{"id":764348,"date":"2026-06-27T08:46:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T08:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/764348\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T08:46:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T08:46:27","slug":"this-98-year-old-does-40-push-ups-every-single-day-heres-the-one-rule-he-swears-by","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/764348\/","title":{"rendered":"This 98-Year-Old Does 40 Push-Ups Every Single Day \u2013 Here\u2019s the One Rule He Swears By"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bill Kober plans to still be doing daily push-ups<\/a> when he turns 100 \u2013 and the 40 he\u2019s currently clocking up every day at 98 puts him in good stead to reach that goal. <\/p>\n

In fact, he does \u2018at least\u2019 40 a day \u2013 an average of 20 in the morning, and 20 in the evening. Paired with a bit of pilates<\/a> (apparently, he recently mastered the crow pose), it\u2019s a routine built around maintaining strength and mobility so he can enjoy life for as long as possible. <\/p>\n

\u2018Only in my later years have I realised that I\u2019ve got this ability, and so I do it because I\u2019m able to,\u2019 Kober told BBC Suffolk<\/a>. \u2018As they say, use it or lose it, and I don\u2019t want to lose it.\u2019 <\/p>\n

The Benefits of Daily Push-Ups<\/p>\n

As well as being one of the most effective ways to improve your upper-body strength using bodyweight, push-ups can improve core stability<\/a> and boost cardiovascular capacity: making them a fantastic exercise to build an exercise habit around, especially as you age. <\/p>\n

A higher push-up capacity is also associated with greater longevity and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease<\/a> \u2013 so being able to do more will help you stay healthy for longer.<\/p>\n

Kober’s Top Tip<\/p>\n

Kober\u2019s routine is incredibly simple. <\/p>\n

\u2018I do it until I can\u2019t do it anymore. And then I get up and relax \u2013 and that\u2019s it,\u2019 he said. \u2018I\u2019ve never followed [fitness] religiously, but I dabbled in a little bit of weight training and I tried running, although I didn\u2019t like that very much.\u2019 <\/p>\n

He says his push-up routine is what keeps him \u2018breathing well\u2019 but credits his \u2018good genes\u2019 as the key to his long life. <\/p>\n

\u2018Obviously they\u2019re working well,\u2019 he added. <\/p>\n

With push-ups being such a big part of his daily routine, Kober has honed his technique carefully over the years, and has one key tip for nailing the perfect push-up<\/a>. <\/p>\n

So, what is it? <\/p>\n

\u2018A good straight back which gives you a nice tight buttock,\u2019 he said. \u2018If I stuck a \u00a320 note in between your buttocks, you\u2019ve got to grip over it so that no-one can take it.\u2019 <\/p>\n

Of course, while Kober\u2019s two times a day, 20-rep routine is a great way to maintain mobility and strength, building muscle may require a slightly different approach. Evidence supports<\/a> aiming for 3-4 sets of 6-12 reps \u2013 but if you find press-ups easy, then up that to around 20. <\/p>\n

\"fitness<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s one thing Kori Sampson knows, it\u2019s how to optimise your body composition for performance. To tap into his knowledge as an elite athlete and coach, we asked him to create a 4-week plan to help you move faster, recover quicker and keep pushing when the fatigue sets in \u2013 all while improving your muscle-to-fat ratio.<\/p>\n

Ready to build muscle, burn fat and come out the other side looking, feeling and performing better? Click here<\/a> to get 14 days of free access to the plan via the Men\u2019s Health app.
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