Tag: fitness test

The 30-second sit-to-stand test: what’s a good score for your age?

Grab a chair. Count how many times you can stand up in 30 seconds.

How far should you be able to run without stopping? Distance by age

A simple track workout gives you a solid estimate of your cardiorespiratory fitness.

The 6-minute walking test: See how you compare in your 60s, 70s or 80s

A hallway, a stopwatch and six minutes reveal more about aerobic age than most gym tests.

How many push-ups should you be able to do? What the number reveals about your heart

A 10-year Harvard study suggests one of the simplest fitness tests may double as a heart-risk check.