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Here are two other quick health checks you can use to ascertain whether you're in good shape:
HEART RATE TEST
Why should I take it?
A resting rate of 60-80 beats per minute indicates good health.
How it works
Place two fingers on the side of your neck or your inner wrist and count the number of beats in 15 seconds. Multiply this by four to calculate beats per minute.
What does it mean?
A low resting heart rate signifies greater fitness because your heart is shifting more blood per beat. A high heart rate can ultimately cause heart disease or stroke, so if it¹s over 100 see your doctor.
WAIST TO HIP RATIO
Why should I take it?
It¹s an indicator of general health and long-term medical risks.
How it works
Measure the distance around your waist at the navel and divide it by the distance around the widest part of your hips.
What does it mean?
A ratio of 0.9 for men has been shown to correlate strongly with good health. A higher ratio means more fat is being stored around the waist. This is linked to serious long-term health risks such as diabetes and coronary disease.