The Push-Up Challenge

Sadly, 3139 people lost their lives to suicide in Australia in 2020. That's why from 1-24 June, we're asking our staff and members to take on The Push-Up Challenge and complete 3139 push-ups across 24 days to help change this.

All funds raised will help Lifelife Australia continue their vital work providing crisis support services, advocating for change and running prevention programs, so no one is going through their darkest moments alone. 

Ways you can get involved

Join A Team

You can create or join an existing team under our fundraising page. Family and friends are also welcome to join and can sign up to be a part of your team. You can choose to complete 785, 1570, 2354 or the full 3139 push-ups across the 24 days. You can even add in exercise alternatives like sit-ups or squats to mix things up a bit. 

join our team

To help you prepare for the challenge, check out these handy resources:

• Training Guide
• Alternative Exercise Guide
• Push-Up Variations

Log and track your progress

Once you have registered for the challenge and set your overall goal, from Wednesday 1 June, you can start logging your progress via The Push-Up Challenge website, or simply download their app. Remember, you can do this anywhere, anytime! 

Sponsor Someone

If you're not able or interested in being a part of the challenge, you can support the cause by sponsoring someone completing the challenge or donating to our fundraising page. No amount is too little - every little bit helps to change a life!

We hope you can join us. Together, with your help, we can push for better mental health! 

 

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Your Push-Up Tally over the 24 days

Track your progress and take part in our daily challenges over the 24 days!

Complete our challenges for a chance to win some sweet prizes including Armando Sports vouchers, Family and Crèche passes, ARC merch and more! 

DATE	TARGET	CHALLENGE
Wednesday 1 June	74	Spin the Wheel on the gym floor to reveal your mystery workout challenge
Thursday 2 June	130	Challenge one of our Fitness Coaches on the gym floor to push-off
Friday 3 June	157	Take a selfie with your pet mid push-up and tag the Cockburn ARC via Instagram
Saturday 4 June	100	Complete 10 x Push-Ups between your sets
Sunday 5 June	REST	You've crushed the first week of the PUC - kick back and relax today
Monday 6 June	120	Complete our Workout of the Day displayed on the gym floor
Tuesday 7 June	190	Try alternatives today (step-ups, squats, sit-ups, lunges, mountain climbers) to hit your daily target
Wednesday 8 June	117	Challenge yourself to complete as many push-ups in 60 seconds
Thursday 9 June	220	Try variations of a push-up to hit your daily target (incline, bosu ball, tricep, wall, decline) push-ups
Friday 10 June	120	Complete 10 x Push-Ups between your sets
Saturday 11 June	100	Complete our Workout of the Day displayed on the gym floor
Sunday 12 June	REST	Another week down - take a load off
Monday 13 June	127	Try alternatives today (step-ups, squats, sit-ups, lunges, mountain climbers) to hit your daily target
Tuesday 14 June	140	Take a selfie with your kids mid push-up and tag the Cockburn ARC via Instagram
Wednesday 15 June	223	Try variations of a push-up to hit your daily target  (incline, bosu ball, tricep, wall, decline) push-ups
Thursday 16 June	150	Spin the Wheel on the gym floor to reveal your mystery workout challenge
Friday 17 June	140	Challenge one of our Fitness Coaches on the gym floor to push-off
Saturday 18 June	150	Challenge your workout buddy to a push-off
Sunday 19 June	REST	You're on the homestretch. Rest before the final week of the PUC
Monday 20 June	168	Challenge yourself to complete as many push-ups in 60 seconds
Tuesday 21 June	198	Spin the Wheel on the gym floor to reveal your mystery workout challenge
Wednesday 22 June	210	Challenge your workout buddy to a push-off
Thursday 23 June	170	Challenge yourself to complete as many push-ups in 60 seconds
Friday 24 June	135	Spin the Wheel on the gym floor to reveal your mystery workout challenge

We're here for you

It's okay not to feel 100% all the time. If you're not feeling like yourself, there are people here to listen and support you, so you don't have to go it alone:

• Lifeline Australia opens in a new window provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services to Australians. Call 13 11 14.
• MensLine Australia opens in a new window offers 24/7, online counselling support for men struggling with mental health. Call 1300 789 978.
• 13 Yarn opens in a new window provides 24/7 support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Call 13 92 76.
• Kids Helpline opens in a new window is a free, confidential telephone and online counselling service for people aged 5 to 25 years old. Contact them at 1800 55 1800 or About WebChat Counselling | Kids Helpline opens in a new window
• Beyond Blue opens in a new window provides 24/7 confidential support. Contact them at 1300 22 4636 or Beyond Blue - Web Chat opens in a new window (between 3pm-12am).
• Black Dog Institute opens in a new window has resources for depression and bipolar disorder.
• QLife opens in a new window is an Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI+ peer support service. Call 1800 184 527.
• Butterfly Foundation opens in a new window supports people impacted by eating disorders and body image issues. Call 1800 334 673.