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Quick Assessment of Your Activity and Fitness Level

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Published: Aug. 20, 2007
Updated: Oct. 24, 2007

Select the answer that most reflects your typical activity habits.

Once you've answered all the questions, your score will appear at the bottom of the page.

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  1. How would you describe your daily activity?
    Sitting most of the day
    Light activity
    On your feet 6-8 hours per day
    Manual labor 6-8 hours per day
  2. How many times a week do you participate in aerobic exercise?
    (Aerobic exercise is described as 20 minutes or more of continuous activity that causes you to perspire. Examples: brisk walking, bicycling, swimming, jogging, and aerobics classes)
    Never
    1-2 times a week
    3-4 times a week
    5 or more times a week
  3. How long is your average aerobic workout, not including warm-up or cool-down?
    20 minutes or less
    20-40 minutes
    40-60 minutes
    60 minutes or more
  4. How would you rate the intensity of your workouts?
    Very light
    Light
    Moderate
    Heavy
  5. How many days a week do you participate in strength training exercises?
    (Strength training or resistance exercises can include the use of free weights, therabands, weight machines, or calisthenics such as push-ups and sit-ups).
    Never
    1-2 times a week
    3-4 times a week
    5 or more times a week
  6. Please choose the following statement below that best describes you today:
    I do not currently exercise and I have no plans to start exercising any time soon.
    I do not currently exercise, but I have been thinking about being more active.
    I am not as active as I would like to be, but I have been trying to be more active by trying to find more time to devote to increasing my activity level.
    I have started an exercise program, but it still takes a lot of extra effort to make myself work out.
    I have been exercising on a regular basis and I understand the benefits of increased activity.

Your assessment score will appear here once you've answered all of the questions.