I think the question is *why* I would want to do pushups.
Yes, exactly.
You're a bloody puppet! You're a wee little puppet man!
Spike ,'Smile Time'
Natter 59: Dominate Your Face!
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Atropa - Jun 10, 2008 8:11:23 am PDT #2204 of 10003
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Kat - Jun 10, 2008 8:13:31 am PDT #2205 of 10003
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
The ability to do pushups, according the article, is an indicator of not only overall fitness, but also of how well a person will age. Someone in the article makes the point that, especially as you age, the ability to stop your body from a fall is more important and your ability to recover from a fall is a big deal.
tommyrot - Jun 10, 2008 8:13:53 am PDT #2206 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I just went and proved to my self that I can still do pushups. But I saw no reason to see how many I could do....
Dana - Jun 10, 2008 8:14:49 am PDT #2207 of 10003
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
The ability to do pushups, according the article, is an indicator of not only overall fitness, but also of how well a person will age.
Oh, well. Hopefully my otherwise mostly clean living will make up for that.
Atropa - Jun 10, 2008 8:15:39 am PDT #2208 of 10003
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
The ability to do pushups, according the article, is an indicator of not only overall fitness, but also of how well a person will age.
Huh. Okay, I guess that makes sense. So, anyone want to explain (or link to) the proper form for girly pushups? I may try doing some when I get to the office. (With my door shut of course, do I look like I've completely lost my mind?)
I wonder if petticoats will be a hinderance in doing pushups?
juliana - Jun 10, 2008 8:17:24 am PDT #2209 of 10003
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
How To Do A Push-Up - to do the girly version, you have your knees on the ground.
aurelia - Jun 10, 2008 8:18:45 am PDT #2210 of 10003
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
That Times article was interesting and the sidebar video was amusing. I'm certain my form was much better than any of the women in the video.
Sparky1 - Jun 10, 2008 8:28:31 am PDT #2211 of 10003
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I think the question is *why* I would want to do pushups.
We're amusing Kat, I think. (We all ask to be amused at some point here so...)
I can do more than 16 (I'm 40 later this year), probably because of the yoga and pilates. I even have those perfect pushup things, because I am a huge sucker for that kind of exercise equipment (and it does make it easier on my wrists).
Dana - Jun 10, 2008 8:36:33 am PDT #2212 of 10003
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Hey sumi and Plei, what did you think about the Belmont?
aurelia - Jun 10, 2008 8:41:49 am PDT #2213 of 10003
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
I've been feeling oddly motivated to improve my fitness before my next birthday (I'm also 40 later this year). My job is often pretty physical, but I'm trying to get in the habit of practicing pilates more regularly.