Ten Simple Movement Tests For Stronger Aging

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We turn a goofy smelling-salts moment into a serious question about aging: what should an active person over 40 be able to do, right now, to stay independent and athletic. We build a simple baseline using real-life movements that expose mobility limits, weak balance, low work capacity, and the habits that lead to falls. 
• moving well with clean air squats and controlled reps 
• getting off the floor without using hands as a strength and mobility check 
• standing up from a hard chair without grabbing support 
• single-leg balance and the eyes-closed reality check 
• why falls are so dangerous and how grip strength helps you catch yourself 
• carrying something heavy as functional strength training and a no-gym option 
• reaction time tests using a tennis ball or a ruler 
• the 10-minute walk talk test plus heart-rate recovery after one minute 
• tracking blood pressure at home for trends and better doctor conversations 
• stairs as a daily readiness test and why people become homebound 
• jumping and landing as a simple power and joint-capacity screen 
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