6-Minute Walk Test: Males, Age 80-84
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What these numbers mean
A value around 524 yards is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. Scores above about 604 yards fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about 444 yards fall near the 25th percentile; about 75% of the reference population scored higher.
Also see: 75-79 · 85-89 · All ages
Data source: Rikli & Jones (SFT) About this study
Reference population: Community-dwelling older adults aged 60-94 from 267 sites across 21 US states
6-Minute Walk Test Functional Fitness Males 80-84
6 minute walk test 6MWT six minute walk aerobic endurance walking distance senior fitness test norms normative data normative values reference values percentiles benchmarks reference ranges standards 6-Minute Walk Test Percentile Chart (yards)
Poor 327 yards
Below average 444 yards
Average 524 yards
Above average 604 yards
Excellent 721 yards
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.
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