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Old man test
This is a fun test of core strength, flexibility, and balance. [ID: old_man_test]
Instructions
Take off your socks and shoes, and then:
- Balance on one leg
- Put your sock on (without your other foot touching the ground)
- Then put your shoe on and tie it (again, no foot touching)
- Put your foot down and repeat with the other leg
To improve on this exercise...give it a try it each morning.
Little help
Video: demo by Mark Bell - Super Training Gym, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-Im1dxrre8
Article: "Want to pass the 'old man test'?" by Fit and Well, www.fitandwell.com/features/old-man-test
Image source: Mark Bell video