Testing yourself

Add comment June 25th, 2008

A story I read on msn.com the other day reminded me that we Baby Boomers never seem to want to grow up.

Remember the Presidential Physical Fitness Award we tested for back in school? The payoff was a certificate that said you were in shape and could prove it.

Well, so many Boomers asked if there was a similar test for adults that the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports has had one devised for people 18 and older who are in good health.

The test includes a one-mile walk or 1.5-mile run, push-ups done to failure, sit-ups performed for one minute and a sit-and-reach test to measure flexibility.

You can find information about the test and download instructions on how to take it at www.adultfitness.org. You can also enter your results along with information about your age, gender and height and weight to find out how you stack up against other people your age who have taken the test.

You don’t get a presidential certificate but you could get a few laughs and the motivation to continue or, maybe, upgrade your workout.