October 2008
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Aerobic fitness: Walk this way
Find a measured track or use the odometer of your car to mark a one-mile course along a level road. Walk the mile as briskly as possible without showing signs of exhaustion, such as breathlessness or dizziness. Record your time in minutes and seconds and compare with the chart. Note: If you've been sedentary or have health concerns, get your doctor's OK before undertaking this test.



  Men (Age 31-69) Women (Age 31-69)
  Time (minutes:seconds) Time (minutes:seconds)
Excellent <10:12 <11:40
Good 10:13-11:42 11:41-13:08
Above average 11:43-12:13 13:09-14:36
Average 12:14-14:44 14:37-16:04
Fair 14:45-16:23 16:05-17:31
Poor >16:24 >17:32
 
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