I sent an smerit, even though I don't agree. . but at least you are backing up your points.. so I have no problem with that.. and sure, I might have to provide my own studies... regarding resistance training being good and also regarding.. some of the problems that exist when people avoid and/or evade resistance training.. especially the elderly (and resistance training is not the same as body building).. but whatever.. for now I don't feel like looking up a bunch of studies, and I will just stick with what I already said regarding some of the dangers of over-reliance on cardio and neglecting (or avoiding) resistance training, especially for the elderly. And in the end, you can (and you will) do what you like.
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If Im going to be accused of bullying, this is probably the best justification to do so. There is a section of this community who is into eating meat and lifting weights, and those are the folks Id like to get to know. Im still on the 100 push-ups a day train. Havent been sore yet but I did have to bang out a set of 20 pretty late last night to get my 100 in.
I am already seeing how this is going to take a bit of time to make sure to do the 100.. and I am still thinking that it might take me a week or more to start to feel comfortable to bang them out more quickly.. and maybe I can get to the point to do 3 sets of 33.33, so then that would take less time.. and so I am not going to say how it is going to end up going.. I am o.k... so far attempting to hang with some of you younger wiper-snappers.. but ONLY up to a point.. I gotta see how it goes.. and usually I am much better to do various exercises on an empty stomach rather than after eating.. so I do have to try to structure around that, and also sometimes there are things that have to be done in the day, so it could be a little awkward to do 33.33 pushups in a parking lot and not being in exercise clothes.. even though I know I used to do those kinds of things when I was younger.. so sometimes there can be questions of cause and effect relationships in regards to whether exercise causes you to have energy or if your having energy causes you to want to exercise.
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I read a study that showed you begin losing muscle mass at 40. As I approached 40 a few years ago I made it a point to not let this happen and started doing pull-ups daily along with curls, bench press, sit-ups, climbing stairs, and taking long walks. So I've been at it for a couple years already, but when I saw the opportunity to get involved in this 100 push-ups per day thing, I decided why not add this into my routine and really push it. Given that I've been on a muscle building journey for several years, this was probably an easier move to make for me than others, but everyone needs to start somewhere. That's why I recommended people do the amount of push-ups that the BTC price is. 43 a day should be doable for most people and they can work their way to 100 with the Bitcoin price. I'm surprised how much of an effect 100 push-ups a day has had on me already. I've done
440 460 (had to bang out 20 while writing this) push-ups now counting this morning and that will be 500 by the end of the day. I'm also still maintaining my other workouts, and have added squats to my routine. I am going to start adding my bench press sets in with my push-ups in an attempt to be able to maintain this longer term, but urge everyone to do something. Lets all get ripped and rich together. Even if you start by walking 100 steps, or doing 100 jumping jacks... Whatever you need to get you started on your journey. Health and wealth baby!
These ideas (and list of various actions) are inspiring including some of the various kinds of resistance training, and yeah sometimes we have to figure out how to fit these into our schedule.
I am also thinking that there may well NOT be a need for high level weights.. but just moderate level of weights.. including some of the exercises that can be body weight only.. and sure no one is saying to completely get rid of cardio.. so walking and other kinds of cardio can be good in moderation, but cardio in itself does not build or maintain muscle mass - especially as we get older, whether that is in our 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond.... and so maybe we cannot even expect to be completely buff at the various ages as we are likely losing some muscle mass. .because there likely are some genetic components, but there are also plenty of studies that involve showing problem of sedentariness.
Wait...wait a sec....you can take breaks?
Whatever it takes... As an old hustler used to mutter to me often in the 90s, "There's no rules to this shit."
Even though Greyhats seemed to be referring to NOT having to do all 100 pushups at the same time, I also agree that in regards to various other kinds of exercise, there are not any exact rules.
It seems to me that there are probably some kinds of exercises that are better than others, including being able to do it fairly regularly (whether daily or a few times a week) and certain kinds of variations in the kinds of exercises that would include some of the categories of cardio, flexibility and strength... but this pushup challenge is supposed to be daily.. so personally I am willing to try it for a while.. and I was likely exaggerating when I said that I would continue to do them until $100k, even though I am keeping track to see how it goes and if I might get better at it (and it becomes easier without causing other possible issues).
