Rock the Senior Fitness Test 2025 – Elevate Your Energy and Ace the SFT Challenge!

The Push-up Test is not one of the eight tests included in the Senior Fitness Test (SFT), which is designed specifically to assess the fitness levels and functional abilities of older adults. The primary focus of the SFT is to evaluate each participant's physical fitness through a series of tests that measure strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance—essential components for maintaining independence and quality of life in seniors.

The Chair Stand test assesses lower body strength, while the Arm Curl test measures upper body strength. The 6-minute Walk Test evaluates aerobic endurance, and these tests together provide a comprehensive assessment of health and fitness. The inclusion of exercises that are less likely to be performed safely by seniors or that require advanced upper body strength, like the Push-up Test, does not align with the SFT's focus on accessibility and functional performance for the aging population. This makes it clear why the Push-up Test does not belong within the SFT framework.