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☆ 3 simple tests that show how well you're aging, which you can do right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Good balance, strength, and a sturdy gait keep us mobile and independent as we age. There are other quick, simple tests you can do at home to help you assess how fit you are for your age. AdvertisementHow long a person can stand on one leg could reflect how well they're aging, according to a study. "If you have poor balance, you're at risk of falling, whether or not you're moving. It's typically used on older adults to test leg strength and endurance, but there's some evidence that it's also useful for measuring athletic performance in younger adults.

Persons: —, Kenton Kaufman, Kaufman, Dr, Sara Bonnes, Jennifer Tripkin, Fortune Organizations: Service, Mayo Clinic, PLOS ONE, National Institute, Aging, British, of Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic study's, Getty, Healthy Longevity Clinic, of Gerontology, Biological Sciences, Center of Healthy Aging, National Council, European Locations: Minnesota

☆ This 5-second walking test can tell you how well you're aging
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 6-meter walk test is a quick assessment that measures your functional fitness. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIt only takes about five seconds to get a sense of how well you're aging. The 6-meter walk test has become a key vital sign that clinicians working in longevity clinics worldwide use to track their patients' fitness and longevity.

Persons: —, Sara Bonnes Organizations: Service, Healthy Longevity Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Business Locations: Minnesota

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