Paddy Doyle {GB} setting a new World Record of 663 strict back of hands push ups in 1 hour, carrying a 40 lb back pack. Check out www.worldsfittestathlete.co.uk for more information on Paddy Doyle.
On the 13th May 2008 Paddy Doyle {GB} set a new World Record for the most back of hands push ups in 1 hour carrying a 40 lb back pack on his shoulders. The final total was 663, the World Record challenge was well supported by the general public who pushed him all the way. The venue was Stamina's Boxing Martial Arts Club B'ham UK. For more information about Paddy Doyle checkout www.worldsfittestathlete.co.uk
On the 13th May 2008 Paddy Doyle {GB}set a new World Multi Strength Fitness Record at Stamina's Boxing Martial Arts Club, Erin Ga Bragh Sports Centre B'ham UK. Doyle completed five fitness strength disciplines in 9 hrs 55 min's: 130 back of hands push ups with a 40 lb back pack on shoulders. 833 step ups carrying a 40 lb back pack on a 15 inch bench. 82 . 84 metres indoor rowing. 133.56 kilometres on indoor cycle. 220 shuttle sprints {30 feet} carrying a 40 lb back pack. Besides achieving the latest World Record Title Paddy also broke three other 1 hour strength fitness records. However it was a gamble going for the fitness endurance records, reason being he had a chest infection and was on penicillin, plus he had stitches in his left hand which he sustained from training. For further info about Paddy Doyle checkout www.worldsfittestathlete.co.uk
Press Up World Records previousley and currently held by Paddy Doyle since 1987 are as follows;
. 4,100 press ups with a 50 lb weight on back in 4 half hours, set on 28th May 1987, B'ham UK.
1,500,230 press ups in a calender year, averaging 4000 per day, broken on 1st Oct 1989, B'ham UK.
37,350 press ups in 24 hours, broken on 1st May 1989, B'ham UK.
2,521 one arm press ups in 1 hour, set on 12th Feb 1996, B'ham UK.
8,794 one arm press ups in 5 hours, broken on 12th Feb 1996, B'ham UK.
1,940 back of hands push ups in 1 hour, broken on 8th Nov 2007, B'ham UK.
1,386 back of hands push ups in 30 min's, broken on 8th Nov 2007, B'ham UK.
627 back of hands push ups in 15 min's, broken on 8th November 2007, B'ham UK.
The World Records were officiated by qualified sports coaches. All of the leading World Record Authority's rank Paddy Doyle as the Worlds number 1 press up endurance champion. Check out www.worldsfittestathlete.co.uk for more info and the recent World Record DVD documentary.
Since 1987 Paddy Doyle has been entered into the 1990 - 2008 Guinness book of World Records, a total of 45 times, his records have been listed in the sports section of the Guinness Book of Records. The toughest World Record he attempted was the Guinness World Record Physical Fitness Challenge Title, which is percieved as one the Worlds toughest World strength speed stamina challenge. Doyles hardest fitness endurance records which he has achieved are;
. Most push ups in a calender year, total 1,500,230. Averaging 4000 per day.
. 1 mile back pack run carrying a 40 lb back pack, time 5 min's 35 sec's.
. Most sit ups in 30 min's with 50 lb weight on chest, total 932.
. Most one arm push ups in 5 hours {using right arm only} total 8,794
. Most squat thrusts in 1 one hour, total 3,743.
. Most freestyle boxing karate rounds. 2 min's rounds, 10 sec rest break. Results -141 rounds, 117 wins, 24 losses. {World United Martial Arts Association {GB} sanctioned event.
Starting from the 23 December 2007, Iron Man Doyle is aiming to achieve the most fitness endurance events in a calender year, they will be most push ups, most sit ups, most miles carrying a 40 lb back pack across hills / mountains, most freestyle karate boxing rounds, most step ups carrying a 40 lb back pack, most punch strikes hitting boxing pads, most distance rowed, most miles cycled, most weights lifted. The Ultimate World Fitness Strength Record will be assessed on how many repititions and distance covered and documented by the 23 December 2008. Stay tuned for upto date results. Check out www.worldsfittestathlete.co.uk
Official World Record footage of Paddy Doyle {GB} beating the Ultimate of fitness records, the Guinness World Records Physical Fitness Challenge Title. Doyle had to beat the Following strength speed stamina challenges, finishing in a new World Record time of 18 hrs. 56 min's. 9 sec's. Beating the former World Record Holder Rob Powell {USA}.
