Every day for 30 days, we pushed through the infamous “Bring Sally Up” push-up challenge—and then hit repeat. What started as a viral trend became our daily torture session and test of willpower.

The ability to perform push-ups—a seemingly simple bodyweight exercise—has emerged as a surprising predictor of overall health and longevity, sparking a viral fitness trend that challenges ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. The viral “11 push-up challenge” is motivating women ...