The test is only a measure of strength and mobility, not a measure of longevity. Here, a team of younger and older adults at The Washington Post attempted to do the test:The truth is, someone can always work on improving balance, flexibility and strength. If one fails the test one year, one can start to practice and pass it the next. In 2019, The Washington Post interviewed Greg Hartley, of the Miami Miller School of Medicine and the president of the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy. Washington Post, 19 Mar.

Source: Washington Post June 03, 2024 11:03 UTC