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Washington Post
05-07-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Which strength training method is best for you? Experts break down the options
When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, which are often driven by cables or levers. You can use resistance bands or tubes to build strength. Or try pushups and pullups — old standbys that create muscle overload by using your own body weight.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
YouTuber does 16,000 push-ups - viewers go wild for 'crazy' effect on his body when shares the results
A fitness YouTuber who has undertaken the mammoth challenge of performing more than 66,000 press ups over the course of the year has shared the astonishing effect on his body. Cedrik Flipo, from Montreal in Canada, started the challenge on January 31, 2022, doing one single push up on the first day, then adding one every day for a year. In a video he posted in 2022, documenting his progress halfway through the challenge, at around the 16,000 mark, he revealed before and after selfies—which have left viewers stunned. 'Say what you want about this thinking, he's innovative, and it's some challenge. Well done lad, I'm quite impressed,' said one viewer, while another described his new build as 'crazy'. The image in the clip, that's had more than a million views, show Mr Flipo prior to the challenge looking slight and with little muscle tone, while images taken after show a beefed-up transformation. He said in the video: 'I haven't skipped a single day doing these push-ups, except for one day that I hurt my shoulders so I couldn't do the push ups all the way through. 'This was my physique before I started doing push-ups and not even halfway through this challenge, you could already see I gained a lot of upper body mass. 'So if you're looking to get bigger and gain muscle, I would definitely recommend this challenge as it is not very long and it is very efficient,' he said. One viewer, who was also doing the challenge, commented: 'Bro that's sick—I have been going hard since January 1 too. 'I'm 33 years-old and in the best shape of my life since I started working out. I started last winter, but started being really focused this year.' He's not the only one to see dramatic results from an extreme push up challenge—early this year musician Jackson Hunter did 500 in one hour, reported MailOnline. After completing the challenge he showed viewers the muscles in his arms and chest had become far bigger in size. While doing 500 push ups is on the excessive side, experts say the ability to complete the exercise is a great indicator of general health. This is because it uses most major muscle groups throughout the entire body, including legs, abs, shoulders, back and arms. The move involves beginning face down on the ground, with your toes tucked, elbows bent and hands about shoulder height. Keeping your body straight and parallel to the floor, push yourself up until your arms are straight and you are on your hands and toes. His body before he did the 500 push-up challenge (left) and his bigger muscles after the challenge Then, lower yourself back down to complete one full push up and continue until you need to stop and rest. According to a paper published by University of Harvard researchers, doing ten push-ups a day can dramatically reduce the risk of developing heart disease. The latest video resurfaced as the start of this month, as the UK's biggest cancer charity, Cancer Research UK, launched its 100 push-ups a day challenge. The feat involves completing push-ups each day for the entire month of June to raise money for the charity, and help fund breakthroughs. Volunteers have taken to social media to share clips of themselves participating in the mammoth challenge, including Stace Payne, who said he wants to achieve the fitness goal in aid of family members currently battling cancer. 'Whether it's a personal fight or one you've witnessed through loved ones, cancer touches far too many lives,' he said.
Forbes
31-05-2025
- General
- Forbes
Fox News Correspondent Summits Mount Everest, Does 22 Pushups
Fox News Senior Correspondent Mike Tobin on the summit of Mount Everest Carrying a Fox News Channel flag, Fox News Senior Correspondent Mike Tobin reached the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. That's a massive achievement in itself, but Tobin completed one of the world's riskiest and most dangerous challenges by dropping and doing 22 pushups in recognition of the 22 veterans who die by suicide every day. 'You have seen some of the different events that people have done as far as the 22 push-ups in recognition of the veteran suicide," Tobin said on Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom. 'I hope that a troubled guy out there somewhere who was looking at suicide as a reasonable response to his troubles will realize that someone took the time to do that in a perilous situation and reconsider before he hurts himself.' Tobin, an experienced climber who has reached the summits of Cotopoxi, Chimborazo, Aconcagua, the Eiger, the Matterhorn, the Wetterhorn, and Cho Oyu, says preparing for Everest was an entirely different--and grueling--experience. 'We did crazy kinds of training,' he said. 'Like, I take the sandbags that our cameramen use and I put them in a backpack and I ran up and down the Indiana sand dunes for hours at a time.' But that physical training couldn't prepare him for the unique psychological experience of reaching the top of the world--and then returning safely. 'I certainly was spooked at different times on the climb,' Tobin said. "The only time I really noticed that I was spooked was coming back down the Second Step. To explain what the Second Step is, on the northeast ridge of Everest, there are three major obstacles, the First, Second and Third Step. And for whatever reason--and some of the other guys on the team said the same thing--coming back down on the Second Step, that was spooky.' GOKYO- KHUMBU HIMAL,NEPAL: (UNDATED FILE PHOTO) Mount Everest, at 8,850-meters (29,035-foot) ... More towers over the surrounding peaks as seen from the adjacent Gokyo Ri in this undated file photo. A record 1,000 climbers plan assaults on the summit as mountaineers celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the conquest of Everest on May 29, 2003. Since Sir Edmund Hillary climbed Everest in May 1953, 1,200 men and women from 63 countries have summited the mountain. (Photo by) It was in Everest's 'death zone,' above 26,247 feet where the air is too thin to support human life without supplemental oxygen that Tobin stopped to complete the 22 pushup challenge. ""The only way you survive the death zone is to get in and out of there as fast as you can before the sand runs out of your hourglass or before the oxygen runs out of your bottle," said Tobin. "I was just trying to think, 'Keep your head about yourself. Don't make any mistakes, don't turn what's otherwise going to be a celebration into a tragedy.'" About 700 to 1,000 climbers attempt the summit each year, with success rates ranging between 60% and 70%, according to Climbing Kilimanjaro. In 2023, 12 climbers died on Everest, and another five were separated from their teams and listed as missing. In terms of climbing, once you've reached Everest it's all quite literally downhill from there. But would Tobin want to follow his climb with another equally impressive feat? 'Given the caliber of men I climbed with on this team, it will be hard to top this Everest experience," Tobin said. "However, the very reason I became a reporter is a lust for the next experience or adventure. I won't shut the door and declare the thrill-seeking portion of my life has peaked. In the short term, what I want now, is to be with my wife.'
