Naked push-ups
How do naked push-ups sound to you? Well, let me tell you, I just got off the phone with a colleague and friend, Dr. Jose Antonio, Ph.D., FACSM, CSCS, Chief Executive Officer of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) and one of its co-founders. We were talking health and fitness when he brought up something a fellow fitness pro, Suzy Favor Hamilton does and recommends on a regular basis.
You got it. Naked push-ups.
Before showering each morning, Suzy -- an elite athlete, makes a habit of dropping and doing 20 push-ups. It's simple and it may sound silly, but getting down and earning a good shower each day seems like a great idea to me!
Naked push-ups are smart for two reasons. They create a habitual time and place for you to make push-ups happen. Second, it seems as they would force you to get in touch with your body at least once each day. Do you like the way your legs hold firm as you go through the motion? Could you work on trimming down your tummy so it doesn't touch the ground first? I imagine that naked push-ups would give most of us the motivation to choose the right foods and pursue even more exercise as the day progresses.
So! Warn your spouse, or whomever else may walk in on you as you begin your new pre-shower routine, and don't forget to place a dry towel down so you don't slip. Suzy, Jose and I will all look forward to hearing how it goes!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
7-09-2008 @ 1:51PM
Vishaal said...
I'm 6 foot 1 and our bathroom is narrow this just ain't gonna happen. Too bad! It sounds like fun.
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7-09-2008 @ 2:13PM
gbygbygby said...
yep, i already do my pilates naked...well not completely...i wear a bra and some panties but im able to get a good view of how my body is changing...the toning, the firming...and it really does motivate to stay on track when you get a good look at your body doing its work, when you can watch your abs forming its 6 pack..and the muscles in your legs elongating and firming up..
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7-10-2008 @ 2:05PM
Halochic45 said...
I do all my exersises naked at home. I don't see any point in getting more clothes all sweaty.
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7-10-2008 @ 2:19PM
Helia said...
Vishaal! You don't *have* to do them in the bathroom, you know. Somewhere in your abode is a space that will accommodate your horizontal 6'1" frame for push-ups (and I'm not talking the bed).
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7-10-2008 @ 4:05PM
Jenn said...
I do naked push-ups in my bed thank you! That includes those abdominal thrusts. LOL
7-10-2008 @ 2:30PM
jeri said...
Just so asinine it is almost not even worthy of comment.
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7-10-2008 @ 2:39PM
E said...
I did naked push ups before...but i didnt see the mouse trap.
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7-10-2008 @ 2:43PM
Sophia said...
DO NOT CLICK ON BRAD'S PARIS HILTON LINK...I DID AND WAS INFECTED WITH THE ADVANCE ANTIVIRUS SPYWARE AND IT TOOK HOURS TO GET RID OF IT. NOT SURE IF I EVER WILL AS IT RECREATES ITSELF...
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7-10-2008 @ 2:46PM
Melissa said...
OK so what's new with exercising naked at home. On the floor, the twist board, hula hoop, or plain old yoga I have been "working out" nude at home because who cares if you dress to impress just to sweat. Hop in a fragrant bath or a shower after cost less than buying special clothes to get wet. So bring it on.
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7-10-2008 @ 3:16PM
brdbrns4 said...
I tried the naked push ups. Bad idea. I had morning wood and my feet slipped on the bathroom floor. I injured my johnson.
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7-10-2008 @ 3:18PM
YOISME said...
THATS FUNNY, IVE BEEN SECRETELY DOING NAKED CRUNCHES IN THE BATHROOM BEFORE MY SHOWER FOR OVER 10 YEARS! GUESS IM SMARTER THAN I THOUGHT!
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7-10-2008 @ 3:19PM
redmusiccandy said...
I used to work out naked and it's the best cause you feel your body working, moving and stretching. I think it motivates you to continue- since you're feeling the results.
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7-10-2008 @ 3:43PM
atomic said...
I did naked push-ups when i was in my twenties. Unfortunately....i'm still paying child support because of it.
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7-10-2008 @ 3:52PM
BearStar55 said...
I use to watch " Nude Aerobicize " on ShowTime back in the Mid - 80's . That was Fun & exciting ! Gave My Eyeballs one hell of a workout and got my old heart a Pumping and Blood Pressure Up ! Use to make me want to join in buck Naked with all those Sexy Babes excizing !
Wish they would bring that back On again ! That is the Only way to workout !
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7-10-2008 @ 3:54PM
hottie said...
just do the pushups however you can
add situps and lunges and you'll get some real whole body benefits
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7-10-2008 @ 3:56PM
BearStar55 said...
I use to do Naked Push-Ups while at the same time , my ex-wife was under me doing naked Pole Vaulting. But then the Kids came along and that put a end to that sorta fun ! LOL
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7-10-2008 @ 4:03PM
heidi said...
it is really hard to do with children around even though mine are grown now, you never know when they will be coming through the door, and they have keys
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7-10-2008 @ 4:07PM
Bevv said...
Obviously this person making this recommendation does not have 4 frisky cats that love to attack dangling objects.
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7-10-2008 @ 4:10PM
BEV said...
Obviously this person making this recommendation does not live with 4 frisky cats that love to attack dangling objects.
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7-10-2008 @ 4:33PM
nikki said...
you guys should try naked suba diving
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