If you can do these 7 exercises at 40+, you're in better shape than most people. Fitness test
Longevity fitness test: If you can perform these movements without pain, your body is in much better shape than most of your peers. The list of exercises was compiled by physiotherapist and trainer Andy Fata-Chan for the portal CNBC.
Push-ups
Not only a fitness classic, but also an indicator of heart health. Those who can do 40 push-ups at once have a lower risk of heart disease.
Pull-ups
They develop the back muscles, and grip strength itself is considered a marker of longevity.
Single-leg squat
Balance test: those who cannot stand on one leg for 10 seconds at age 50 have an increased risk of premature death.
Single-leg pull.
Strengthens the glutes and hamstring muscles, protects against back pain, and strengthens the cardiovascular system.
Squat jump
It trains muscle strength, which is lost faster than other indicators after the age of 40.
Jump with lock-on
It teaches the body and brain to work together. It is a prevention of osteoporosis and injuries.
Fixation in case of
Stretches muscles that suffer from sedentary work and strengthens the quadriceps.
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