For most men, after the age of 35, the body’s functional capabilities tend to gradually decline, and the abilities in various aspects of the body begin to fall short of those in their youth. However, if a man over 35 can meet these five indicators, it suggests that his physical quality is still quite good, and his physical fitness is satisfactory!
Indicator 1: Standard Body Fat Percentage and Normal Waist Circumference. Middle-aged people are prone to weight gain for a variety of reasons, such as the degeneration of physical functions and a significant decrease in metabolic levels, leading to the accumulation of calories. Lack of exercise, prolonged sitting, and excessive eating contribute to an expanding waistline, an excessive body fat percentage, and an obese appearance. If you are over 35 and maintain a figure similar to that of your student days, congratulations are in order. Consistent fitness over a decade indicates sufficient self-discipline, healthy eating habits, and a qualified health index, placing you ahead of 60% of your peers.
Indicator 2: Ability to Perform 20 Push-Ups in One Minute. Push-ups, as an exercise that tests upper body strength, core stability, and endurance, have high demands on physical quality. As age increases, muscle strength gradually weakens, and body coordination and explosive power may also decline. If you can complete 20 standard push-ups in one minute without trembling or straining, it means that your upper body strength is adequate, and your physical fitness is satisfactory. If you can complete 30 push-ups in a minute, it indicates good physical fitness.
Indicator 3: Sleep Through the Night Without Insomnia or Frequent Night Awakenings. Sleep is the primary way for the body to recover energy. Regular sleep deprivation and poor sleep quality can reduce immunity and accelerate the aging of physical functions. Good sleep quality implies a good mental state during the day, sufficient physical energy to face life and work, and full vitality. Data shows that nearly 40% of residents in our country suffer from various sleep disorders, with nearly 300 million people troubled by insomnia. With the fast pace of life and high stress, many office workers due to high-intensity work pressure and irregular schedules, leading to high mental tension, are more likely to become one of the high-incidence groups of insomnia. If you can sleep peacefully through the night without the troubles of insomnia or frequent awakenings (be alert for kidney problems), congratulations are in order, as your sleep state surpasses most people.
Indicator 4: No Significant Hair Loss. The condition of hair can often reflect a person’s physical condition to some extent. For men over 35, if they do not have significant hair loss, it means that their hormonal levels are relatively stable, and their metabolic functions are relatively normal. Hair loss can be caused by various factors, such as excessive stress, poor nutrition, and genetic factors. A few years ago, the post-90s generation had quietly become the main force in purchasing anti-hair loss products online. If you are over 35 and maintain a thick and healthy head of hair, it is undoubtedly a positive sign of good body function.
Indicator 5: Ability to Walk 5K Steps at Once Without Discomfort. Walking is one of the most basic forms of human exercise. For men over 35, if they can walk more than 5K steps at once and do not experience significant discomfort after walking, such as joint pain, muscle soreness, or shortness of breath, it fully demonstrates the strength of their leg muscles, joint flexibility, and good cardiopulmonary function.
If after walking, there is no significant fatigue in the leg muscles, and there is no feeling of body heaviness or soreness the next day due to walking, these are all signs of excellent physical fitness.
