New York Post

Can you pass the ‘old man test’? 3-step challenge can tell your balance, coordination and strength

You’re only as old as your ability to put shoes on. An “old man test” — which challenges people to ready their feet to go outside with three simple steps — has gone viral on TikTok, Instagram and ...
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A 30-Second Balance Test Can Indicate How Well You're Aging, Study Shows

Testing your balance by standing on one leg may indicate how well you’re aging, according to a new study published in the journal PLoS One. Researchers evaluated 40 participants over the age of 50 by ...
WAFB

YOUR HEALTH: Second balance test

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide – and they’re often due to a problem with balance. But doctors don’t have an easy way to ...
Well+Good

Here’s How To Test Your Balance in 30 Seconds, According to a Certified Personal Trainer

Trainer Justin Agustin, CPT, the king of beginner workouts on TikTok, shares how to test your balance skills. To get started, find a safe space with some light cushioning (like a yoga mat) where you ...
Daily Mail

Simple 10-second exercise test could predict if you'll die early or outlive your peers

People who can balance on one leg for 10 seconds may live longer than their peers, experts say. Individuals lose muscle mass as they age, at a rate of about one to two percent a year beginning in ...