I’ve trained plenty of adults in their 60s and 70s who outperform younger clients because they’ve maintained their balance, strength, endurance, and coordination. That’s why the sit-to-stand remains one of my favorite functional fitness assessments. Standing MarchWalking may seem simple, but every step requires strength, balance, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance working together. This assessment measures hip strength, balance, agility, and coordination all at once. Single-Leg ReachI like ending with a movement that combines balance, hip strength, flexibility, and coordination into one challenge.