Benefits of doing 100 pushups in a day

Doing 100 pushups daily can offer several benefits, according to Sal Di Stefano, a co-host from the Mind Pump Podcast. These benefits include:

1. Building Good Habits: Regularly performing pushups can help create a healthy routine, similar to brushing your teeth. It becomes a part of your daily life, contributing to long-term fitness maintenance 1.

2. Calorie Burning and Muscle Maintenance: Performing daily pushups helps burn calories and maintain muscle mass, particularly in the chest, arms, and shoulders. While it won't build large muscles like a bodybuilder, it helps in maintaining muscle tone and strength 1.

3. Convenience and Accessibility: Pushups don't require equipment and can be done anywhere, making them an accessible exercise option. They also don't require much time, making them easier to fit into a busy schedule 2.

4. Strength Gains: Practicing movements like pushups daily can lead to significant strength improvements. By spreading the activity throughout the day, such as doing a few sets of pushups at different times, you can enhance muscle endurance and performance 3.

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     Daily Movement Practices

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     Commitment to Habits

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     Daily Practice Benefits

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     Power of Pushups

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5. Cardiovascular Benefits: A study highlighted by Ben Greenfield shows that being able to perform more than 40 pushups is associated with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Although this study focused on middle-aged men, it is likely applicable to women as well. This highlights the exercise's potential role in reducing health risks 4.

To maximize these benefits, it's suggested to integrate pushups into your day in manageable sessions and aim to gradually increase your endurance and strength over time.