30 Day Fitness Challenge Series: Month 1 – 30 Day Push-Up Challenge for Beginners

Happy Superbowl Sunday everyone! I personally am not partaking in any Superbowl festivities this year, instead I plan on going for a walk on the boardwalk and do a little grocery shopping. I’m hoping the store will be a lot less busy than normal. 

In addition to it being Superbowl Sunday, it is also February 1^st, which means it’s time to start the “30 Day Fitness Challenge Series.” I am starting off the series with an easy one, the “30 Day Push-Up Challenge for Beginners.” I have always been horrible at push-ups, no matter what my size has been. My legs have always been very strong and my arms very weak.  Not any more my friends, not any more. It’s time to beef these limp noodles up!

When doing push-ups, it is very important to keep your form correct, so that you do not injure yourself in any way. To do a proper push up:

• When on the ground, have your hands positioned slightly wider then shoulder width apart. Your hands and wrists can be positioned in whatever way is more comfortable for you (straight ahead, turned to the right or turned to the left).
• With your toes bent, pointing forwards have your legs straight out behind you. Your  feet can be placed either close together or wide apart, depending on what is more comfortable for you. The wider your stance, the sturdier you will be. You want to find a comfortable position so that you stick with them. If you’re miserable the whole time, you probably won’t stick with it.
• Your back should be kept straight. Your butt should not be up in the air and your stomach shouldn't be arched down towards the floor.
• Try to stay looking forward. You can look down at the ground some if you need to, but your chin should be going towards the ground, not your nose.
•  Now tighten your abs and clench your bum, with your arms straight down, start to lower your body until your arms are bent at a 90 degree angle. Then push back up, till your arms are straight again. Congratulations, you just did a push-up!

If doing push-ups on the ground is too hard for you, you can also do them standing against the wall, or elevated using a chair, couch, or park bench, etc.

Good luck to everyone who participates in the challenge. If you have joined this post at a later date, please feel free to start now. You can do this challenge any month you want, starting it any day of the month you want.

Please comment below and let me know how the challenge has gone/is going for you!!

Don’t forget to write it down in your "Living Frugally, Beautifully 2015 Free Printable Calendar", so you don't miss a day ;) 

Your Frugal Friend,

Krystal

DISCLAIMER:  I am NOT a fitness expert/professional in any way. Any of these challenges you choose to do, you are choosing to do at your own risk. I am not liable for any injuries you may incur. It is always a good idea to consult your physician before starting any new exercise regimen. Also I did not create any of these challenges and I unfortunately do not know where they originate from to give the proper credit to them.