tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921404189269723440.post3200711900597152008..comments2023-05-03T09:08:12.741-07:00Comments on lair of the dustbunny: 100 pushups - DONEdustbunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565895340687581821noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921404189269723440.post-42996957307263042502010-02-08T21:58:14.927-08:002010-02-08T21:58:14.927-08:00For me, my rule was that if I didn't finish a ...For me, my rule was that if I didn't finish a week I would do the whole week again. <br /><br />For me doing *less* pushups was the thing that finally got me to the finish line. But maybe it was a placebo effect. In any case when I allowed myself more recovery time my body responded postively. I've actually scaled back my general workout schedule on the theory that I should allow more recovery time in general. <br /><br />Also possible that I'm just lazy, too. Good luck. Hopefully it takes you less than my 16 months. Look forward to updates.dustbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565895340687581821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921404189269723440.post-63300964601567223772010-02-08T10:46:01.693-08:002010-02-08T10:46:01.693-08:003wk repeat here -- So far, I've progressed on ...3wk repeat here -- So far, I've progressed on the assumption that if I can't nail the "day" in question, I repeat it until I can. For week 3, day 1, it was 3 times; day 2 was repeated 6 times; day 3 is shaping up to be only 3 times. I'm sticking with column 3 so I have consistent guidelines.<br /><br />I believe the every-other day approach keeps your (my) body fighting to generate muscle as opposed to storing fat (but that could just be my stubborn attitude).<br /><br />All-in-all, for just 2 hours a week, I'm much stronger and it's only been about a month (no gym membership).<br /><br />I'm also doing the 200 situps; how humbling, but at least that one's on track to complete in under 2 months! Must be my programmer's back. <br /><br />However, doing two programs at once might be causing a resource shortage, leading to increased recovery time for the push-up challenge. Not too sure.<br /><br />What keeps me going is my progress. Doing just 2 push-ups more each time, I know it's working.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921404189269723440.post-7874686030099377672010-01-28T22:24:36.175-08:002010-01-28T22:24:36.175-08:00My recommendation would be to not follow the progr...My recommendation would be to not follow the program too literally. At least that is what I wish I had done. For me it seems in the end that working harder but only 2 days a week was the thing that finally got me to the finish line. I had plateued several times and the last time (at about 80) seemed like the worst. Going down to 2 days seemed to give my body the needed recovery time to actually make progress.<br /><br /><br />In any case, I'd be interested in your progress and what you find works. The whole program seems pretty weird to me now. I really wonder how many (if any) have really gotten there in 6 weeks who weren't already pretty much there. I'm curious what is the most streamlined and efficient way to acheive this goal. I don't mind hardwork, but what I ended up doing was just sort of ridiculous by almost any measure.dustbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565895340687581821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921404189269723440.post-31169352426986747442010-01-28T16:50:24.111-08:002010-01-28T16:50:24.111-08:00I'd say the profound insight is that gym train...I'd say the profound insight is that gym trainers think "anybody can do their program in just 6 weeks!"<br /><br />I've been attempting to do the 6-week program myself. I've been stuck on week 3 for 3 weeks. I haven't made any progress.<br /><br />The real insight is that if you want something bad enough, you'll go for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921404189269723440.post-76730899852461030222009-12-15T21:40:16.505-08:002009-12-15T21:40:16.505-08:00Hi, How are you? I came across your Blog and I rea...Hi, How are you? I came across your Blog and I really enjoyed reading it! I found it very interesting! I'm a new blogger so I'd like to invite you to have a look at my blog and feel welcome to give me any kind of feedback and comments on my posts! :) I would really appreciate it! Thanks for sharing information and yr experiences! I wish you all the best! Kind Regards ;)<br /><br />http://www.electra-spotlight.blogspot.com/<br /><br />ps: great picsElectra Mavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09756255658209957222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921404189269723440.post-45481879569883607492009-11-11T09:39:48.161-08:002009-11-11T09:39:48.161-08:00I guess the insight is that reassurance you speak ...I guess the insight is that reassurance you speak of and a sort of belief in yourself. And thanks for the encouragement.Manishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471071402106194523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921404189269723440.post-30833528860184630452009-11-10T21:46:26.794-08:002009-11-10T21:46:26.794-08:00Thanks. You should definitely give it a shot. I ...Thanks. You should definitely give it a shot. I don't know if there is some profound insight to be gained from this process. But it is a little reassuring to know that something that seemed impossible will yield to discipline and determination.<br /><br />Of course it is pretty humbling to think how far over the original schedule of 6 weeks I went.... :)dustbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565895340687581821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921404189269723440.post-19162956114195734892009-11-10T02:22:42.170-08:002009-11-10T02:22:42.170-08:00Congratulations! I have been following your posts...Congratulations! I have been following your posts on pushups for a while. Your persistence is very inspiring.<br /><br />I haven't been able to gather courage to consider doing this myself yet. May be I will one of these days...<br /><br />Congrats again. :)Manishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471071402106194523noreply@blogger.com