We did a recent fitness segment on NBC 15 News at 5 on the top 5 anti-aging fitness tests. It spurred quite the conversation between John, David and me later that night… so I thought I’d share a few things we discovered and see if you’d be willing to play along!

 

Here are the 5 tests to show how old you are biologically:

 

(Thanks to Faith Dey of Siren Fitness for coming up with this list! Her source: Wayne Westcott, PhD, South Shore YMCA, Quincy, MA)

 

The closer you are to the goal, the younger you should feel. And if you can reach the goal, your body feels as if you’re in your 20s. Use your own judgment to determine whether you’re there or in your 30s, 40s, 50s or 60s.

 

I’ve always heard you’re only as old as you feel. Here’s your chance to see how you check out!

 

My co-anchors, John Stofflet and David George, were good sports about it and played along! Here is how they stack up:

 

John: age 47

He feels: 38

He acts: 31 (I had to throw this one in for fun!)

 

David: age 46

He feels: 55

He acts: 32 (Based on his music selections, I’d say he and John are right on!)

 

I’m happy to report that I met or exceeded the goal on 4 of the 5 tests. My weakness is flexibility. I can only reach my ankles, which I’m hoping means my body is in its 30s based on flexibility. Otherwise, I’d say I’m living in the body of an energetic 24 year old! (wouldn’t that be nice!)

 

Leigh :)

 

So how did you do? How old do you feel? Act? Remember, knowledge is power! Hopefully this is a reminder to take your health seriously, because small changes you make now can have a big impact on your health and overall happiness for years to come.

 

Cheers!