It’s Back: 30-Day Push-Up Challenge

Well here we are again, it’s most definitely time for a 30-Day Push-Up Challenge! Summer is here and it’s Tank Top season, what better reason do you need to flex those biceps and perk up your pecks?

And actually, the push-up is essentially a full body movement, carrying benefits that go beyond the traditional Gun Show. Of course, they help us “get rid of the jig” by targeting the upper arms. But when done properly, they also put emphasis on building a strong core by stabilizing the abdominals and back. There is even some benefits to your quads and hammies.

So if you have a limited amount of time to squeeze in fitness and you want to really see some changes, it’s time to get down and push up! And I’m ready to go July 1st!

What is the 30-Day Push-up Challenge

This is an oldie but a goodie. I launched my blogging career in 2013 with a challenge just like this. At the time, I had a trainer at the gym who swore:

100 push-ups a day for 30 days will completely transform your body.

–Super Fit Trainer from 2013

• In essense, it’s very simple: drop and do 100 push-ups every day, for 30-days.
• In practice, it’s frigg’n hard. But worth it. You’ll see results within the week and you can physically measure your strength gains day over day. It’s insane!

You start on day 1 with a benchmark test and how many you can do in 60-seconds. Then, you drop and push all week long and we re-test the benchmark each Monday to see how much stronger you are!

Note: Monday’s you only have to do 60 consecutive seconds of push-ups, not 100 total throughout the day.

Why am I hosting the 30-Day Push-up Challenge this July?

Simple…this picture:

I had the pleasure of joining in on one of Hatched Collective’s Instagram bootcamp courses, which came with a little in studio photo shoot. The space is beautiful, Tara, the photographer is incredibly talented. And my arms … are no longer toned from the push-ups I did six years ago (sad face).

One of my favorite things about the human body (and life in general) is the constant opportunity to start fresh and make a change. Maybe you can relate on the loss of lean or maybe you’re ready to kick things UP and to the next level. Either way — this challenge will help you look, feel and be amazing!

3 Reasons Why You’ll be Glad You took the 30-Day Challenge

1. Your BODY: It will work. It’s like “place your order today and your new body will be here in 30-days.” Not overnight shipping, but worth the wait.
2. Your CONFIDENCE: Print the tracker. Do the work. Track your progress and glow with pride inside and out.
3. The COMMUNITY: We’ll see but we should get a pretty fantastic group checking in on the 30-Day Challenge Series page every day. Not much beats the power of camaraderie and the support of a good team.

Getting Started on the 30-Day Push-Up Challenge

This is literally as easy as 1, 2, 3…..

1. Join the 30-Day Challenge Series private Facebook Group for daily accountability.
2. Join my mailing list for the free 30-day tracker and also get access to my Clean & Colorful Jumpstart Guide and a monthly eNews you can use love note from me.
3. Mark your calendar, we’re getting started on Monday July 1st!
4. Invite your friends, we have power in numbers!

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The Fine Print of the 30-Day Push-Up Challenge

1. You don’t have to do all the push-ups in a row, you just need to do the in 24 hours.
2. Be sure to record your progress on the tracker and remember, some days you may feel strong, push yourself on those days. Other days you may not, don’t beat yourself up over it
3. Yes, recovery is a natural part of the process, so try to do your pushups around the same time to get 24 hours rest and take rest days should your body be asking for them.
4. Results are important so make sure to take measurements at the beginning and end of the month, and track your push-ups!
5. Always use proper form and alignment to maximize results and prevent injury. I’ll pop in throughout the challenge with tips and tricks, but here are some basics and benefits to get you started correctly.
6. Be smart and mindful of your current level of fitness and follow the schedule in order to the best of your ability. You must respect the balance between pushing yourself for improvement but not so far that you hurt yourself.
7. Always speak with your doctor before you start any new exercise regimen.

What if you can’t do 100 push-ups in a day?

First, let me remind you you absolutely don’t have to do all 100 push-ups in one sitting (and in fact if you did, I’d send you a medal). You can do them 1, 5, 20, 30 or more at a time. You can do them between brushing your teeth and your hair, get in a few while you wait for the coffee, you get the picture. The goal is 100 per day.

You can also scale your push-up intensity by moving down to your knees (my fav!) or up to a wall. And you can progress as you get stronger.

But … What if you can’t do 100 push-ups in a day?

Then don’t. Do what you can, and record that as your benchmark. Then just do more each day. Push-ups will work no matter how many you do or when you do them. So don’t let the daunting “100” be what stops you!

Are you ready? Let’s go!

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