Everyday Fitness

Physical fitness includes the following components: aerobic, strength, and flexibility. Take the everyday fitness test to see where you rate in each of these areas.

Aerobic Activities
After climbing up a flight of stairs, I feel:

No discomfort				Short of breath
1	2	3	4	5

After walking briskly to the corner store, I feel:

No discomfort				Short of breath
1	2	3	4	5

After walking from one end of the mall to the other, I feel:

No discomfort				Short of breath
1	2	3	4	5

Total aerobic points:

Score	Everyday Aerobic Fitness Level
4 or less	Means that the aerobic activities that you do in daily life probably provide some fitness benefit

5 to 9	You're still doing okay

10 to 15	You need to improve your aerobic fitness level

Strength Activities
After lifting or carrying heavy items (groceries, luggage), I feel:

No discomfort				Weak
1	2	3	4	5

After pushing the vacuum or lawnmower, I feel:

No discomfort				Weak
1	2	3	4	5

After holding a child in my arms for several minutes, I feel:

No discomfort				Weak
1	2	3	4	5

Total Strength points:

Score	Everyday Strength Fitness Level
4 or less	Means that the strength activities that you do in daily life probably provide some fitness benefit

5 to 9	You're still doing okay

10 to 15	You need to improve your strength level

Flexibility Activities
When bending to tie my shoes, I feel:

No discomfort				Uncomfortable
1	2	3	4	5

When bending and stretching to make the bed, I feel:

No discomfort				Uncomfortable
1	2	3	4	5

When reaching the top cabinet shelf, I feel:

No discomfort				Uncomfortable
1	2	3	4	5

Total stretching points:

Score	Everyday Fitness Level
4 or less	The stretching you do in daily life probably provides some fitness benefit

5 to 9	You're still doing okay

10 to 15	You need to improve your flexibility level

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