A man has revealed the effect of doing 100 pushups every day for an entire year on his physique.
As the new year begins, many people start making resolutions about improving their health and fitness for the year ahead.
Whether it’s participating in Dry January, trying out Veganuary, or committing to regular exercise, the start of the year often marks a moment for personal betterment.
However, unlike the numerous unused gym memberships or workout gear gathering dust in our closets, one individual appears to have successfully maintained his fitness goal.
James Stewart Whyte took on a straightforward fitness challenge: completing 100 pushups every day for a year.
It’s a challenge that many might begin but eventually abandon after a month or two, yet James managed to stick with it.
James has now shared the results of his simple daily exercise routine in a YouTube video, showcasing the impact on his body after a year.
James chose this exercise routine because it didn’t require a gym membership, travel, or even a wardrobe change, making it an accessible option he could easily maintain.
“I wasn’t asking myself to do something daily that I had to explicitly schedule and prepare for in advance,” he explained.
So, how did the journey unfold?
Since the goal was to develop a lasting habit rather than achieving immediate drastic changes, it was expected that the transformation would be gradual.
“The progress I made was slow,” James admitted.
“After the first few months of the year I saw an almost imperceptible change, progress started to show entering the summer.”
He noted: “Around this time was when other people started to notice as well. I was building muscle and becoming stronger, and the daily workouts were becoming easier.”
While initial changes were subtle, they eventually became quite noticeable.
Though the transformation didn’t result in a bodybuilder physique, the outcomes were nonetheless impressive.
James stated: “Mid year I checked in on my progress, although results were modest, they were there, and it proved that after you establish a new habit you have to give that habit time to work before you see the results.”
This experience illustrates that significant transformations aren’t always required; consistency in smaller efforts can lead to substantial results over time.