Push-ups and heart health

[Thai]

May be more of a telling sign if someone can't do 10 then if you can do 40 or more. I would really hope every firefighter would be able to to at least 10.

How about cops?

 

[Dillusion]

How about cops?

I guarantee I see some that can't do one.

 

[hikenbike]

I guarantee I see some that can't do one.

I sadly agree even if you define a push-up as chest to elbow height. Many rightfully consider a pushup as down on chest, lift hands, and back up.

 

[JayceeP]

Sadly I don’t go to the gym but every morning after the shower I drop and do 20 push-ups or burpees, 20-30 squats, and a few quick stretches. I know this isn’t enough but at least it gets my heart-rate moving a bit and the blood circulating. Every bit helps I guess.

 

[hikenbike]

Sadly I don’t go to the gym but every morning after the shower I drop and do 20 push-ups or burpees, 20-30 squats, and a few quick stretches. I know this isn’t enough but at least it gets my heart-rate moving a bit and the blood circulating. Every bit helps I guess.

It’s always good to get your heart rate fired up early in the morning. Sure, a little more would be better but better than nothing. Something like this helps a lot and gets your metabolism firing all day ......

Morning Workout Plan: Men's Health.com

 

[TK-422]

Some of this health crap is chicken little the sky is falling to an extreme.

A few days ago I clicked on a link that said eating blueberries could reduce a heart attack.

In link it said if you ate 7 ounces per day for 9 weeks it "could" reduce your risk.

WTF is going on these days? There is so much BS and misinformation out there it's getting crazy.

What's worse people are buying this crap and passing it on. OK I will eat more Blueberries than my stomach can take in every day at a high cost and hope I will not get a heart attack that I was never going to get anyway but media said I might get one.

This is just one example.

 

[Thai]

Some of this health crap is chicken little the sky is falling to an extreme.

A few days ago I clicked on a link that said eating blueberries could reduce a heart attack.

In link it said if you ate 7 ounces per day for 9 weeks it "could" reduce your risk.

WTF is going on these days? There is so much BS and misinformation out there it's getting crazy.

What's worse people are buying this crap and passing it on. OK I will eat more Blueberries than my stomach can take in every day at a high cost and hope I will not get a heart attack that I was never going to get anyway but media said I might get one.

This is just one example.

You seem to not understand difference between internet claims and actual medical studies.

But by all means go on with your rant.

 

[Hepar]

How about cops?

Anyone who someday may be called to save my life!

You seem to not understand difference between internet claims and actual medical studies.

But by all means go on with your rant.

Probably why Pinterest is doing what they're doing.

Pinterest Bans "Vaccination" Searches, Stop Anti-Vaxxer Misinformation | Fortune

 

[MAST4R]

When I was young, someone told me about a push-up routine that I laughed off at first.

- Do 1 push-up - sit up - knees on ground -immediately go back into position to do pushups.

- Do 2 push-ups - same as with one

- Do 3 push-ups - same as with one

- Repeat this all the way up to 10 push-ups; then back pedal back down to 9, 8,7,6,5,4,3,2;1

100 push-ups total

Those of you in good shape might not be challenged. If you are trying to get to that point, this routine might help with your upper-body program.

That sounds interesting. I should try it.

Sadly I don’t go to the gym but every morning after the shower I drop and do 20 push-ups or burpees, 20-30 squats, and a few quick stretches. I know this isn’t enough but at least it gets my heart-rate moving a bit and the blood circulating. Every bit helps I guess.

When I stopped going to the gym, which is when we got our second kid, I started to do something like that, except 40-50 pushups and I don't remember how many squats...lots but I stopped them due to 1/being lazy and 2/having a knee hurt. I did keep the pushups and I still do them seven years later but not as often as I should. Not nearly as often as I should.

So, yes, I need to re-start the squats right away, even if it is just 20-30....

 

[hikenbike]

Some of this health crap is chicken little the sky is falling to an extreme.

A few days ago I clicked on a link that said eating blueberries could reduce a heart attack.

In link it said if you ate 7 ounces per day for 9 weeks it "could" reduce your risk.

WTF is going on these days? There is so much BS and misinformation out there it's getting crazy.

What's worse people are buying this crap and passing it on. OK I will eat more Blueberries than my stomach can take in every day at a high cost and hope I will not get a heart attack that I was never going to get anyway but media said I might get one.

This is just one example.

I think you’re being a bit dramatic. Just use common sense and work better foods into your diet as you are able and cut out the junk. Cutting out junk cold turkey alone will make a big difference.

You should already know that blueberries and other dark colored berries are very good for you in countless ways. It’s not BS.

I also started each day about 3 months ago with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar everyday within 30 min of waking. Google it. Good things will happen. My grandmother is 101 (looks and gets around like she’s 70) and she’s been doing it for 80 years.

Also, starting every other day with 20 min of fasted cardio has been helpful but increasing your strength training is MOST important after 40 yo.

