{"id":124234,"date":"2025-09-09T03:01:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T03:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/124234\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T03:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T03:01:11","slug":"4-quick-tests-that-reveal-your-true-fitness-age-after-45","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/124234\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Quick Tests That Reveal Your True Fitness Age After 45"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you age, it\u2019s not always easy to accept how your body changes. Lean muscle mass<\/a>, bone density<\/a>, and overall strength naturally start to decline. As a result, you become more susceptible to falls and injury. That\u2019s why there\u2019s no better time than the present to take action and make essential adjustments to your workout regimen. To determine where you stand, we\u2019ve rounded up four quick tests<\/a> that reveal your true fitness age<\/a> after 45.<\/p>\n

\u201cAging isn\u2019t just about wrinkles or grey hair; your movement, strength, and recovery are all telltale signs,\u201d says Leon Veal, level three certified personal trainer and head of nutrition and innovation at Styrkr<\/a>. \u201cAfter 40, many of us start to lose muscle mass, joint mobility, and cardiovascular efficiency without even realizing it. That\u2019s why simple at-home tests can be so powerful. They reveal the physical effects of aging that are otherwise easy to ignore, and give you a baseline to improve from.\u201d6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n

When it comes to what exactly to look for when assessing fitness age, Robb McGeary, The Age Proof Coach<\/a> at Age Proof, tends to favor health and performance markers rather than solely weight or BMI.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen it comes to fitness and aging, what\u2019s happening behind the scenes biologically and physically are better indicators than the number on the scale or a waist measurement, even though those two are still relevant,\u201d explains McGeary. \u201cYour strength, mobility, endurance and balance all reveal how well (or not) your body is aging. Grip strength<\/a>, ability to move from the floor, stamina, and stability are true indicators of your fitness age.\u201d<\/p>\n

4 Quick Tests That Reveal Your True Fitness Age After 45
\n\tGrip Strength Test<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can pick up a dynamometer for under [$20] on Amazon,\u201d McGeary says. \u201cGrip strength is a great predictor of longevity.\u201d In fact, research says so! One study<\/a> found that grip strength was a more effective indicator of cardiovascular mortality than systolic blood pressure.<\/p>\n

This test is simple: Squeeze a dynamometer.
\nAn alternative is measuring how firm your handshake is to peers.
\nBenchmarks: With the dynamometer, McGeary 45+ says males should aim for at least ~88 to 99 pounds of force.<\/p>\n

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\tPlank Hold Test<\/p>\n

The forearm plank hold reveals spinal stability, core endurance, and muscular control. \u201cA weak core leads to posture breakdown, back pain, and reduced balance,\u201d Veal tells us.<\/p>\n

Assume a forearm plank with proper alignment\u2014core tight, hips level, shoulders stacked, and body straight.
\nBenchmarks: 60 seconds = great, 30 seconds = average, less than 20 seconds = early decline.<\/p>\n

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\tSit-to-Stand Test<\/p>\n

The sit-to-stand test is a key indicator of core control, lower-body strength, and joint mobility. \u201cIf you struggle here, it\u2019s often a sign of early strength and mobility loss,\u201d Veal notes.<\/p>\n

Begin seated, crossed-legged on the ground.
\nTry to stand up without using your knees, hands, or additional support.
\nBenchmarks: Standing up with no support = excellent. Needing assistance from knees or hands = room to improve.<\/p>\n

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\tPushup Test<\/p>\n

Pushups are the ultimate test of upper-body strength and muscular endurance. \u201cPush strength is a key part of staying independent as you age,\u201d Veal stresses.<\/p>\n

Perform as many pushups with proper form as possible in one set\u2014either modified or full.
\nBenchmarks: Men: 10\u201315+ full reps = fit; Women: 10\u201312+ modified reps = fit.<\/p>\n

The great news is you can boost your score through certain fitness and lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n

\u201cFitness age is not fixed,\u201d Veal tells us. \u201cWith consistent strength training, mobility work, and recovery strategies (like proper hydration and sleep), people in their 40s, 50s, and even 60s can reverse decades of decline.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Alexa Mellardo<\/p>\n

\t\tAlexa is a content strategist, editor, and writer based in Greenwich, Connecticut. She has 11+ years of experience creating content for travel, lifestyle, fitness, wellness, F&B, home, and celeb news publications.\t\t\t\t\tRead more about Alexa <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As you age, it\u2019s not always easy to accept how your body changes. Lean muscle mass, bone density,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":124235,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[1167,6647,50406,102,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-124234","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-exercise","9":"tag-fitness","10":"tag-fitness-test","11":"tag-health","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom","14":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124234","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124234"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124234\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/124235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=124234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=124234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}