Aging is associated with a loss of muscle mass and strength, and an increased risk of falls, disability and functional impairment that can eventually lead to a loss of independence. Join Amanda as she walks you through the purpose and demonstration of seven functional fitness tests, which can help prevent or delay loss of function and/or physical limitations commonly found in older adults.

In this section, Amanda explores the Seniors Fitness Test from the American College of Sports Medicine, which populations should participate, the parameters of the test battery and why you should participate.

Discover the 30 second arm curl test, its purpose, a demonstration and exercise recommendations to improve performance.

Amanda discusses the 30 second chair stand test, its purpose, a demonstration of the test and exercise recommendations to improve performance.

Discover the 8 foot up and go test, its importance, a demonstration of the test and exercise recommendations to improve performance.

Amanda introduces the 2 minute step test, the purpose and demonstration of the test, and exercise recommendations to improve performance.

Discover the 6 minute walk test, its purpose, a demonstration and exercise recommendations to improve performance.

Amanda discusses the back scratch test, its purpose, a demonstration of the test and exercise recommendations to improve performance.

Explore the sit and reach test, what it is, the purpose, a demonstration and exercise recommendations to improve performance.

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