From the UK Telegraph. A little soft really. According to this I'm in my 30's – maybe 20's although that run would kill my knee.
Are you as fit as you should be for your age? This checklist might surprise you
In your 20s you should be able to…
- Run 5km in 30 minutes
- Do 20 burpees in a row
- Hold a full plank for one minute
In your 30s you should be able to…
- Run a mile in less than 9 minutes
- Hold a plank for 45 seconds
- Deadlift more than 50 percent of your bodyweight
In your 40s you should be able to…
- Sprint for 60 seconds without stopping
- Do 10 press-ups without stopping
- Touch your toes comfortably with straight legs
In your 50s you should be able to…
- Run at a moderate pace for 60 seconds without stopping
- Do five burpees without stopping
- Lower yourself into a cross-legged position on the floor without using your hands, and then return to standing
In your 60s you should be able to…
- Regularly take more than 10,000 steps in a day
- Do 12 bodyweight squats without stopping
- Touch your fingertips with one hand over your shoulder and the other behind your back
In your 70s you should be able to…
- Walk a mile in less than 16 minutes
- Climb a flight of stairs with 10 steps in under 30 seconds comfortably
- Rise to stand from a chair without using your hands or arms, and repeat at least 12 times in 30 seconds
Nothing for your 80's?
Leave a Reply