5 Simple Exercises to Test the Age of Your Body

5 exercises that will help you test your body’s flexibility and guess your body age group. Prepare yourself for anything because the results may be unpleasant. Warm up before you try the exercises: you can either jump, do squats or leg swings. And now that you're ready, let's find out your true body age!
TIMESTAMPS
Shoulder Joint Flexibility 1:16
Spine Flexibility 3:08
Neck and Shoulder Girdle Flexibility 5:06
Hip Joint Flexibility 6:52
Knee Joint Flexibility 9:01
SUMMARY
- The most effective exercises for this purpose are all the different kinds of stretches. So, be sure to do them at least once a day to increase your shoulder flexibility. You can also try a simple exercise that you can do pretty much anywhere, even during a little break at work! Raise your right arm up and bend it at the elbow so it would be behind your neck and head. Slide it a bit down your back. Now, reach behind you with your left arm, so that the back of your hand.
- Let's try to do a small exercise that you probably did a lot during your PE classes at school: stand straight and keep your feet about shoulder width apart, then just lean forward (without bending your knees, though!) and try to touch the floor with your hands. Is it challenging for you? Let's find out what this says about your body.
- To improve your condition, start with neck flexibility exercises. You can tuck your chin until you feel a stretch (keep in mind that it shouldn't be painful!). Another great option is taking your neck backwards, again, until you feel a stretch. (oh, that was good…) Repeat each of these exercises about five times. Now, what about shoulder girdle flexibility? For that, you can do some kneeling exercises. Begin with a kneeling position so that your feet are under your hips. Now lift your hips and raise your straight arms over your head at the same time.
- If you want to improve your hip joint flexibility, remember to do the following exercises regularly. Just like with pretty much everything that is connected to the flexibility, stretches are the answer here. First of all, sit upright so that both of your legs are straight. Then bend your right leg, pull it into your chest and hug it tight until you feel a stretch. Again, if it's painful, it's not a good sign. Try to make it effective, but still safe. The second good exercise is a seated stretch. Sit with your knees bent out to the sides. Place the bottoms of your feet together and bring them as close to your groin as possible. Then just lean forward until you feel a stretch.
- Knee joint flexibility can be improved, just don't be lazy and add a couple of exercises to your daily workouts. The simplest thing you can do is knee bends. Just lie comfortably and bend your knee as far as possible until you feel a stretch. Other powerful stretching exercises go like this: place your feet together and then slowly take your heel towards your bottom until you feel a stretch.
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[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

So, guys, how good is your flexibility?

[@josephwachira7284]

BRIGHT SIDE I think I'm good

[@noemihuisman3387]

I think pretty good i’m on a circus so i have to

[@weirdgreycat8264]

I am double jointed.

[@luis_gbs]

I am 17 years old and failed at all the test

[@irongrl]

56 here and I passed all 5 tests easily

[@timothyheath577]

The comment below mine is 100% correct. I was a professional choreographer for 25 years, working with the best dancers in the world. Some people, no matter how much they practice stretching, will never be able to touch their toes, etc. For the average person, unused to stretching, the exercises shown here are perfect if you wish to injure yourself. If you must try them, please work very gently.

[@user-cb4rj3dy3w]

Hello everybody! I am 68 practice yoga at home. I was able to easily almost all of them, but touching the knee with the head was just rather difficult althpugh not impossible. Many thank for hte fun and a kind of inspiration. Best wishes to everyone from Russia Tatiana

[@GoodOne917]

Татьяна Мануковская you are inspirational. Any tips on starting or improving a home practice? I love yoga but not yoga studios.

[@wutang125]

I’m about to be 65 and passed all of them with ease. I have been doing exercises every day for about a month now.

[@monp.4903]

Start doing yoga, your flexibility will improve tenfold.

[@Vanessa-lima]

Do gym 😂😁

[@Geke1008]

If you make such a video, at least show footage that matches what you’re saying…

[@Coucoutchicou]

Exactly !!!!

[@barbaraglisson7742]

I as like what!! that does not even come close to what they are saying!!

