‘Push-ups’ as per your age!

Experts reveal the number of ‘Push-ups’ as per your age. A simple and easy way to test your physical strength and cardiovascular health can be done just about anywhere, by dropping to your hands and feet to do a push-up. Not only is this a great way to work out your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core, but the number you are able to complete has been described by the Mayo Clinic as a good way to 'measure muscular strength and endurance'. This target number can vary depending on your age, and can be a helpful goal for those who have not done any push-ups in a while - and you have to do them all in one go, or it doesn't count. Lying flat on the floor with your toes tucked in and your hands slightly wider than your shoulders, push yourself up straight, keeping your back parallel with the floor until your arms are straight. Now lower yourself and repeat the process. A fit and healthy woman at the age of 25 should be able to do roughly 20 push-ups with proper form, while a man should be able to do 28, most advice agrees. Fitness experts Freddie Chatt and Adam Clarke have shared with Women's Health how many push-ups a woman should be able to complete, which they broke down by age: 15 to 19 years old – 18 to 24 push-ups 20 to 29 years old – 15 to 20 push-ups 30 to 39 years old – 13 to 19 push-ups 40 to 49 years old – 11 to 14 push-ups 50 to 59 years old – seven to 10 push-ups 60 to 69 years old – five to 11 push-ups 70 to 79 years old – three to eight push-ups (including kneeling push-ups) 80+ years old – 2 to 5 push-ups (including kneeling push-ups) men should be able to complete: Age 25 - 28 push-ups Age 35 - 21 push-ups Age 45 - 16 push-ups Age 55 - 12 push-ups Age 65 - 10 push-ups They also advise using these push-up targets as a way to measure your progress when starting a fitness regimen. "If your pushup count is below the target number, use the target as a goal to work toward. Counts above the targets mean better fitness."