Give yourself the following points for each question in the assessment:
1. a, 0; b, 1; c, 2
2. a, 0; b, 1; c, 2
3. a, 0; b, 1; c, 2
4. a, 0; b, 1; c, 2
5. a, 0; b, 1; c, 2
6. a, 0; b, 1; c, 2
7. a, 0; b, 1; c, 2
Add up your score and check the key below.
0 to 4: Fit to Survive.
Your Body Dollar reserves are low. At your current fitness level, some situations requiring physical strength will be very difficult, if not impossible, for you. Read on to find out how you can build the strength you need to pick up a small child or pet. Not only will it make you and your loved ones more secure, you'll also feel great!
5 to 9: Fit to Enjoy.
This challenge may leave you huffing and puffing, but the bottom line is you should be able to get your child or grandchild the help she needs. Read on to find out ways to build the strength you need to pick up heavy objects with ease.
10 to 14: Fit to Challenge.
Great news! Not only will you be able to carry a small child or pet to safety, you'll also be able to help out an adult who needs a hand--say, your elderly mother or a friend who twists her ankle while skiing. Read on for more ways to build on your great foundation of strength.
This challenge may leave you huffing and puffing, but the bottom line is you should be able to get your child or grandchild the help she needs. Read on to find out ways to build the strength you need to pick up heavy objects with ease.
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Fitness Assessments are reprinted with permission from Fit to Live by Pam Peeke. Copyright 2007 by Pamela Peeke, MD. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc. Emmaus, PA 18098. Available at the Discovery Store, directly from the publisher by calling (800) 848-4735, or wherever books are sold.
