Fitness Tests - I like to use these tests to gauge my progress as I age. If you know of other test please share

[mumbly]

1. The sit-to-stand test
2. Old Man Test
3. 10 minute Squat Test
4. The Beep Test - 20m Multistage Fitness Test

EDIT:

• Added 10 min squat test. Thanks Snoo
• Added Beep test. Thanks afoxcalledwhisper

 

[pyramidhead]

@mumbly No ten minute squat test??

 

[nikolaj]

@mumbly 37 M, two ACL surgeries.

Rice crispies in my knees after watching these

 

[mumbly]

@nikolaj TiL: the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the key ligaments that help stabilize your knee joint. The ACL connects your thighbone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia). It's most commonly torn during sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction — such as basketball, soccer, tennis and volleyball.

I'm sorry to hear this airjam21!!

 

[cosmostar]

@mumbly 45 year old male checking in, easy peasy.

 

[mumbly]

@cosmostar show off!

 

[antifl]

@mumbly The beep test!

 

[mumbly]

@antifl Never heard it called the Beep Test but we used to do this is high school. Would be good to incorporate into my list so thanks.

The beep test involves continuous running between two lines 20m [65'] apart in time to recorded beeps. For this reason the test is also often called the 'beep' or 'bleep' test. The participants stand behind one of the lines facing the second line, and begin running when instructed by the recording. The speed at the start is quite slow. The subject continues running between the two lines, turning when signaled by the recorded beeps. After about one minute, a sound indicates an increase in speed, and the beeps will be closer together. This continues each minute (level). If the line is reached before the beep sounds, the subject must wait until the beep sounds before continuing. If the line is not reached before the beep sounds, the subject is given a warning and must continue to run to the line, then turn and try to catch up with the pace within two more ‘beeps’. The subject is given a warning the first time they fail to reach the line (within 2 meters), and eliminated after the second warning.

 

[drjon]

@mumbly Lol old man test is how I put on my socks and shoes in general, minus the lace tying part. Didn't know it was a thing.

 

[bradley5201]

@mumbly hand grip strength test is used in research to track general strength levels

 

[mumbly]

The sit-to-stand is challenging but I find the Old Man test easy.

 

[sara1985]

@mumbly Opposite for me. Sit to stand seems like it just favors brute strength, while Old Man requires more balance over time.

 

[highlyfavored85]

@mumbly

The sit-to-stand is challenging

You're gonna die soon, get life insurance!!!

 

[quort]

@mumbly Sit to stand just felt like a one-legged squat to me

 

[mumbly]

@quort Yeah. Kinda of like a pistol squat.

 

[caveman]

@mumbly I do Bring Sally Up squats. The weight I can hack it with is a measure of my fitness.

 

[dawn16]

@mumbly Could always look up the old school army fitness tests

 

[ericph]

@mumbly There are some great strength tests here: https://medium.com/@danjohn84123/strength-standards-8f7e58cb69c4 and here https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/fitness/physical-benchmarks-for-men/

 

[sam96]

@mumbly Ohhhh. Saving this. Thank you!