steemians
-DAY 60: 3,939 reps by 12 Steemians
-DAY 61: 2,975 reps by 12 Steemians
-DAY 62: 4,478 reps by 10 Steemians
-DAY 63: 2,620 reps by 9 Steemians
-DAY 64: 3,444 reps by 11 Steemians
-DAY 65: 2,151 reps by 8 Steemians
-DAY 66: 1,504 reps by 7 Steemians
-DAY 67: 3,405 reps by 11 Steemians
-DAY 68: 3,563 reps by 10 Steemians
-DAY 69: 2,598 reps by 10 Steemians
-DAY 70: 3,009 reps by 10 Steemians
-DAY 71: 2,932 reps by 9 Steemians
-DAY 72: 2,680 reps by 10 Steemians
-DAY 73: 1,954 reps by 9 Steemians
-DAY 74: 3,120 reps by 10 Steemians
-DAY 75: 4,547 reps by 15 Steemians
-DAY 76: 3,964 reps by 9 Steemians
-DAY 77: 3,214 reps by 9 Steemians
-DAY 78: 4,611 reps by 11 Steemians
-DAY 79: 2,571 reps by 9 Steemians
-DAY 80: 3,089 reps by 10 Steemians
-DAY 81: 5,163 reps by 15 Steemians
-DAY 82: 4,003 reps by 12 Steemians
-DAY 83: 3,505 reps by 13 Steemians
-DAY 84: 3,804 reps by 14 Steemians
-DAY 85: 3,275 reps by 15 Steemians
-DAY 86: 4,402 reps by 14 Steemians
-DAY 87: 2,084 reps by 11 Steemians
-DAY 88: 3,693 reps by 12 Steemians
-DAY 89: 3,800 reps by 14 Steemians
-DAY 90: 4,630 reps by 14 Steemians
-DAY 91: 2,659 reps by 10 Steemians
-DAY 92: 3,946 reps by 13 Steemians
Please support our hard work and dedication and ask any questions in the comments below.
Daily Challenge Completed - 325 reps
Physical
200 reps - Walking 30 minutes AM; 1 hr night time; includes down and up elevation of 300 ft
10 reps - yoga asanas - 10 min X 2
5 reps - pranayama (yogic breathing exercises) 5 min X 2
10 reps - 10 minutes of light dumbells/kettleballs - presses;curls; flies;
Mental
100 reps = 1+ hours X 2 Transcendental Meditation and advanced TM-Sidhi (morning and evening)
(All reps from yesterday and night)
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Today, everyone who posts a workout here will get a 100% upvote from me.
An acknowledgement of your dedication for maintaining your health and fitness and for being part of this great Fitness Challenge community. Lots of warm camaraderie.
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Daily Challenge Completed - 100 reps:
-35 Shoulder Bar Presses (75 pounds)
-30 Bicep Bar Curls (75 pounds)
-20 Push-ups
-15 Reverse Forearm Bar Curls (75 pounds)
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Challenge completed - 559 reps (!)
Legs, core and a little shoulder
(some new exercises here I don't know what are called yet)
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Haha "90 slow and steady arm flaps" I can tell you made that up lol. Don't worry I made up some of the names for my exercise routine too
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Whaaat, that's not what they're called? :D Gotta keep those arms flappin'
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Lol yeah I got a good laugh out of it :D
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WOW! That's serious!
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Challenge completed 230 reps
Variety day
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Today was an awesome chest workout. 210 reps!
Click here for details and a short video!
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Daily challenge completed 250 reps
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Daily Challenge Completed - 300 reps (incl. stretching and some power exercises I repeat every day to keep my back in a good shape). After a long and busy workweek, pulling my skies on this afternoon felt good.
I wish all you great folks a nice weekend :)
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One of these days I'm going to see what snow looks and feels like, One of these days :D
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Such a beautiful sight!
Hope your skiing workout was amazing!
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Daily Challenge completed - 153 reps
Details in my Blog
Metcon - 20 Minutes with 2x16kg Kettlebell
1 Double Swing
1 Double Clean
1 Double Thruster
51 Rounds = 153 reps
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Daily challenge completed - 110 reps
Did tve CrossFit open 18.3. Adjusting for my regular 10 DU=1 rep and including a lot of extra ring and bar muscle up work it comes out at 110. Rough stuff, my back, shoulders and calves hurt after this, need some rest and plenty of food.
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Daily Challenge Complete- Saturday 3.10.18
Today's workout:
Push Ups-100
Lateral flys- 70
Side bends- 140
Chest press w/resistance- 80
Overhead circle w/8LB-50
Planks-1 min 52 sec
Russian twist-40
Mountai climbers- 120
Total = 600 Reps
My Notes:
Today, i felt pretty good about working out. Got up super early to clean my house and run errands. Once again felt like taking a "rest day" , but chose to do just a few reps. Once i got going i decide to keep pushing myself until i got tired.
I hope everyone has had a relaxed day.
*side note
@steemmatt great post and progress pic. You can definitely see the muscle gains and your shoulders are toning up. Keep pushing brother soon enough you'll be in the best shape of your life.
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Challenge completed - 100 reps
Easy session for me gang.
This challenge is really motivating me to focus more on cardio, thanks for that :)
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Challenge Completed - 138 reps
neutral grip pullups: 10, 10, 10 -> 30 reps
chinups: 12, 10, 8 -> 30 reps
tandem grip pullups: each side - 7, 7, 7, 7 -> 28 reps
#50pushupchallenge
pushups: 5 sets of 10 reps -> 50 reps
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Thanks for the welcome dude!
Your progress pics for the last month are huge man! Well done! Are you eating a lot more than you were, or did you change the style of exercises?
Also... is this the post for March the 9th, or March the 10th?
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Welcome to the team!!!
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Thanks a lot.
I'm not really doing anything differently except for doing sets with higher reps (because I'm getting more conditioned). The food has been the same or less in recent weeks, but I did admittedly eat a bit more in late Jan/early Feb before I dialed it back. I think my body is just showing its appreciation for finally working out again after a year off, and roughly 3-4 years of scarce gym work.
This was the post for "Friday".
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Love the progress you are making!!!!! Great job!!!!
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Thank you very much.
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That is really great ....
Improvment is awesome..
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Keep up the good work man.
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