How fit are you? These three tests will help determine your fitness level

Have you ever wondered how fit are you? Your fitness is determined by the type of physical activities you engage in and how frequently you work out. Whether it's your daily exercise routine, performing strenuous household chores, lifting weights effectively or going to the gym, these activities indicate your level of strength.

Let us go through the three tests that will help determine if you are fit or not!

Take the Dead Hang Test

The first test to your fitness is the dead hang test - this focuses on upper body strength and has implications for heart health and longevity. To conduct this test, find a sturdy horizontal bar positioned slightly higher than your height. Grip the bar firmly and hang with your feet off the ground. The duration you can sustain the hang reveals your strength level.

0-30 seconds: There is room for improvement

30-60 seconds: Moderate strength

Over 60 seconds: Excellent fitness

For women, benchmarks are 20 seconds, 40 seconds, and 60 seconds, respectively.

Take the cooper test

This assessment measures aerobic fitness by estimating VO2 max, an indicator of how efficiently your body uses oxygen during exercise. To conduct the test, run (or walk briskly if running isn’t possible) for 12 minutes and measure the distance you cover. Multiply the distance by 35.97, then subtract 11.29 to obtain your estimated VO2 max score. Higher scores indicate better cardiovascular health and endurance.

Take the plank test

A plan test will help evaluate your core strength and endurance. Lie down and elevate your body with only your elbows and toes touching the ground, maintaining a straight line from head to heels.

The duration you can hold this position indicates your core strength and fitness level. For both men and women, one minute of plank indicates good strength while sustaining it for more than three minutes signifies exceptional core strength.

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