Spring Fitness Challenge 2009

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Here’s the scoop. Last September I went from being a lazy bum to working out 7 days a week (no kidding). In that time I’ve managed to lose about 20 lbs (from 227 to 207). I’m sure I’ve lost more weight in fat, but I’ve also gained muscle weight so I couldn’t tell you exacts. And I’m not even that disciplined of a guy, I just like a good challenge every now and again.

So in the spirit of Spring Break and good weather, I’m posting a little friendly challenge, well 2 challenges actually; the 100 push-ups Program and the 200 Sit-ups Program.  The beauty about these two challenges is that they don’t require hours in the gym each week, they are set-up for beginners and bodybuilders alike, and they are a real test of your overall strength. 

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I’m no Superman, but if I was able to do 100 push-ups/200 sit-ups consecutively, I think that would be a great accomplishment.  Plus, I would wager that none of your friends (unless you know a lot of really swole dudes/chicks) can do 100 push-ups/200 sit-ups straight.

I want this to be a big thing for ZCL, it’s time for us to move to action!  The best way we can improve the world is if we improve ourselves, so today we start that improvement (if we hadn’t before…)!

My challenge to you is that you sign in below (comments) and commit to joining me in this challenge.  Your comment is your commitment to the challenge, and we will all be expected to stick with it.  This will be a group effort, so know that you aren’t the only one feeling the burn!

Each week I will post another article about our progress and it will give you a chance to comment again about your progress and how you feel about the challenge.  My hope is that by the end of the challenge (7 weeks) we all reach the big 100/200!

So what do you say readers?  Are you ready to take action?  Are you ready to face me in my challenge?  Leave a comment, and let’s take action together!  It will be our first big step towards greatness.  I’ll see you at the top!

Oh and just as a plus to my fellow iphone users, they have a 100 Push-ups and a 200 Sit-ups app to help you with your program.  Woo hoo!

(Leave a comment and motivate others to join up!)

([intlink id="1011" type="post"]Update: Week 2[/intlink])