The Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE): A Review of Its Use in Older Adults (evidenceinmotion.com)

• SAFE was designed for older athletes but now used in broader older adult populations.
• Assesses fitness and guides exercise programming.
• Evidence supports its use in both athletic and non-athletic older adults.

"Originally designed for older athletes, the Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) is now also used in non-athletic older adult populations. This review discusses when, who, and why to implement the SAFE."