Seniors: Test your fitness at home
Here are some questions that will help you assess your needs and determine whether you require exercise assistance.
You're capable of walking 50 ft in 12 seconds. This standard provides a reliable indication of a person's ability to walk for exercise. If you can't, you should consider how to start moving.
Can you cover 400 meters (just under a quarter mile) on foot in slightly more than five minutes? Walking 400 meters, or roughly one loop around a high school track, is the threshold for endurance.
Can you get off of a chair five times in less than 11 seconds? This test measures the lower body strength required for a variety of activities, including walking, ascending stairs, getting out of a chair or car, picking something up off the floor, using the restroom, and stepping out of a bathtub.
Are you able to walk 10,000 steps per day? Well done if you can hit this standard. According to studies, it can help shield people from osteoarthritis and the onset of mobility issues.
Can you maintain a still position for ten seconds with one foot directly in front of the other without stumbling? Well done if you didn't sway or move. Continue to take ten steps in a straight line without losing your balance as you practice more difficult movements. To take our balance test, click here.
Everyone should exercise. But the reality is that some people, especially seniors, lack the flexibility, strength, and range of motion needed for exercise. For individuals who are just starting out, that is particularly true.
If you struggled with some of these essential fitness test, working with a fitness professional might be helpful! I provide free fitness assessments can be carried out on Zoom remotely or in person. To get started, fill out our contact form by clicking the button in the upper right hand corner of this page.
Getting an evaluation is an excellent opportunity to speak with an experienced fitness practitioner about your fitness goals, learn about how exercise can help you, and help you develop a plan going forward to live a healthier and fitter life.