[@gazellepop]

I don't remember being able to touch my toes or do the splits as a kid though!

[@sharon-qc3gn]

I’m 68 and I did all of them..no problem i do stretches and yoga and jump on a small trampoline regularly. So it’s never too late

[@lostmelodyy]

Actually, my friend's grandmother was really flexible because she stretched every day since she was young. At age 75 she could still do oversplits and similar things. I personally find this really inspiring!

[@yvonnemcleod2929]

After 14 months of daily yoga I’m happy to say that I can do all of these awesome exercises with ease, love!

[@yuniarkhairani2549]

Im 42 years old and I can do every poses in that video. Alhamdulillah.

[@shiannablue9208]

Same 🙏🏽💙

[@krismaly6300]

I enjoyed watching this video Thanks for educating the community and appreciate your volunteer-ship. Thanks a bunch

[@btsarmyfamily811]

When you are able to do all these exercises correctly yep thats me

[@priyanshipriyanshi6568]

Yup that's me too ! And I love your user name ! I'm also an army 💜💜💜😁

[@btsarmyfamily811]

@@priyanshipriyanshi6568 thanks.

[@user-pk5dn9wn7o]

I discovered I was flexible when I was 6-7

[@redsoles1]

I’m a female who is extremely not flexible in the hips. I was admitted into the prestigious High School of Performing Arts in New York City when I was 15 as a Modern Dance major... I danced Daily for hours there at school and after school 5 days a week. I could never do a split... my hips are tight and that’s how I’m built it has nothing to do with anything. Sure stretching is good for you but this “ test “ is not really a test of age...

[@cocoromnick11rr84]

Excuses😀

[@elikristiane3953]

@@cocoromnick11rr84 I friend of my got the higest score in gym cos she was very flexible,in all her body,,others Not,,She still was like that in her 50ths,I had always gone to all kinds of gym classes.and has always been very active, I could never be as felxible as my friend, ,,that is in the genes, we are not all the same and not everyone can be very flexible no matter how mutch they try,

[@MsMrReason]

@@elikristiane3953 Flexibility is actually the hardest thing to maintain as someone who has been superflexible via yoga - when have stopped for 2 yrs all my flexibility goes. I have to retrain back bends, splits etc. In fact I have to retrain eveything. Flexibility takes time and once you get it you have to keep training it or else you lose it. The hypermobile folk exist and they make up all the contortionist and circus performers but the rest of us just have to train and cannot stop training otherwise we are as stiff as you.

[@mrsfruity76]

Down dog, and heels being flat on the ground, is about hamstring flexibility, not knee flexibility. Also, all of these exercises have absolutely nothing to do with age. You could be very young(under 12) and not be able to pass these "tests" or be elderly(over 70) and pass them easily. If you stretch regularly, you will gain flexibility.....simple as that.

[@talknewz7617]

Exactly. This is fraud

[@judylindow2739]

Yes, it's true you could be very young or very old and do these exercises, however after 50 I notice a lot of adults start loosing basic flexibility -- they start getting stiff, less flexible, get small aches and injuries. With practice this doesn't have to happen. Hiking, dancing, biking, using machines won't give you a fluid spine and strong joints like yoga (or stretching) will. Of course strength and aerobic exercises are important as well - I don't think this is fraud at all!

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Most definitely. I work with the geriatric population. I see some people in their 90s who are strong, flexible, and independent, and I see some people in their 50s and 60s who have extremely limited range of motion in their joints. It's all about taking care of your body, starting when you are young and continuing as you gets older.

[@kingjennifer3062]

this is a benchmark. There are lots of women that cant do this and lots of men that can't. Flexibility is the key to health of bones and posture. Theres several long term studies that indicate longevity based on stuff like this - one is if you can stand up from sitting on the floor without touching knees or hands on the way.

[@karubuarmel1965]

You're right bro. I'm a volley ball trainer for kids (11-12 years old) and I'm 33. I'm not a professional PET but I'm doing better than them all. Even after 2 months helping them, still they can't what I do easily.

