Many people have an unrealistic idea of their level of fitness. Some do alot of exercise without thinking about it, but more do a little exercise and think they are ultrafit.
Fitness is a combination of heart and muscle capacity to use oxygen for energy production.
Try these simple tests and your score will focus on those areas in which you need to improve. Your resting pulse is a simple and accurate gauge of cardiovascular fitness. As your level of fitness increases your pulse rate will become stronger and more regular. When you first wake up in the morning its best to take your pulse because any form of emotional or physical exertion during the day will affect this resting pulse number. Women have a slightly higher pulse rate than men.