With increasing age and weight imbalance, it is important to keep a check on your fitness levels. While you may find several ways to test your fitness, here are some common methods to use while staying at home.
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Step Test
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Step test is basically to test your cardiovascular endurance. Step up and down on a platform for a set amount of duration and then check your pulse rate.
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Flexibility Test
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According to Harvard University, having the ability to perform exercises such as the knee-to-chest exercise and standing toe reach indicates good flexibility in your body. If you can't, then do stretching exercises regularly.
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Standing On One Leg
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If you are left-handed, stand on your right foot. If you are right-handed, stand on your left foot. If you can maintain single-leg balance for 30 seconds or more, it indicates good body balance.
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Smart Watch
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Fitness means that your heart, lungs or circulatory system use oxygen well. There are many different types of smartwatches available these days, which measure and tell the heartbeat.
Harvard Health highlights that fitness is also determined by how well you are able to perform everyday tasks, such as effortlessly climbing stairs, comfortably stretching the body, and being able to lift objects from the ground.