The 6-meter walk test is a quick assessment that measures your functional fitness. A longevity doctor said she uses it on all her patients. Here's how to try it at home. It only takes about five ...

The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is an assessment that a doctor may use to determine a person’s exercise tolerance. It is a low risk test that measures how far a person can walk in 6 minutes. It may be ...

Walking pace tends to slow with age, but how much it slows matters. Researchers often call it a “sixth vital sign” because your average pace reflects the health of your heart, lungs, muscles, balance, ...