 

[TK-422]

I think you’re being a bit dramatic. Just use common sense and work better foods into your diet as you are able and cut out the junk. Cutting out junk cold turkey alone will make a big difference.

You should already know that blueberries and other dark colored berries are very good for you in countless ways. It’s not BS.

I also started each day about 3 months ago with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar everyday within 30 min of waking. Google it. Good things will happen. My grandmother is 101 (looks and gets around like she’s 70) and she’s been doing it for 80 years.

Also, starting every other day with 20 min of fasted cardio has been helpful but increasing your strength training is MOST important after 40 yo.

I eat blueberries all the time. In fact I made blueberry waffles this morning.

Not 7 cups a day though.

what I'm getting at are all these "studies". They plaster a big headline but when you look into the details it's quite a different thing. It's the fear mongering in the press every day that is getting ridiculous.

For 50 I'm in pretty decent shape.

 

[Dillusion]

Just eat clean(er) get some cardio in and you will be fine.

Been 14 months since I decided to change my lifestyle. No Alcohol no soda and try to stay away from processed foods.

Lost 40lbs and god knows how much body % fat.

 

[Thai]

I eat blueberries all the time. In fact I made blueberry waffles this morning.

Not 7 cups a day though.

what I'm getting at are all these "studies". They plaster a big headline but when you look into the details it's quite a different thing. It's the fear mongering in the press every day that is getting ridiculous.

For 50 I'm in pretty decent shape.

Just make sure that you have good health insurance.....

 

[hikenbike]

Just eat clean(er) get some cardio in and you will be fine.

Been 14 months since I decided to change my lifestyle. No Alcohol no soda and try to stay away from processed foods.

Lost 40lbs and god knows how much body % fat.

That's great. Eliminating sodas is outstanding. That stuff is consumed in this country on crazy levels and it is horrible for you. The calories you drink hurt the most and add up really fast. Only time we have soda in our home is for parties......other than that our kids never got accustomed to it.

 

[Dillusion]

That's great. Eliminating sodas is outstanding. That stuff is consumed in this country on crazy levels and it is horrible for you. The calories you drink hurt the most and add up really fast. Only time we have soda in our home is for parties......other than that our kids never got accustomed to it.

Don't allow my kids to drink soda. When they can buy their own they can try it.

I see too many kids with soda's & energy drinks now days. Don't get me wrong I love drinking Monster but I've cut back and went to the sugar/calorie free one.

 

[MrSeth]

So speaking of heart health I have a quick question for anyone! Can I put a Toyota Aristo 3.0 Twin Turbo engine with ecu into my 91’ 4Runner? I just did full EGR and pair hardline delete on my runner, along with plugs, wires, cold air intake, Fuel Maximizer Module ( 35 extra WHP) and new high flow fuel pump new relays just a bunch of stuff. Was fairly blown away with the throttle response and just overall power that I got! I’d suggest to anyone to do so, and clean out you plhemal too tha helped a bunch! But shortly after first fire up I heard the squire from the timing cover! Water pump dam! So I was gonna just break it down and get the heads redone maybe even bore out for whatever I could do to possible mount up a charger (pro) was my thoughts! But looking for stuff to do so on eBay a pretty blue straight 6 twin turbo children eater popped up and I just thought what the hell, now that would be rad! Even found a Nissan 2.0 turbo with manual trans for 3k! I’m open to thoughts! Please any info would be greatly appreciated! I already have a dodg with a brand new 650hp over 1000ft bulletproofed 17k dollar 5.9 Cummins so don’t really need to do this but if it is not a big deal to do it I am goin to!!

All I can see while reading this is :banplease::banplease::banplease::banplease:

 

[ran]

At 68, I just did almost 3. I do walk about an hour a day. Some light hexbells routines. Many people think I am 10-15 years younger than I am. fun
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[ElectroBoy]

Do 12 ounce curls count as exercise? :cheers:

 

[Grimest]

Anyone tried the 100 push up challenge? I've been thinking of giving it a go recently. Basically you work your way up over a period of time until you can do 100. Sounds pretty daunting but still doable.

 

[Thai]

Any kind of exercise that will lead to your heart pumping faster will have great benefits and significantly lower the risk of a heart attack or any other cardiovascular disease. It doesn't have to be push-ups specifically. Moreover, exercises have proven to positively impact seniors with dementia. Unfortunately, it can't cure it, but it is already scientifically proven that working out regularly throughout your life will considerably decrease the chances of dementia. In conclusion - exercise regularly and stay healthy.

Sadly, my mother proves that study wrong. She exercised like crazy on treadmill twice a day. BMI was excellent all her life. Zero medical issue. Ate great diet. Still has dementia. Progressing to severe as we speak.

Exercise is great for heart and prevent other vascular diseases. But Alzheimer’s? I don’t know. Yeah I know that my mother is case of one….