How many push ups are required to equal running 1 mile?

Answer 1

Well, honey, if you're looking to burn the same amount of calories as running a mile, you'd need to do around 100 push-ups. But let's be real, push-ups and running work different muscle groups and have different benefits, so why not mix it up and do both? Variety is the spice of life, after all.

Answer 2

The number of push-ups required to equal running 1 mile depends on various factors such as the individual's weight, age, fitness level, and running pace. On average, a person burns around 100 calories by running 1 mile. To burn the same number of calories through push-ups, one would need to do approximately 100 push-ups. However, it is important to note that push-ups primarily target upper body muscles, while running engages lower body muscles and provides cardiovascular benefits.

Answer 3

The avg male sleeve length is 33/34 inches (since your wrists are bent during a pushup. So going down and back up one (a pushup) equals on avg. 66 inches. There are 63,330 inches in a mile. So if we divide that number by 66inches, then there are 960 mush ups in a mile.