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5 Doctor-Recommended Fitness Tests to Track Your Health

In this episode, doctors break down five quick and research-backed fitness tests used to assess strength, mobility, balance, and endurance — especially in older adults. These tools are often used to predict fall risk, frailty, and even mortality.

You’ll learn:

• What each test measures and why it matters
• How to do them safely at home
• What your results could mean
• Tips to improve your scores over time

Whether you're staying strong as you age or helping a loved one stay independent, this is a must-watch guide to practical, medically reviewed assessments.

Tests Covered:

• Sit-to-Stand Test – lower body strength
• Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) – mobility & fall risk
• Stand on One Leg Test – balance & brain health
• 6-Minute Walk Test – endurance & cardiovascular function
• Grip Strength Test – strength & longevity

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