Conclusion
Thank you so much for joining us today for our video series on Functional Fitness Testing for Older Adults.
If you have any questions about the videos, are interested in functional fitness testing for yourself or a loved one or have specific questions, feel free reach out to us directly. Thanks again and we hope to see you soon!
Amanda Morch
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Amanda introduces functional fitness testing, what it is, and why it's important to identify potential physical restrictions and/or limitations in order to improve your health and quality of life.
In this section, Amanda explores the Seniors Fitness Test from the American College of Sports Medicine, which populations should participate, the parameters of the test battery and why you should participate.
Discover the 30 second arm curl test, its purpose, a demonstration and exercise recommendations to improve performance.
Amanda discusses the 30 second chair stand test, its purpose, a demonstration of the test and exercise recommendations to improve performance.
Discover the 8 foot up and go test, its importance, a demonstration of the test and exercise recommendations to improve performance.
Amanda introduces the 2 minute step test, the purpose and demonstration of the test, and exercise recommendations to improve performance.
Discover the 6 minute walk test, its purpose, a demonstration and exercise recommendations to improve performance.
Amanda discusses the back scratch test, its purpose, a demonstration of the test and exercise recommendations to improve performance.
Explore the sit and reach test, what it is, the purpose, a demonstration and exercise recommendations to improve performance.
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