00:00Think you're healthy? Forget the fancy tests. How many push-ups you can do might tell you more.
00:05Experts at the Mayo Clinic say push-ups are one of the best ways to measure total body strength.
00:10They work your chest, arms, abs, back, glutes, even your legs.
00:15And here's what they say you should be able to do.
00:18At age 25, men should aim for 28 push-ups, women 20.
00:22At 35, it drops slightly, 21 for men, 19 for women.
00:26By 45, it's 16 and 14. At 55, the bar lowers to 12 for men and 10 for women.
00:33And at 65, both should aim for 10 push-ups.
00:36But not everyone agrees with these numbers.
00:39Some trainers say real-life strength varies too much for strict standards.
00:43Lifestyle, injuries, sleep, even stress, it all matters.
00:47Most importantly, consistency is key.
00:49Start where you are, build up slowly, and stay active.
00:52Because just 20 minutes of movement a day can cut your risk of disease and add years to your life.
00:59So, how many push-ups can you do?
