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!
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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.
