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Absolutely Max

 Have a great month!

Did the test today. I know it's a day early but i just couldn't help my self. When I see that challenge, I'm like a bull. 

Check out my results: 

1. Atomic Pushups: 16
2. Suspended Lunge (Left Leg): 13
   Suspended Lunge (Right Leg): 13
3. Back Rows: 18
4. Hip Press: 25
5. Postural Squat: 14

Not too shabby for a big guy. That's right 6'6" and 220. Hopefully some of that will go away after 30 days.

If I'm gonna rock the house then I am going to do it in the pool. Swimming in the morning.

Awesome challenge! This couldn't have come at a better time, etiher; I'm about to go home on mid-tour leave and need something to balance out the Atlantic City craps table, the bars, Taco Hell, etc. and keep me focused!! OK, here are the results from my initial test with some observations: 1. Atomic Pushups: 18 (I think I need to do these a little quicker; I usually do them w/ a pike and try to do it as slow and controlled as possible) 2. Suspended Lunge: L-16/ R-17 (I did the test right after a run and my legs were smoked...I'm sure I can improve this number at the end of the month) 3. Back Row: 19 (I used a different anchor point during the test and had trouble getting a good "grip" with my feet but still felt like I had a good rhythm) 4. Hip Press: 22 (I still feel these more in my hamstrings than glutes even though I try to really contract my glutes and core instead of "pulling" with the hams) 5. Postural Squat: 16 (This exercise is pretty tough for me...that probably means my posture sucks and I ought to squat more and complain less!) Since I'm going to be at home for most of the testing period, I'll be on a TRX and bodyweight only exercise program. I plan on working the TRX M,W,F and doing a high intensity sprint interval workout on T, TH, taking the weekend off completely in order to undo all progress with mayham and general tomfoolery. I usually finish each TRX workout with a couple of rounds of regular (non-suspended) pushups and focus more on the core stability part of the Atomic Pushup; I think I will probably change that a little. I'm going to do my first set of A-pushups quickly (with good form of course) but strive for reps, on the second set I'll do pikes and focus on doing it nice and slow for the core. I'll probably start doing my end of round pushups suspended (without a crunch or pike) instead doing them on the floor...I'm hoping this helps improve my balance a little since I found that I was losing a little time between A-pushup reps just trying to keep myself in a good rhythm. Hey Max, because I'm a nice guy and I know you had some issues shipping stuff to the UK, I want to help you out if you win! I'll give you my address so FA can ship the prize to me and then I'll mail it to you (after watching all the DVDs, of course!!!) :-)

Haha, any student of probability knows that if I post as much as normal knows I have a distinct advantage. But I will be in Wyoming for 8 nights (leave 5th; back 14th), which evens things out, so we'll see who wins. Though I will be getting a couple of TRX DVDs while there (ABX and Core).

The change in my training is that I hope this will get me training as hard as I type. I'd be in such great shape if I did. I will also try and change my diet to assist my progress.

Height: 6'1
Weight: 179lb
Belly: 34" in good posture, 36" in relaxed posture. It used to be  33" relaxed [:'(]

Exercises:
Atomic Pushup: 18
Suspended Lunge: (R): 16    (L): 16
Back Row: 25
Hip Press: 29
Postural Squat: 21

Phew, that was hard work. I pushed myself as hard as possible. I wouldn't have been able to do as many as part of a larger program. I'm almost as spent as after a full 30 minute workout. I'm going to work out a full workout tonight. Once I get the 2 DVDs I ordered I will see if anything in them could be incorperated for this training program (a 22-day fitness Challenge for me).

5:30 am this morning came really early this morning and my bed won over the pool.

Today after work I am going straight to the pool. Half the challenge is getting there.

What are the modified versions of the exercise displyed & how are they doen?

i hate tests, but love a challenge.   these results are from yesterday and as a procrastinator i will take today off.  but i will start tomorrow.

 6'2" 195lbs

1. Atomic Pushups: 15
2. Suspended Lunge (Left Leg): 16
   Suspended Lunge (Right Leg): 14
3. Back Rows: 18
4. Hip Press: 23
5. Postural Squat: 14

 since we are tracking this ourselves it will lend to cheating, but you are only cheating yourselves.

 see you at the finish line.

I just opened the email and saw the challange. I have just kicked off my fall workouts and this will be the added motivation I needed. Thanks and good luck to all. No matter who wins the prize, we will all be winners! Now where is that TRX??

These are my Oct 1 test results (Day 1). 

1. Atomic Pushups: 8
2. Suspended Lunge (Left Leg): 11
   Suspended Lunge (Right Leg): 13
3. Back Rows: 14
4. Hip Press: 11
5. Postural Squat: 15

I cannot wait till tomorrow!  I am going to see what I can push out on that initial test. I am about 175lbs. and 5'7" and getting ready for sergeants course at the end of this month so if I hit t his hard and stick with it I know it will help me out with the course.

 Day 1, I read the rules and watched the video of The Test. Ready to get home and take The Test. I will reply tonight with my results. I plan on 3 days on the TRX and 3 days of bike riding per week. Besides The Test exercises, does anyone have suggestions for more exercises? Better yet, what are your favorite TRX exercises? I personally like the lunges (I am into cycling).

OMG - Could you have made this any harder! I am definitely game, but starting off at a very low point. Here is where I am on day 1:

• Exercise for the day is the Fitness Test
  1. Atomic Push-up - OK had to start off with the hardest exercise. I at least got up in the air (actually more than I could do a month ago) Was only able to pull my knees in about 6 inches at the most - one time. Did several starts moved to number 2. (My core is weak!)
  2. Suspended Lunge - Although I have a balance issue, I was able to do 10 lunges on each leg. Did not put the "hop" in. Not bad for a beginner!
  3. 45 degree Row - Yeah I like this one! Was able to do this fairly easy. Lost count, but did for a full 30 seconds. Also added the shortened movement on the end and increased my angle
  4. Hip Press - My "posterior" does not want to get off the ground. I was able to do 4. Next time I need to move my body under the anchor point.
  5. Postural Squat - Glad this was the last one. I worked up a sweat!. Worried about keeping the proper alignment, was able to complete approx 8 reps
• Tomorrow - Planning to take a 30 minute walk and do some basic exercises on the TRX
• Goals: End of 31 days: To be able to do at least 5 or more reps of each exercise (Atomic Push-up, Hip Press) and increase the Suspended Lunge, 45 degree row and Postural squat by 50%.
• Not into publishing my weight, but want to loose 8 - 10 pounds (minimum of 2 pounds per week). I have already lost 3.5 pounds this week. 

Linda