Zen Pen Online Fitness Challange

January Challenge - The Pushup Contest

 

Welcome to Zen Pen Fitness Monthly Fitness Challenge. You'll need a video camera for this one! Pushup's are my all-time favorite exercise!

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The challenge: 3 sets of 30 full body pushups or 90 straight pushups within 2 minutes. Note: You may rest in between sets to recover, as long as you complete the contest within the time frame. Your video will be real-time, so no cheating...

HOW TO ENTER: Download your video to YouTube, send me the link to your video and the first person to complete the fitness contest following the rules and proper form will be awarded the monthly prize!

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Preparation:

  • In a prone position, place hands at a width that will allow the forearms to be perpendicular to the floor when the elbows are flexed at 90 degrees.
  • Come into plank position with elbows extended, make sure the entire body is in a neutral position.

Movement:

  • Flexing at elbows, lower the body, maintaining neutral spine.
  • Push back to starting position.
  • Exhale on the way up for proper breathing

Notes: Be sure your form is accurate, I will be looking for it! HAVE FUN.

I know, this is a tough one... but you can do it! If you are not able to complete this exercise now, try my online training services where I will build you a customized workout and I guarantee in no time, you WILL be able to accomplish this exercise. I am confident of that. Good luck everyone and I look forward to your videos!

The winner's video will be posted for the month of December. Please check back each month for new contests in your age group.

Prize: The Nike+ Sport Band

The Nike+ Sport Band tracks your distance, pace, time and calories burned while you run in an easy-to-read display. It's also your connection to the world's largest running club on nikeplus.com, where you can log and review runs, get training advice, challenge friends and more. The Nike+ Sport Band memory saves 30 hours' worth of your workouts for review.

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Ask The Expert

Q: How can exercise make me feel better, doctors always suggest it but I never understand.

A: Wow, where do I begin??? I'll keep it simple. Exercise releases positive hormones called catabolic hormones which meant to build up: These hormones such as Epinephrine, Adrenaline & Endorphins are known to be mood boosters/stabilizers therefore aiding to provide you the energy to sustain exercise, and then can create a calming, more euphoric feeling after exercise which has been proven to help with clients of depression, anxiety & so many other symptoms. It is the best thing you can do for yourself. There really is no greater feeling than when you are feeling strong within your body and your mind. Also, exercise can also affect your sleep. Most of the time if we are feeling bad, chances are our sleep is off too, and a regular routine exercise, can aid in better sleep, fight constipation, and strengthen your heart muscles to help prevent CAD. The effects of exercise are truly endless.

 

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