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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