[@joejoe5673]

Placing my forehead to my knees is quite the challenge for me. I can only do it half way. I always thought it was because of my belly. All the othe exercise s I can do with easy at the age of 42 yrs old (about to be 43 in March 8). These yoga videos are amazing please continue to release them! They probably help so many on learning to stay fit. Brightside, you are a hidden gem, thank you!!

[@benatural49]

I was able to do all of these exercises with no problem. They are poses that I normally do in my yoga practice. I will continue to refer these poses to my students who may not be as flexible. Consistency is the key. Great video!

[@karubuarmel1965]

Thanks for the video. As for me, it inspires me which test to take if I want to check my level of flexibility, not the age of my body. It's only a result of taking care of your body in terms of stretching not the age of your body.

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

TIMESTAMPS Shoulder Joint Flexibility 1:16 Spine Flexibility 3:08 Neck and Shoulder Girdle Flexibility 5:06 Hip Joint Flexibility 6:52 Knee Joint Flexibility 9:01

[@upward_onward]

Way to go

[@thegrimreaper9035]

Thank u

[@upward_onward]

One of the best video on the subject. Will follow suit.

[@yogaanilkumarhshettar9969]

motivational videos which educate everyone

[@justanotherpoet125]

I am 30 and I can do all the postures mentioned. I practice yoga on a daily basis

[@debbieshaw9018]

Nikhila duh how about trying it when you turn 60 some years old you're young you can do it. as I'm 61 years old I don't do too bad for flexibility but I'm going to work on it more kudos to you

[@moonliight127]

I couldn't touch my feet when I was six years old, but I was very active and in excellent health

[@helloitsme247]

Happy to know. I can easily do all of these. 😊 Never practised yoga though.

[@Infotainmenthub]

*You are always helpful.* 👍🏻

[@amitabhpatel3588]

Practice makes perfect is not correct Perfect practice makes perfect

[@saibirina]

Soooo true!!!

[@BekindBHappy]

Mmmm nice comment

[@ily_bts5864]

Yes!

[@jj7092]

4:07 This is literally me right now watching this video😂

[@jeanmartin1373]

yep right I recognized you on your picture

[@jj7092]

Jean Martin 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mohamedwiish3288]

er du ikke dansker og bor i kolding

[@jj7092]

MOE W omg creepy 😱🤣 hvem er du?

[@linadkl3725]

Do you even know what "literally" means? Your comment means that you are the guy

[@shereenphilip7247]

Very very very worthy and a new message

[@umaganesh1198]

Stretching legs apart was toughest one .. Thanks for this inspiring vedio

[@barbarastortz4073]

Neither age nor health affects flexibility like this! I am 63, recovering from C DIFF that went 7+(?) years undiagnosed. I'm up to 100 lbs, up from 60 when I was finally diagnosed 10 months ago. I am still struggling with incredibly weakness... BUT I can still put both legs behind my head, put both palms flat on the floor bending only at the waist, and so on. I am not healthy but I sure am flexible!

[@debbieshaw9018]

Barbara Stortz @ I am 61 years old but first of all good for you. I'm very flexible myself but I don't think as flexible As You Are, I do workouts or I had been need to get back into them and stick with them I do legs, ABS, weights not over 5 lb. I have a 8 pound weights but rarely use them as it bothers my back and shoulders, my favorite upper thing to do is push UPS and low impact, as far as flexibility I Amaze my boyfriend when I sit in the car and we're talkin, I usually take my shoes off and sit cross-legged I can do a lot of stretches and I tried some of them on this video I'm going to have to work at stuff like that the one where you put your hands in a prayer behind your back, always thought I was really good at flexibility till I seen that one and I can halfway do it always thought I was really good cuz I can put my arms behind my back with my hands like fingers laced and stretch clear back so I thought doing that is really good until I seen the prayer pose. I can put lotion on my own back which freaked my aunt who is now deceased freaked her out cuz she couldn't believe I could do that .I have to work more on my flexibility because it makes me feel young and it's good for your health even if you have health issues it's good for you. I have a friend / boyfriend who is 70 years old and he's had some health issues he had to have his hips worked on or one side anyway and he used to use a cane which he does not now so I've been getting after him that he could do better and needing to join a club to work out and if he wants to be with me he has to get fit. I took him Walmart shopping one time he said it was amazing to watch you, you flit here you flit there, I like speed shopping you get a good workout course I'm careful that I don't run over other customers. Just what is this condition that you have, c-diff I've heard of it but I can't remember what it is, I'm sure it can't be good so good for you and what you're accomplishing is great.🌠

