I was able to grunt out 40 push-ups yesterday. I almost didn't make it. I used to do 50 at a time no problem. It sucks getting older.
I am 6'5", 265 lbs, and closer to 46 than 45 now. I guess that ain't too bad. I gotta give kudos to the elliptical machine for helping me keep it going.
Tonight I start back in on the Bowflex machine with the daughter. We'll see how many push-ups I can do at one time a month from now.
I doubt I can do even one pull-up now. I used to be able to knock off ten or so at a whack. Of course back then I could climb 30 feet of rope just using my arms too. I think those days are long gone.
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The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.
-- Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903)