Physiotherapy students from the University of Plymouth are helping over-60s assess their health at a series of free community events.
The Functional Fitness MOTs are being carried out at the University and in Plymstock over the coming weeks where participants are taken through a variety of tests that will give an indication of their exercise performance.
The tests, which include flexibility, muscle power, balance and aerobic endurance, come with a set of ‘normal values’ for people of different ages to give them an idea of whether they are doing well compared to their peers, or whether they could benefit from being more active.
Participants then receive a free personalised workbook of results and will learn about local physical activity and exercise opportunities in and around their local area.
