He continued to talk about a recent study in the US that involved firefighters.
“Those who could do 40 press-ups or more in one go when they were in their late 30s were far less likely to have a heart attack in the next 10 years than those who could manage less than 10,” Dr Moseley revealed.
“Like any exercise, it’s vital to start gradually, because you don’t want to pull a muscle,” he added.
For beginners, Dr Mosley recommends doing press-ups against the wall or while kneeling.
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