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Have you noticed it is taking longer to get yourself ready than it used to?
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That you need more time to get things done than before?
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These can be signs that you have started slowing down.
Maybe you have noticed that you are a little slower than you used to be or perhaps your family and friends have commented on a change in your mobility. You can try a simple test to see if the ‘slowing-down’ process of later life is affecting you.
Check your speed
The Walking Speed test or Timed Up and Go test can be done easily at home. All you need is a tape measure and a watch with a second hand or a mobile phone with a stopwatch function.
But only attempt this exercise under supervision, especially if you are at risk of falling.
Increase your safety with a simple mobility test at home
If you take more than 5 seconds, you might be experiencing the slowing down effect. Of course, some of us walk slowly for other reasons, such as arthritis, but the test will give you a good indication of your general fitness. If you have slowed down then this guide will help improve your health and general fitness.
Timed Up and Go Test video online:
