During the month of November, Belmont’s staff is taking part in a Sit-up/Push-up challenge! The goal? Do 20 reps of either sit-ups, push-ups or a combination of the two. Regularly doing these two exercises have some great health advantages. Here are ten fast facts about each!

10 Health benefits of push-ups

• Increase functional strength via full body activation
• Muscle stretching for health and vitality
• Enhance your cardiovascular system
• Increase whole body muscle definition – HGH promotion
• Protect your shoulders from injury
• Improve your posture
• Prevent lower back injuries
• Save time while cultivating a strong body
• No cost for a full body workout
• Increase testosterone and reduce osteoporosis development

*to read more about these health benefits, visit https://www.keepinspiring.me/10-massive-benefits-of-push-ups/

10 Health benefits of sit-ups

• Increase muscle mass to get more defined abs
• Speed up your metabolism to burn more calories
• Improve your athletic performance
• Less back pain and reduced risk of injury
• Get a stronger core
• Stand up straighter
• Work on balance and stability
• Improve flexibility and range of motion
• Easy modifications and lots of variations
• Improve your health

*to read more about these health benefits, visit https://www.workoutuni.com/sit-ups-benefits/

 

For minutes a day, you too can enjoy the benefits of these exercises. Commit to 30 days and see what changes you can make!

 

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