Fitness Test

If You Can Hold a Wall Sit This Long After 60, Your Leg Strength Is Top-Tier

Leg strength plays a huge role in how confidently people move through their 60s and...

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If You Can Hold a Bridge This Long After 55, Your Core Strength Is Top-Tier

The bridge looks simple at first glance. You lie on your back, press your hips...

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If You Can Do This Many Pushups After 65, Your Upper-Body Strength Is Stronger Than 90% of Peers

Pushups are a real powerhouse exercise everyone would benefit from. They’re a stellar movement that...

Senior couple in gym working out, doing push ups

If You Can Hold a Squat This Long After 60, Your Lower-Body Strength Is Top-Tier

Walk through a busy airport, grocery store, or hiking trail, and one thing stands out...

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If You Can Hold a Plank This Long After 60, Your Core Strength Is Stronger Than 90% of Peers

Core strength becomes increasingly valuable as the years go on. The muscles around your abdomen...

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If You Can Do This Many Squats After 60, Your Leg Strength Is Stronger Than 90% of Peers

Lower-body strength becomes one of the most important predictors of independence after 60. The muscles...

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If You Can Hold These 3 Bed Positions After 60, Your Core Is Stronger Than 90% of Peers

Did you know that you can crush a solid workout from the comfort of your...

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If You Can Hold a Side Plank This Long After 60, Your Core Stability Is Top-Tier

Side planks are a stellar addition to your workout routine. This isometric exercise stabilizes your...

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If You Can Hold a Wall Sit This Long After 60, Your Lower-Body Power Is Top-Tier

Lower-body strength tends to decline gradually with age, but the drop often happens faster than...

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If You Can Hold a Plank This Long After 65, Your Core Strength Is Stronger Than 90% of Peers

One thing most gym enthusiasts have in common? They like to learn benchmarks they can...

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If You Can Do This Many Pushups After 50, Your Arm Strength Is Elite

Arm strength after 50 doesn’t just influence how your sleeves fit. It determines how well...

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If You Can Complete These 5 Morning Exercises Without Rest After 50, Your Fitness Is Top 10%

Morning movement can reveal a lot about your true fitness level. After 50, the ability...

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If You Can Do This Many Squats After 55, Your Leg Strength Is Top 10%

Squats are one of the absolute best exercises you can do for your body—in fact,...

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If You Can Complete These 5 Standing Exercises Without Rest After 55, Your Endurance Is Elite

You may wonder why gym enthusiasts focus so much on endurance. It’s essential to have...

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If You Can Do This Many Pushups After 50, Your Upper-Body Strength Is Top-Tier

Pushups remain one of the most honest strength tests you can perform at any age....

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If You Can Master These 4 Bed Exercises at 60, Your Core Is Stronger Than Most 50-Year-Olds

Strong core muscles make everyday movement feel smoother, steadier, and more confident. Walking feels more...

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If You Can Hold These 4 Positions After 55, Your Hip Mobility Is Elite

Hip mobility plays a huge role in how freely and confidently you move each day....

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If You Can Complete This 5-Minute Chair Test at 55, You’re in Peak Shape

After 55, you don’t need a treadmill stress test or a max bench press to...

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If You Can Hold a Wall Sit This Long After 50, Your Leg Strength Is Top-Tier

Lower-body strength after 50 determines far more than how much you squat in a gym....

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If You Can Do These 4 Morning Stretches Pain-Free After 60, Your Joint Health Is Exceptional

After working as a physical therapist and personal trainer for nearly 40 years, and running...

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If You Can Do This Many Squats After 50, Your Lower-Body Power Is Top 10%

Lower-body power after 50 determines how fast you move, how confidently you climb stairs, and...

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If You Can Hold a Plank This Long After 60, Your Core Strength Is Stronger Than 90% of Peers

The plank looks simple at first glance, but anyone who has held one with proper...

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If You Can Do This Many Pushups After 55, Your Upper-Body Strength Is Elite for Your Age

Pushups have stood the test of time for a reason. They challenge your chest, shoulders,...

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If You Can Hold These 3 Positions After 60, Your Core Strength Is Top-Tier

Most people over 60 assume their core strength is either fine or a lost cause...

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If You Can Complete These 3 Pushup Variations at 60, You’re Stronger Than Most People Your Age

You can’t deny that pushups are one of the simplest and most effective measures of...

If You Can Do This Many Sit-Ups After 55, Your Core Endurance Is Exceptional

Sit-ups are a stellar exercise to include in your workout in order to build core...

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If You Can Touch Your Toes After 60, Your Flexibility Is Better Than Most Peers

As you age, preserving your flexibility should be a priority. Not only will it keep...

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If You Can Complete These 4 Standing Exercises Without Rest at 60, Your Endurance Is Elite

Endurance after 60 doesn’t look the same as it did decades ago. It’s less about...

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If You Can Complete These 4 Pushup Positions After 50, Your Arm Strength Is Elite

Pushups have always been the baseline test for upper-body strength and endurance. They don’t rely...

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If You Can Hold These 3 Bed Positions After 65, Your Core Is Top-Tier

After working in the fitness industry for over 40 years, and running TRAINFITNESS for the...

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