[@martinedward5945]

That 1st exercise though! 😂😂

[@pureenergydancecenter9675]

Awesome! I'm 53 and passed all of them! Yeah! I have spinal and knee issues due to wear and tear and repetition as a dancer. However all my doctors can't get over what I still can do. I have been dancing, performing and Rollerskating for 50 years! I just keep on moving and try to stay positive and eat healthy!

[@beegumhaseena2673]

That's very informative. Thank you. 😀

[@vikrantprakash3678]

It's a good video😇😇😇

[@dantemartinez2676]

Love the video i subscribed because you tell important facts and if I'm in danger I got you thx 😁

[@imransheik3605]

very useful thanks a team

[@thenatural6249]

Thanks 👍👍

[@user-bt3rx6vw6l]

My bones will break after watching this video. Edit:TankQ for 200 likes!🎉

[@sandrasifuentes3779]

me to

[@pinkypieplayswithyou3930]

MG ησlimit lol

[@e.dandfamily673]

Hahaha

[@user-bt3rx6vw6l]

KIM Talledo lol

[@nestleychuckie2047]

Lol Same😂😂😂

[@Nasrinaabdikhaliq]

I'm actually proud of myself because all of those exercises are not hard to me

[@sorabhtayal6587]

Awesome thanks.

[@flamedenise19]

That was a nice collection. Thank you.

[@amy9323]

Hello person scrolling the comment section... You probably doing this while watching this vid, dunno, just saying...

[@yzinspired]

amy davy always.. hello to you too !

[@Missfoxtooyou]

Happy New Years 🙋🏻

[@GoodOne917]

You totally caught me

[@donstoob]

I waited till the end

[@prettyandyoung7028]

✋ hi

[@hussainshaikh4309]

The most challenging pose is (Paschimottanasan) seated forward bend head to knee, if you able to do this pose then your 90% body is flexible.

[@jaganmohan5476]

really i can do that pose but i cant do SPLITS im super close to splits though

[@user-ct5kv6bq7i]

I love doing flexible exercise

[@versai5001]

Yay! I passed them all. Also, thanks for reminding me to stretch more often!

[@omaralghoul1497]

I did all of them perfectly exept number 4 I only touched the ground with my fingers

[@aydah5315]

i'm really become flexibility after i do some exercise but sometimes i really gave up on my workout who really didn't work for me But still want to try it 😩😩 i wont give up if you guys give me a cheer😩🙆🙆

[@even5417]

Am... Maybe you must give up ✌✌

[@judesoria9891]

Keep going you can do it if you carry hope with you

[@carissaengelbrecht7802]

Try blogilates. Cassey is very motivational and I actually started liking exercise and loving stretching. Check out her channel.

[@upward_onward]

Keep going don't give up 👍✌️

[@amolchaudhari8822]

wonderful. ..Thanks buddy

[@drjishavijayarajannair2982]

I do regular exercise and all exercise were quite easy for me...Thank you for the information

[@josepthtimothy1335]

In other words..Just do YOGA!!!!

[@PaolaLozanoYoga]

yup! :D

[@pushpendrachauhan4928]

Nah, I never did yoga yet these drills are child's play

[@dheekshavarma9the909]

Yaa 😂

[@Myhalamanz]

@@pushpendrachauhan4928 how old are you?

[@sumesh4985]

@@dheekshavarma9the909 qqqq

[@samandarsinghchouhan7458]

Nice

[@DennisTaylorBoracay]

Very Good! Oh yeah i can still do the Streeetch and Splits and i'm nearing 40s! Let's keep it up! ;)

[@ShuMercy]

Great one.