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michelle Obama calls out Ellen DeGeneres over insane claim when she was First Lady
Michelle Obama revealed Ellen DeGeneres questioned her push-up technique after the TV host challenged the First Lady to a physical competition. Speaking to comedian Amy Poehler on her podcast, Michelle divulged details of her early relationship with Ellen. 'Ellen... my first term she challenged me to a push up competition. I'm the First Lady, you know?' 'She heard that I worked out. So I'm on her show doing push-ups and I did more push-ups than her,' Michelle continued. 'She still says I didn't go down all the way. Anatomically, I don't think I can. My arms are very long and she's a much smaller person than me.' The incident took place during a 2012 episode of Ellen's once-lauded talk show, which ended in 2022 after the comedian faced backlash and allegations of creating a toxic workplace. Video of the exchange shows Ellen ask Michelle: 'I was just wondering if you could do more push-ups than I could do.' Michelle then said: 'You know, it depends on how your back is. I know you've got these back issues.' The First Lady went on to win with 25 push-ups. Michelle has been on a PR and marketing blitz this year, appearing on a host of podcasts alongside her brother, Craig Robinson, promoting their own show. During her interviews, she's attempted to squash long-running rumors that she and her husband, former President Barack Obama, are divorcing. Speaking briefly about her marriage, she told Poehler 'We have a deal, Barack and I. 'I can tease you, but you cannot tease me,' she joked. 'When me, Malia and Sasha are together, he doesn't stand a chance. We mercilessly go after him. Teasing is our love language.' Michelle said she's looking forward to embracing the mishaps on her own podcast, comparing her work now to her role as First Lady. 'Not trying to get things so perfect. As First Lady, the eight years, even beyond, the stakes were so high. Michelle set the record straight after speculation over the former first couple's recent public appearances during a podcast with entrepreneur and investor Steven Bartlett 'Barack and I, our team, we felt like we didn't have room to get anything wrong.' Last week, Michelle set the record straight after mounting speculation she and Barack were headed for divorce. She was speaking about the former first couple's recent public appearances during a podcast with entrepreneur and investor Steven Bartlett. 'If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it,' she said, laughing. Bartlett mentioned how the media had speculated about pair's future after she skipped out on Donald Trump 's inauguration. The host said her absence left some believing 'there's an issue with you and Barack, there's a divorce coming.' She added that she's 'not a martyr' and joked about how she would address such marital strife publicly. 'I would be problem-solving in public, like, "Let me tell you what he did,"' she said. Michelle acknowledged that marriage is 'hard' for her and the former president but added that 'I wouldn't trade it,' calling President Obama, 'as the young people say... my person.'
Fox News
08-05-2025
- Health
- Fox News
5 fitness gadgets to strengthen your push-up game
Weight training is essential to good physical health and is especially important for aging well. A study by Harvard researchers found that middle-aged men who could do 20 push-ups had better heart health over time. Push-ups are a versatile bodyweight exercise that effectively builds strength, particularly in the upper body, core and legs. They are also easy to fit into any fitness routine. If you find it difficult, add modifications like getting on your knees to build strength. Strengthen your push-up game with these five fitness gadgets: These Ultimate Body Press Push-Up Blocks support a relaxed, flat palm position, with fingers extended over the side of a raised surface to relieve strain. You can also try these more traditional push-up handles, $9.98 at Walmart, to give yourself more space for a wider range of motion. This can help improve shoulder stability and strength. For assistance with your push-ups, try this Slingshot Push-Up Band, $47 at Walmart. This band is designed to help you execute push-ups with the correct form and efficiency. The deeper you go into the movement, the more assistance you receive. Its flexible construction and double-ply chest portion make it easier for you to put on and take off. Using these bands during push-ups can help increase resistance and make the exercise more challenging, leading to greater strength gains. Original price: $279 Dumbbell exercises like chest presses and rows build chest, shoulders and tricep strength to support push-ups. Start with this set from Walmart, which includes five pairs of rubber hex dumbbells ranging from five to 25 pounds. The set includes an A-frame storage rack to save floor space. You can buy a similar set of weights on Amazon for $189. Original price: $45.99 Pull-ups are a great exercise for building upper body strength, including the back muscles that stabilize the shoulders during push-ups. This freestanding pull-up bar dip station is a great option that accommodates all levels. This freestanding bar from Walmart, on sale for $48.64, has a thickened steel pipe and a reinforced structure for stability and support. For more Deals, visit Original price: $162.49 This bench can be used for incline push-ups, which focus on the upper chest, or for triceps dips, which target the triceps muscles crucial for push-up performance. The weight bench features eight back and three seat positions, allowing you to complete a full-body workout.
