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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- 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 - 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 - 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 - How would you rate the intensity of your workouts?
Very light
Light
Moderate
Heavy - 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 - 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.