. 12 mile run . 12 mile walk . 1,250 push ups . 1,250 star jumps
. 3,250 sit up crunches . 1,250 standing hip flexors . 110 mile cycle
. 20 mile row . 20 mile cross trainer . Weights lifted 300,000 lb {various lifts}
. 2 mile swim.
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Intensive training for his next World Record. Paddy Doyle is coached by his training team for the Guinness World Records Day Challenge event 8th November 2007. When preparing for an official World Record Title, Doyle's daily training workout would consist of the following -
. 10 mile speed march carrying a 40 lb back pack
. 5 to 6 rounds of full contact boxing martial arts sparring
. 5 mile cycle
. 500 sit ups
. 30 minute's bag work
. 100 back of hands push ups
. 5 mile rowing
. 5 circuits of the strength endurance workout challenge whilst carrying a 40 lb back pack. Consisting of carrying 300 lb weighted tyres over a 30 metre shuttle sprint course, carrying 200 lb dumbells around a 60 metre course, 40 medicine ball push ups, 100 para jumps, 200 sit ups. The training workout is monitored by his training partners and assistant martial arts black belt instructor Paul Jones {GB} and Nigel Perry {GB} martial arts student and former competitor. Check out www.worldsfittestathlete.co.uk
On the 8th Nov 2007 Guinness World Records Day, Paddy Doyle {GB} Beat the previous World Record which was held by by Doug Pruden {Canada}. Doyle achieved the most back of hands push ups in 1 hour his final total was 1,904. The venue was AT Stamina's Boxing Self Defence Gym, Erin Ga Bragh Sports Centre, Birmingham UK.
The Guinness World Records Physical Fitness Challenge Record is percieved as the Worlds toughest fitness endurance record. On 16th Feb 2005 Paddy Doyle {GB} was the first British athlete to break the record, beating the previous record holder Rob Powell {USA}. Throughout the challenge Doyle was closely watched and filmed by independent World Record Officials. Paddy completed the following physical fitness exercises in a time of 18 hrs. 56 min's. 9 sec's.
. 12 mile run . 12 mile walk {carrying 25 lb back pack} . 1,250 strict push ups
. 1,250 star jumps . 3,250 sit up crunches
. 1,250 standing hip flexors . 110 mile cycle
. 20 mile rowing . 20 mile cross trainer
. Weightlifting - lifted 300,000 lb {upper body lifts only}
. 2 mile swim.
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Paddy Doyle broke another Guinness World Records fitness record for the most strict back of hands push ups in 1 hour. The previous record was held by Doug Pruden {Canada}. Endurance Champion Doyle achieved 1,904 back of hands push ups at Stamina's Boxing Self Defence Club, B'ham UK. Rules are the arms to be at a 90 % angle , arms must be locked out and not bent. Check out www.worldsfittestathlete.co.uk
The Guinness Record was broken on 12 Feb 1996 at Staminas boxing self defence gym B'ham UK. The previous record was 8,151. The new record is now 8,794, the rules stipulate that the athlete must use a nominated arm throughout the 5 hour attempt. Check out www.worldsfittestathlete.co.uk
Most push ups in a calender year, averaging 4000 push ups per day. The previous World Record was held by Adam Parsons {US Air Force} 1,293, 850 push ups. The World Record was beaten on the 21 October 1989 at the Holiday Inn Hotel B'ham UK. New Guinness World Record 1,500,230 push ups. Entered into the 1990 Guinness Book of Records p.256. Check out www.worldsfittestathlete.co.uk
First Fitness Endurance Record attempted on the 28th May 1987, completed 4,100 push ups with a 50 lb weight on back in a time of 4 hrs 30 mins. Venue Birmingham City Centre UK. Check out
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