Heart Health

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the USA

Regular Push-Ups exercise promotes heart health by:

1. Lowering bad cholesterol levels (LDL).

2. Raising good cholesterol levels (HDL).

3. Push-Ups help strengthen the heart by working harder and longer.

4. New blood vessels form from regular physical activity, which decreases blood pressure.

Improved Immune System

Regular Push-Ups helps flush bacteria out of the lungs and airways

• Reducing the risk of the common cold, flu, and other illnesses.

• Physical activity like Push-Ups strengthens immune systems making employees less susceptible to viruses at home and in the office.

• Employees that workout regularly are generally healthier than their sedentary counterparts.

• Less sick days, less medical appointments, and overall reduced absenteeism.

• Stronger immune system.

Stress Relief

Stress is a Major Health Problem in The U.S., Warns APA

• Stressed out employees have trouble focusing, thinking clearly, and making rational decisions.

• Reports show exercise helps improve mental health by providing clarity to better handle stress effectively.

• Exercise reduces cortisol levels (the body’s stress hormone) while sweating releases endorphins that help your mind relax.

Disease Prevention

Exercise can be your best medicine

• Exercise has a tremendous effect on the prevention of numerous chronic diseases.

• Moving helps muscles grow stronger, keeps hormones balanced, and decreases inflammation throughout the body.

• An active life just might mean a longer, more enjoyable life.

More Energy

Energy levels are an important indicator of well-being and engagement

• One of the best ways to battle fatigue is to workout.

• Performing Push-Ups through the day helps strengthen cardiovascular health.

• Exercise improves circulation and strengthens the heart muscle – providing an instant rush of energy.

• Exercising boosts oxygen circulation inside your body. Your body gets a boost from an exercise-induced increase in hormone levels that makes you feel more energized.

Productivity

A Harvard study shows the benefits of exercise aren’t just physical

• Research suggests that exercising during working hours can also pump up work performance.

• There is evidence that it boosts mental abilities like:

1. Enhanced creativity

2. Quicker learning

3. Sharper memory

4. Improved concentration

Build Muscles & Core Strength

Pushups are a fast and effective exercise to Progressively Overload to achieve muscle growth with hypertrophy

• Muscles growth

• Improves joints & bones health

• Build core strength, posture, balance, & stability

• Boost testosterones

Weight Management and Fat Burning

Obesity in the workplace is a significant issue for employers

• Exercise is commonly used for weight management and weight loss benefits.

• When paired with a healthy diet, exercise will boost weight loss and tone the body.

• Those who exercise regularly have a much lower risk of obesity.

Social Connections

Providing an opportunity for colleagues to connect outside of a the regular formal work environment fosters healthy personal and professional relationships

• Provide employees a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and/or yearly Push-Ups challenge.

• Tiered Push-Ups Club

• Push-Up champion of the year with reward and incentives.

• Working out with others can help hold your employees accountable for workouts.

• Companies show proof they want to see workers thrive beyond the workspace.

Boost Confidence

Push-Ups can build stronger self-esteem and confidence 

• According to Health Digest, push-ups offer a ton of benefits, including lowering stress levels, improving focus, increasing metabolism, and strengthening your core. Adding push-ups to your daily routine can also improve your overall mental health and mood. Ahmad Mickens, who founded Connecticut's Revolution Training, says consistency is everything. "I'm a strong believer in consistency. Doing something every day builds good habits and routine. When you build a good habit, it spreads through all areas of your lifestyle, thus building strong self-esteem and confidence."

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