6-Minute Walk Test: Age Trend
Median 6-minute walk distance falls from 674 to 403 yards between ages 60–64 and 90–94 in men; from 603 to 357 in women.
Data source: Rikli & Jones (SFT) About this study
6-Minute Walk Test Functional Fitness Trend
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6-Minute Walk Test Median Values
| Age | Male (yards) | Female (yards) |
|---|---|---|
| 60-64 | 674 | 603 |
| 65-69 | 631 | 568 |
| 70-74 | 612 | 548 |
| 75-79 | 555 | 509 |
| 80-84 | 524 | 462 |
| 85-89 | 477 | 426 |
| 90-94 | 403 | 357 |
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