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5 Simple Tests To Try at Home This Week - what your body can tell you
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- Apr 16, 2026
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Summary
In this episode I look at some fun free tests you can do at home to take stock of your health and improve it at the same time. VO2 max: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthy-aging-and-longevity/vo2-max-what-is-it-and-how-can-you-improve-it Queens College Step Test - how to do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySQ5bawZpMo Sit to Stand test: https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20250404-sit-to-stand-the-simple-test-that-reveals-how-youre-ageing Buteyko breathing test (control pause): https://buteykoclinic.com/blogs/start-your-breathing-test/start-your-breathing-test Reaction time test: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zpkhcj6/revision/3 Stand on one leg with eyes closed: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/35QytBYmkXJ4JnDYl9zYngb/why-you-should-stand-on-one-leg Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.