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Exercise for Older Adults

Frequently Asked Questions

25. How can I tell if my endurance is increasing?

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See how far you can walk in exactly six minutes. Write down how far you walked -- in feet, blocks, laps, miles, number of times you walked up and down a long hallway, or whatever is convenient for you. Do this test every month.