You Won’t Notice Losing This Until It’s Gone: 10 Essential Fitness Tests
Summary
Robin Arzón outlines ten essential physical capabilities, such as push-ups, farmers carries, and single-leg balance, that she uses to measure functional longevity and maintain mobility as she ages. She emphasizes building a baseline for these movements to protect long-term health rather than focusing on gym numbers. The episode also features listener advice on networking for introverts and a comparison of dietary strategies for Hyrox versus marathon training.
Topics discussed
Intro: The 10 physical capabilities for longevity
Sponsor: Fisher Price mini marathon
Capability 1: 30 push-ups in three sets
Capability 2: Farmer's carry 50% body weight
Capability 3: Dead hang for 30-60 seconds
Capability 4: Get up from floor without hands
Capability 5: Single leg chair stand
Capability 6: 10 controlled single leg step downs
Capability 7: 60-second strong plank
Capability 8: 10 full range bodyweight squats
Capability 9: Climb 4-5 flights of stairs
Capability 10: Balance on one leg for 30 seconds
Bonus: Plyometric jump and land with control
Sponsor: Fisher Price baby walkers
Sponsor: PayPal and Indeed
Sponsor: Gatorade Zero hydration
Listener Q&A: Icebreakers for introverts
Listener Q&A: Hyrox vs Marathon diet
Outro and final sponsor reads
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