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Old 12-18-2007, 06:15 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Push-Pull
OK, I need to trouble the good folks at TFP for some more advice.....

I've got just under 5 weeks to be able to perform....

20 push-ups in 60 seconds
25 sit-ups in 60 seconds
120 12" step-ups per minute for 5 minutes (in cadence)

Can already do 25 push-ups (though not sure about how long, but I'm close)
Around 5 sit-ups before it *just won't go anymore*.
Not sure about the step-ups, but I was doing 3 miles with 25lbs on my back in about 45 minutes.

Should I *just* focus on getting in shape for these activities, or add other stuff in?
Should I attempt to do these exercises twice a day, or do I need to get more rest in between?
Would adding a 25lb pack for the step-up exercise get me there faster?

Any advice would be helpful, I just want to maximize the time I have to do this. TIA!
If you need these activities to pass a test, then just focus on the activities. within 5 weeks your muscles will easily become accustomed to these exercises.

If you want to get into better shape overall, then do extra exercises (but not just NOW, do it throughout your life!)

The number of times you do it is not the entire equation. If you do 20 push ups, 25 situps and 600 step ups once, depending on your fitness level/recovery rate you could do it more than twice. What i'm trying to get at is number of sets per exercise session is something you need to keep in mind, not just the number of sessions.

Adding a 25lb pack to your step ups may not be that helpful immediately if you cannot do the exercise yet. Make sure you can do it without a hindrance first.

My best advice, as someone who specializes in "holy-shit-i-have-a-tournament-next-week-and-i-need-to-get-into-shape" fitness is to start somewhere comfortable yet challenging, make sure you get plenty of rest, and try your best to do your exercises at least 3 times a week while ramping up your exercises slowly. since you have 5 weeks, you can increase the amount you do per week. ie: if you could only do 15 pushups, aim for 17 in week 2, 20 in week 3 etc.
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