Think you are fit because you workout? These exercises will reveal the truth about your fitness

Fitness is more than just gym hours; it requires body mobility. Expert Zoe Modgill shares exercises like jump rope and lunges to test fitness levels.

Most people assume that just because they are pulling in hours at the gym, they are on the road to full fitness. While that may be true for most people, true body mobility is another beast altogether.

These exercises will show if you can really move your body how it should be moved.

Fitness expert Zoe Modgill took to Instagram to share a few movements that show whether or not you are ‘fit for life’.

“You might be active. 💁You might even be 'working out.' But can you actually move your body well? Can you push? Squat? Lunge? Hold your core? Control your shoulders? Keep going when your heart rate goes up? Because fitness is not just looking like you train. It is being able to perform the basics with strength, control, stamina and confidence,” she wrote in the post.

She then gave a list of exercises to test yourself with.

45 seconds of cardio

You can pick between jumprope, jumping jacks, running or jogging. Cardio improves heart health, boosts lung capacity, burns calories, and increases stamina. It helps manage weight, lowers stress, improves mood, and reduces the risk of diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and stroke. Regular cardio also enhances sleep quality, strengthens immunity, and supports better overall physical and mental well-being.

Push walk + push-ups 6 reps

Push-ups strengthen the chest, shoulders, arms, and core while improving endurance and posture. They enhance functional fitness, support joint stability, and boost overall upper-body strength.

Bodyweight squats 15 reps

Squats strengthen the legs, glutes, and core while improving balance, flexibility, and posture. They enhance lower-body power, support joint health, and increase mobility for daily activities.

Front + reverse lunges 10 reps

Lunges strengthen the legs, glutes, hips, and core while improving balance, coordination, and flexibility. They help correct muscle imbalances by training each leg independently. Regular lunges enhance lower-body stability, support better posture, and increase functional strength for walking, running, climbing stairs, and other everyday movements.

Shoulder taps 16 reps

Shoulder taps are a simple bodyweight exercise that work your core, shoulders, arms, and balance at the same time. They are usually done in a high plank position by lifting one hand at a time to tap the opposite shoulder.

Zoe recommends ‘hollow hold’ for 20 seconds and repeating three rounds at least.

“And honestly, if the basics expose you. that is not something to ignore. That is your sign to get serious,” she said.

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