I suggest that everyone--and, yes, that means you--take this simple fitness test just released by the The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sport. This marvelous tool will age-adjust and benchmark your strength, flexibility, and aerobic fitness.
I, for one, found the results a nice wake-up call. I walk marathons and do yoga, so my aerobic fitness and flexibility scores were respectable; but my core and muscular strength fell below average. I figure that I can address these weaknesses with a few sit-ups and push-ups most days of the week.
Is the test perfect? Heavens no, but it certainly is a nice start. I thank and congratulate The President's Fitness Council for publishing this.
Over the next few weeks, I will try to find more information on the results distribution and test normograms. Until then, take the test. Our goals is to keep all of our parts (heart, lung, muscles, joints, brain) strong, balanced, and injury free so that we can actively enjoy all of our years of life.
Stay well. Dr. Bob Gleeson
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