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SELF-TESTING: CURL-UPS

Curl-ups measure abdominal and low-back strength. Lie flat on your upper back, knees bent, shoulders touching the floor, arms by your side with palms down. Bend your knees so that your feet are flat and 12 inches from your buttocks. Curl up by lifting your head and shoulders off the floor; slide hands forward on the floor. Curl down and repeat. Your score is the number of curl-ups you can do in one minute.

Age 18-29: females, 25-45, males 30-50
Age 30-39: females 20-40, males 22-45
Age 40-49: females 16-35, males 21-40
Age 50-59: females 12-30, males 18-35
Age 60+: females 11-25, males 15-30

The above scores are for the good-to-excellent range. All scores are based on the National Fitness Test developed by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.