Age Better With These 5 Simple Home Fitness Tests

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Are you really aging as well as you think? These five simple fitness tests can reveal the truth—and you can do them all at home!  Shared by 52-year-old fitness coach Caroline Idiens, these tests check your balance, strength, flexibility, and grip—all vital signs of how your body is holding up over time. From standing on one leg to squeezing a towel, each move uncovers hidden clues about your long-term health, mobility, and even brain function.  Plus, a recent study suggests that staying active daily could reduce your risk of dementia and other age-related diseases.  Try these tests today and find out what your body’s really telling you—because it’s never too late to future-proof your health! WooGlobe Ref : WGA243853 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Think you're aging well?

00:02These five at home fitness tests might just surprise you.

00:05At 52, fitness coach Caroline Edians swears by them to future-proof your body and mind.

00:10First, can you stand on one leg?

00:13Sounds simple, right?

00:14But it's a powerful test of your brain, balance, and lifespan.

00:18Under 40, you should aim for 43 seconds.

00:21Over 60?

00:23Even five seconds counts.

00:25Next up, the plank.

00:26It's not just for abs.

00:27It shields you from back pain and builds core strength.

00:31Start with 10 seconds.

00:32Work up to a full minute.

00:34And if you're daring, try the military plank challenge.

00:37Third, try standing from a chair without using your arms.

00:40Do it as many times as you can in 30 seconds.

00:43This one reveals leg strength and fall risk, and even future back pain.

00:47Fourth, grab two water bottles.

00:50Now squat and press them overhead.

00:52This test mimics daily life movements like lifting bags or bending over.

00:56It's not about your age.

00:58It's about how you move.

00:59Finally, the towel twist.

01:01Ring it like it's soaking wet.

01:03Or squeeze a tennis ball.

01:05You're testing grip strength, a powerful predictor of heart health and longevity.

01:09These aren't just exercises.

01:11They're indicators of how well your body is holding up and what you can do to slow the

01:15clock.

01:17Because moving daily might not just make you stronger, it could protect your brain too.

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