PMG Push Up Challenge - Bodyweight Fitness Challenge

I'm always up for a fitness challenge, or should I say one that will not leave me injured afterwards ;) This Max Push-up challenge from PMG (Pure Muscle Gains) is pretty basic and really anyone can do! Now I am not hosting this challenge nor is there really anything to be won other than the satisfaction of seeing how many push-ups one can do and perhaps outperforming a few people along the way...

So make sure to checkout TJ's PMG's channel and his PMG Push Up Challenge - Bodyweight Fitness Challenge video.

So how did I do? Well you are going to need to watch my video entry to find out, but I can say I did a bit better than when I did a similar max Push-ups challenge of 70 reps during the LTRob & QUEST4FIT Push-up, Pull-up and 400 Meeter Run Challenge.

Get Fit Over 40 Mid August 2014 Update Video

In this mid August Update Video I talk about the following topics:

• Where are all the videos?
• How is my training going?
• What are my fitness plans now?
• What are my plans for the channel?

I also talk about some upcoming videos I have planned:

• Garmin VivoFit versus Polar Loop Review.
• PMB Pushup Challenge.
• More focus on workout videos and targeting muscles areas and or fitness goals.

Deadlift PR of 433 lbs x 5 reps at 195 lbs Body Weight.

Just a quick Deadlift PR Post. I don't go for too many 1 rep PR's these days, just too hard on the old muscles and joints ;) But every once in a while when I am feeling good, I try to rep out a Personal Record.

Last week I actually did this exact same PR when we where doing a 5x5 deadlift day. Today we where doing 5 sets by 3 reps but I wasn't really sure if I wanted to go much over 433 pounds so I decided to throw 433 pounds on the bar and go for another 5 reps to make sure it wasn't just a fluke the first time! Well I got it again and I almost felt like I had another one left in me but there was still a fair amount of back workout left to go so I called it quits...

If you are wondering how heavy Deadlifts effect your heart rate, checkout my Polar Loop and Garmin VivoFit Heart Rate Monitor reports for this workout. You may be surprised, the peak in the middle of the workout is my heavy set of 433 pounds hitting 5 reps!

Unhealthy Eating Habits, Where do they Begin?

This video may be a bit tuff for some people to watch and may give some people feelings of guilt or responsibility. This is not meant to make anyone feel bad about the choices they have made in the past but rather to try and make better choices in the future for themselves and their family.

Kinivo BTX450 Premium Bluetooth Boom-box Review

The Kinivo products keep coming so I will keep reviewing them, and I really don't mind one bit! I have been struggling with how to pronounce the name Kinivo and I finally got the word on exactly how it should be spoken (Kee-Nee-Voh). Now that we're all clear on that one I can move on with the rest of this review featuring the $49 Kinivo BTX450 Premium Bluetooth Boom-box. Not really sure if it's a Boom-box per-say? Maybe a bit small for that but it for sure has more "umpf" than the Kinivo BTX270's I reviewed early. Now if you really want power and deep base, you are going to have to go for something larger and more dedicated like the Kinivo M2 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System, again reviewed by yours truly earlier.

Getting back to the Kinivo BTX450 Premium Bluetooth Speakers. Where exactly do they fit in, where are they best used? Since they have a built in fairly high capacity 3600 mAh rechargeable battery with 6 hours of battery life, you don't need any wall power so you can take them just about anywhere and the Kinivo BTX450's do have a fair amount of volume to them so you can use them even when there is some background noise or in a larger sized room. The Kinivo BTX450's are still small enough to easily put inside a backpack or gym bag, and you can either pair your Bluetooth enable device to them or plug in using the supplied 3.5mm mini jack audio cable. They may be a bit large if you plan on adding them to your carry on so if this is your intended use then check out the Kinivo BTX270's since they are ideal for that purpose. But if you want a decent amount of quality sound in a still rather small package the Kinivo BTX450's would be the way to go.

I would describe the sound quality of the Kinivo BTX450's to be smooth, not an excessive amount of high or lows but enough to hear everything clearly and as it was intended to sound. Distortion is only present at very high volumes and when the bass is a dominant factor in the music being played. Most songs can be played at full volume with little to no audible distortion.

The Kinivo BTX450's are a very stylish looking speaker setup that would look good just about anywhere with its piano gloss black finish, simplistic top facing satin controls, clean round lines and sturdy rubber pads that keep it in place when the music starts a rock'n!

Here are all the stats for all you techno geeks:

Product Description

The Kinivo BTX450 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with rechargeable battery is designed to deliver 10W of full bodied rich sound and dynamic bass. Seamlessly stream music via Bluetooth from your computer, smartphone or other Bluetooth capable device.

Key Features:

• 10W of premium sound - Ideal for open areas - outdoors, parties and in larger rooms in the home (sleek black piano finish fits well in any décor)
• Built in 3600 mAh rechargeable battery lasts up to 6 hours
• Seamlessly stream music from any Bluetooth (A2DP) capable device
• Class-D digital amplifier
• Supporting Bluetooth protocol v2.1+EDR and A2DP audio streaming profile
• Connect any non-Bluetooth device via 3.5mm port
• Recharge your device while listening to music via built in USB port (this feature works only while the speaker is plugged into AC power)
• Note: The BTX450 speaker does not support handsfree calling 

Device compatibility: 

• iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S and 5, all iPads
• Android smartphones - HTC, All Droids, Samsung
• Blackberry smartphones
• Tablets like Galaxy Nexus, Samsung
• All Bluetooth (A2DP) capable devices
• All MP3 players, CD players, Laptops, Tablets and Other Music Devices with a 3.5mm audio socket

What's in the Box:

• Kinivo BTX450 speaker with built in rechargeable battery
• AC Power Adapter
• 3.5mm Audio Cable
• User manual

Warranty:

• The Kinivo BTX450 is backed by our 1 year warranty.