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High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel, MS
Push-Ups Cut Risk of Heart Attack, Study Finds
Mar 26, 2024
A study shows push-up capacity predicts cardiovascular events better than LDL cholesterol levels. Strength levels impact biomarkers and survivability. Physical fitness reduces heart attack risk, surpassing factors like statin use. Gender differences in push-up abilities are discussed, highlighting the link between muscle strength and heart health.
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- Higher push-up capacity linked to lower risk of cardiovascular events over 10 years.
- Push-ups can be a cost-effective indicator of cardiovascular health and functional status in men and women.
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Association Between Push-Up Capacity and Future Cardiovascular Events
The study highlighted in the podcast revealed a significant link between push-up capacity and future cardiovascular events over a 10-year follow-up period in firefighters. Researchers found that push-up capacity to exhaustion was strongly correlated with cardiovascular-related events, unlike LDL cholesterol levels. Other factors like blood pressure, blood glucose, triglycerides, and VO2 max showed statistically significant associations in predicting cardiovascular risks.
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