One reason to work on improving your push-ups is that part of fitness testing. You can use industry guidelines for your age to measure the number of full push ups you can do in a minute
This is a simple way to track your strength and fitness over fifty
| 40 -49 | 50 – 59 | 60 – 69 | |
|
Excellent |
>28 |
>25 |
>23 |
|
Above Average |
15-27 |
11-24 |
11-22 |
|
Average |
10-14 |
5-10 |
4-10 |
|
Below Average |
3-9 |
2-4 |
2-3 |
|
Poor |
<2 |
<1 |
<1 |
Although it’s considered a challenging exercise, it is also very simple to execute (on paper!)
The push-up consists of two moves,
- lowering your body to the ground you need flexibility in your chest muscles and
- pushing back up which uses/builds on your upper body strength.
If you are looking for some ways to improve your push ups. Check out my blog here on 3 ways to improve your push ups
It is a great way of measuring your strength and progress as you get older. If you are looking for a different way to motivate yourself, measuring your push ups is great and simple to do!
Samantha Valand is a Pilates teacher, Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer. Who helps over fifties women fall in love with exercising again after the menopause. You can find some inspiration over on the blog If you are interested how coaching can help you can start here. Samantha has a free monthly newsletter to help you live healthy ever after.
