If this seems overwhelming, don’t worry.
Simply do your best on each exercise test.
It aims to help youdetermine your level of physical fitnessand gauge your muscle strength and endurance.
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It includes pushups, squats, plank, pull-ups, and walking lunges.
To start, perform as many pushups as you might with proper form.
If a full pushup is too challenging, try a modified version on your knees or against a wall.
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Planks
The plank is a reliable test for your core strength and endurance.
Assume a pushup position, but rest on your forearms instead of your hands.
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Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
Hold this position for as long as you might, noting the total time before your form breaks.
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Pull-ups
Pull-ups are a measure of upper-body and core strength.
To start, find a pull-up bar or any sturdy, horizontal bar that can safely hold your weight.
Grasp the bar with your palms facing away from you, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Walking Lunges
This workout to test how fit you are wraps up with walking lunges.
Count the number of reps for each leg.
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If you’re unable to hit these targets, there’s room for improvement in your upper-body strength.
Squats:A healthy range for most adults is 20 to 30 consecutive squats.
Anything below this may indicate a need for improving lower-body strength.
Planks:Holding a plank for one or more minutes is considered good.
If you fall short of this, it might suggest you should probably enhance your core strength and stability.
This exercise is notoriously challengingespecially for beginnersbut with consistent practice, you’ll see progress over time.
Walking Lunges:Completing 15+ reps per leg is a reasonable goal for most adults.
Anything less indicates a lack of lower-body strength and stability.
