๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐? ๐ฆ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ
Curious about your fitness level? Some self-tests shared in The Guardian this week can help you understand your current situation and identify what might help you stay strong and independent. 
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Try the “sock test”โcan you put on a sock while balancing on one foot? If it’s tricky, gentle balances while moving, like tai chi can really help.
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The 30-second sit-to-stand challenge is brilliantโaim for 14 repetitions. Strength training with resistance bands can also work wonders for preventing falls.
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Walking comfortably for 10 minutes or balancing on one foot for 10 seconds shows you’re doing well. Gentle resistance and flexibility work help maintain your mobility, stability and independence.
Remember, these are just starting points! 
We work on all of these skills in our ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐น๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒsโat your own pace, in good company.
What matters most is moving regularly and enjoying it! 
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