The Physical & Mental Benefits of Push-Ups
More Push-Ups May Mean Less Risk of Heart Problems
Researchers found that the men who had originally performed the most push-ups were least likely to get heart disease. Specifically, those who could do 40 or more push-ups had a 96% lower risk of cardiovascular diseases than those who could only do 10 or fewer push-ups.
Why Planks and Push-Ups Are Killing Your Wrists
A physical therapist explains how to deal with workout-induced wrist pain, and avoid it in the first place.
When You Do Pushups Every Day, This Is What Happens
When you do pushups every day…
You may feel less stressed
Will help you focus better
Can help improve your metabolism
You're strengthening your core
Can help you do more pushups
Your confidence soars
Your posture could improve
Your cardiovascular health may improve
You may be teaching yourself to fall down more safely
Can help prevent bone loss and even build bone mass
May alleviate back pain
Five Reasons Exercise Improves Productivity
21% higher concentration
22% higher for finishing work on time
25% higher for working without unscheduled breaks
41% for feeling more motivated to complete work
80% of Americans Don’t Get Enough Exercise — and Here’s How Much You Actually Need
Preschool children (ages 3-5). Be active throughout the day.
Children and adolescents (ages 6-17). Do at least 60 minutes of moderate to intense exercise each day.
Adults. Aim for 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous exercise each week.
Stop Doing Pushups From Your Knees. Try These Scalable Exercises Instead.
When performed properly, pushups are a great foundational bodyweight exercise that utilizes more muscle groups than you realized when you were doing them in gym class—from the chest, shoulders, triceps, even your core. That's not the case with kneeling pushups. Here’s why.
5 Undeniable Benefits of Doing More Push-Ups, According to Science
You'll improve your heart health
You'll burn more fat
You'll sleep better
You'll get a meaningful full-body workout
You'll build more strength
Investing In Employee Fitness Can Have A Great ROI
Absenteeism from work
Disability program use
Workers’ compensation program costs
Turnover
Family medical leave
On-the-job productivity loss (“presenteeism”)
Why 100 Push Ups Throughout The Day is Better Than All At Once
You still build muscle & strength by spreading out push ups
100 push ups throughout the day creates a great habit
You’re more likely to complete 100 Push Ups
It’s easier to progress with more reps
Why You Should Let Your Employees Exercise on the Clock?
To help employees feel and perform better, it's time to let them exercise while at work.
Fewer short and long-term illnesses
Increased intelligence and long-term memory
Higher employee satisfaction and engagement