The push-up is the ultimate barometer of fitness. It tests the whole body, engaging muscle groups in the arms, chest, abdomen, hips and legs. It requires the body to be taut like a plank with toes and palms on the floor. The act of lifting and lowering one\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s entire weight is taxing even for the very fit.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I agree push-ups can be difficult but come on, surely there is something else we can use to judge fitness levels.<\/p>\n
But many people simply can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t do push-ups. Health and fitness experts, including the American College of Sports Medicine, have urged more focus on upper-body fitness. The aerobics movement has emphasized cardiovascular fitness but has also shifted attention from strength training exercises.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I would agree with that. I think on any given day I can easily whip out 15 push-ups (without a break) no problem! What about you?<\/p>\n
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What is the best test of fitness? Running a mile all out? Running a 400? Or is it maxing out on the bench? Maybe even sprinting a 40. Or your vertical leap? I would never claim that a push-up is the best test of someone’s fitness. 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