How often should the SFT be repeated to monitor progress?

Repeating the Senior Fitness Test every 6 to 12 months provides a balanced approach to monitoring progress in older adults. This time frame allows enough time for participants to engage in regular physical activity and potentially see measurable improvements in their fitness levels. Regular assessments can help identify strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance changes, enabling tailored adjustments to exercise programs as needed.

This schedule facilitates meaningful comparisons over time while allowing participants to focus on their progress without the pressure of overly frequent testing, which could be counterproductive or discouraging if improvements are not immediately visible. Additionally, conducting the test within this time frame aligns better with age-related physiological changes and the natural variability in fitness levels among seniors.