I recently did a little experiment. With summer literally right around the corner, I began looking for ways to tone my body without breaking the bank with expensive personal training or a gym membership.

I decided to challenge myself with a “what if.” What if I consistently worked up to 50-100 pushups daily for a month? Well, I did, and the initial results were sore arms and a lot of tapping out. The easiest way for me was to do 5 sets of 10 and gradually increase to 10 sets of 10.

The Results

Honestly, I didn’t start seeing real lines until the very end of the challenge. However, push-ups became so much of a breeze that I now incorporate them daily into my fitness routine. Just imagine what my arms would look like after a consistent 2 months! This challenge taught me that tiny changes really do go a long way.

Next, I might try something to target my mid-section. Maybe a core challenge? I’m looking forward to seeing how more of these daily challenges can impact my fitness and health.

How are your fitness goals going? Let us know in the comments below!

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