Did you know that how long you can stand on one leg can show how healthy you are? It’s the same with push-ups – they can help you check your heart health. A study in JAMA Network found that adults who could do 40 push-ups were less likely to have heart problems than those who could only do 10. The Mayo Clinic suggests good push-up numbers to aim for: Women should do 20 push-ups and men 28 push-ups. To do a push-up, lie on the floor, push up with your arms, and lower your body until your chin touches the floor. Don’t worry if push-ups are hard for you, you can do easier versions like couch push-ups or wall push-ups. If you have health issues or feel pain while exercising, talk to your doctor. Keep trying and stay healthy!
Vocabulary List:
- Health /hɛlθ/ (noun): The state of being free from illness or injury; overall physical and mental condition.
- Push-ups /ˈpʊʃʌps/ (noun): An exercise in which a person raises and lowers their body using their arms while in a prone position.
- Problems /ˈprɒbləmz/ (noun): Difficulties or issues that need to be addressed or solved.
- Exercise /ˈɛksərsaɪz/ (noun): Activity that is done to improve physical fitness and health.
- Version /ˈvɜːrʒən/ (noun): A particular form of something differing in certain respects from an earlier form or other forms.
- Suggested /səɡˈdʒɛstɪd/ (verb): Proposed as a plan or course of action; advised.
How much do you know?
What can standing on one leg indicate about your health?
According to the study in JAMA Network, how many push-ups were adults who did to be less likely to have heart problems?
What is the recommended number of push-ups for women according to the Mayo Clinic?
What alternative versions of push-ups are suggested in the text for those finding regular push-ups challenging?
What should you do if you have health issues or feel pain while exercising?
What is the suggested course of action for staying healthy according to the text?
Standing on one leg is not a good indicator of overall health.
The Mayo Clinic recommends 25 push-ups for women to maintain heart health.
If push-ups are difficult, the text advises trying easier versions like wall push-ups.
It is important to seek medical advice if experiencing health issues during exercise.
Completing 40 push-ups is linked to higher chances of heart problems according to the JAMA Network study.
Engaging in regular physical activity is not emphasized as a way to stay healthy in the text.
According to the Mayo Clinic, men should aim to do push-ups for heart health.
The JAMA Network study found that adults who could do 40 push-ups were less likely to have heart problems than those who could only do .
If you have health issues or feel pain while exercising, it is advisable to talk to your .
The text recommends trying easier versions like couch push-ups or wall push-ups if standard push-ups are for you.
Standing on one leg and push-ups can provide insights into your level.
The suggested course of action for maintaining good health is to keep and stay healthy.
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