Fitness can be a nebulous concept.
You might think of shredded abs and a lean body as the definition of fitness.
Perhaps you envision someone with virtually endless cardio who can run a marathon in their sleep.
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Alternatively, you might consider “fit” to be someone who can lift exceptional amounts of weight.
If you’ve recently asked yourself, “How fit am I?”
I’ve put together a five-minute test that will instantly reveal how fit you are.
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Theytest your muscular strength endurance, aerobic endurance, core endurance, and flexibility.
Keep reading to find out how fit you are.
Repeat as many times as possible for one minute.
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Count the number of reps.
Fit:20+ pushups for men, 15+ pushups for women6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
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It engages multiple muscle groups at once.
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Start in a high plank position, lower your forearms to the ground, and hold this position.
Keep your body in a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
Time how long you’re free to hold the plank without compromising your form.
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Fit:able to hold for two minutes or more.
Stand with your feet together and your hands at your sides.
Simultaneously raise your arms above your head, and jump up just enough to spread your feet wide.
Reverse the movement immediately, and return to your starting position.
Perform as many jumping jacks as it’s possible for you to in one minute.
This is a quick way to get your heart rate up and test your cardiovascular endurance.
It measures the flexibility of your lower back and hamstring muscles.
To perform this test, sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you.
Reach forward from the hips, and venture to touch your toes with your fingertips.
Remember, the key here is not to strain too much.
Just reach out as much as you comfortably can.
Fit:able to touch your toes or go beyond.