[@sangitabiswas6451]

After watching this video I am feeling like *Kum-fu panda* !😅🤣

[@sunnyroy1174]

I'm 22 and I can do every posture shown in this video because I do stretching everyday.

[@MelissaPerez24]

I'm 16 and I barely stretch but for some reason I'm able to do everything.. kinda freaky considering I don't do exercise either

[@sunnyroy1174]

too many queens Thats because u r 16😂😂

[@susanlynch6680]

And you're 22....lol

[@Laundrey1]

I'm 39 and I can do all of them without warming up and can execute them easily. I can also fully sunscreen my entire back without help from anyone. Some call me a freak of nature. I can barely do a backbend, though.

[@mrgio3870]

I’m 10 and I can not fully do any of them.

[@MONSTERKILLER00K]

Always awesome videos from Bright Side ❤

[@sharon-qc3gn]

I did all of them...I’m 65..😊..and I practice yoga and stretching daily...

[@laraarndt1362]

I find all of this easy. It might just be why I’m a 16 year old contortionist..,

[@esperanzahopejaduri678]

It says "if you could barely touch the floor with your fingerd" man I couldn't reach anything

[@harshita1639]

Esperanza Hope Jaduri me too😭

[@anonymousgirl6726]

Only the first one i can do 😁😕

[@debrawilliams6985]

Lol!

[@VR-hf3fs]

Me too

[@Bearwoman11]

I've been doing yoga for 10 years and it's so beneficial.

[@boostknowledge5360]

excellent for everyday work

[@uglyprincess5295]

Normal people be like oh this is easy Me:911 what’s your emergency oh I think I just broke my whole body.

[@vivekmathur3514]

5:27 that was surprisingly easy. Also it turns out that I am a gumby.

[@truptimorya721]

I cannot do the 2nd number exercise properly for hip joint flexibility but I’ll practice now cuz rest all I can do. Thank you so much 😊

[@shaystube15]

did them all without any problems. good video! tfs!

[@vickyd7541]

It's not even about flexibility, a lot of these abilities depend on individual's anatomy. Some of them I couldn't do as a child, but after years of yoga practice now I can. Some I still can't do despite A LOT of practice. And you said it means something about my age???

[@nutrylzone367]

Me too!

[@anonymous-xy5ue]

I was never flexible as a kid, I got my flexibility in my 20s when I developed patience and a higher pain tolerance 😁

[@fluffysugakookies9580]

I was like "who can do that?" then I tried it and it was easy😂😂😂😂

[@ishi001]

Army!

[@reetamadan7675]

All are easy and simple

[@jothiramasubramanian1388]

I have subscribed.... I love it..

[@milliegoodwin5389]

As other people may have said in this comments section a lot of the advice given in this video is unrealistic if not dangerous. Take for example, the picture from the thumbnail. It's not a good guide, some people for example will never be able to do the 'reverse prayer' even with practice. In fact being able to do it with little effort, especially without practice can be a sign that you're too flexible and you could benefit from seeing a doctor about it as it may be a medical condition.

[@designer-garb572]

This has nothing to do with age, I could not do this stuff when I was a teenager and still can't today...after a lifetime of healthy eating and playing sport, some of us are just not that flexible even with tons of stretching.

[@felicity1744]

I know this is like 7 months too late but THANKYOUUUU

[@HaloHighlightz]

True. I don’t stretch and am not active but have always been able to do a lot of this stuff.

[@MsMrReason]

Everyone who tellls me they are stiff have rotten stretching technique and most of all horrendous impatience. sorry this is a year late but I am a PE and Yoga teacher. People who are flexible ( not the hypermobile ones) just have patience and are prepared to do some intense stretching 2-4 times a week. I have seen people cpme to my classes huff puff say they are inflexible and never see them again. The ones that stay simply improve - they will neva be superflexible but more flexible than the average person.

[@iamcrisxtiano]

Excellent video

[@vinipatel9759]

Ty nis video

[@momomochineko3907]

“Those little freaks..” 😂 Me too.

