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Does agility decline with age? The factors behind the change

Research has consistently shown a correlation between age and reduced agility, with a significant and often linear decline beginning around age 40 for many individuals. However, this is not a foregone conclusion. Understanding the specific physiological changes that contribute to why and how does agility decline with age can empower you to counteract these effects and maintain your physical capabilities well into your later years.

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Decoding the 6 Senior Citizen Tests: A Guide to the Senior Fitness Test

According to the National Institutes of Health, regular physical activity is one of the most important things older adults can do for their health, yet many are unaware of the specific assessments used to measure their fitness levels. For those asking, "**What are the 6 senior citizen tests?**", the answer points to the components of the widely-recognized Senior Fitness Test (SFT), designed to evaluate functional fitness in older adults.

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