[@suruchikarki5002]

“Those little freaks” 😂😂😂 What a mood

[@kevonhodge2538]

I love this video

[@waelal-buseri7037]

I’m 42 Years old ... and can do all of those stretches no problems .. Thanks 🙏 to my 🥋 Taekwondo Great 👍🏻 video ... QThanks 🙏 from Australia 🇦🇺

[@janiceward2169]

Quick I need to find two trucks...🤣🤣🤣

[@winnietweh257]

The Bright Side is the Right Side💡🔆

[@roshnaradias4100]

Winefred Tweh yeah

[@beyourself4996]

Winefred Tweh you said it !

[@winnietweh257]

KZbinrgirl. Thank you for your like

[@winnietweh257]

Roshnara Dias thank you for like on my comment

[@melissasmith6762]

Nope, this video pushes misinformation that can potentially injure people, but whatever.

[@virekdost]

Very Nice...

[@DannidoesTaekwondo]

Did all of them perfectly

[@jujulepew]

Women are by design more flex than men. Could you make a video that shows what good flexibitily be for a mid age 6' 200lbs man?

[@nutrylzone367]

True, mostly, but there are some unique women that are not flexible. Everyone is different.

[@veejo9535]

A lot of your recommended exercises do not match what you are showing on the video, which is not helpful

[@NasrinAhady]

Thank you

[@2024_.Angela]

I'm still really flexible for 48,Awesome!!

[@immakms4799]

👍🏻

[@morzineau8102]

First!

[@mrbraindead7895]

Waou Waou actual first comment

[@morzineau8102]

MrBrainDead Thanks

[@sangeetamandrai4889]

I find it easy and enjoyed ☺

[@harpreetsinghgrewal7563]

Thanks

[@years8703]

0:17 Me hearing that as a 13 year old: :(

[@gettinbrain2180]

Me 9

[@jovanjovan4606]

Bravo!

[@rafiyamasood4518]

It is really amazing it's so easy too

[@hkarry23536018]

This has nothing to take with age. It's completely dependent on flexibility of your body. All the images here doing the exercises are done by women and women are naturally flexible than men.

[@owlcat8896]

harsha Sri While that is absolutely true, there are some exceptions. I've met a man who is about twenty years older than me, and he's way more flexible... (I was 16 when I first met him. He was 35 or 36, and he could easily do the splits.)

[@owlcat8896]

So basically, it's all about practice and stretching. :)

[@duudsuufd]

I'm a 58 year old man and I succeeded all of these tests, even without warming-up.

[@hkarry23536018]

Missdemeanour555 you've clearly not seen muscular men in my gym

[@hkarry23536018]

Missdemeanour555 I've done yoga for 2 years and I've quit

[@microplastique]

10:05 "add a couple exercises to your daily workout"... my daily workout right now consists of trying to reach the box of cereals on the top shelf in the morning and putting my pc down on the floor from my bed without slipping out of the blanket, what do I do ?

[@jytte47]

pleulpe best answer of the day :o)

[@ciaraparkes6496]

That's great to know.

[@pauladavis506]

I could do most of them except for the neck/shoulder do to 2 full knee replacements... The downward dog was easy being that I do this toga pose... Good flexible workout positions... Thanks...

[@SaraPause]

5) You find it easy or difficult? me: I find it impossible! ....wait a minute...to do these exercises you need to be pretty slim because you can't bend yourself in two when you have a big belly. So it depends on your size not on your flexibility only

[@frauleinmarlenschka6891]

Sara Pause No, that‘s not true. I have a friend who is doing Acrobatics and she is small and rather chubby.

[@livingthecentralperklife31]

Fräulein Traveller exactly, and I am very skinny and I used to be less flexible than the average human (but now I’m very flexible cause I did cheer and gymnastics and I stretched every day). It has nothing to do with your size, but just how much you practice and how flexible you are naturally :)

[@rangeramps]

The fist one

[@lalhuliengangte5064]

I love it

[@abhisiktahore8341]

Excellent