Sitting-Rising Test - Are You Aging Too Fast?

You know your chronological age, but are you aging too fast physically? As you get older, there are the obvious signs like thinning hair, wrinkles, and maybe a little less bounce in your step, but most signs of aging occur slowly and it’s not always obvious if you’re aging gracefully or if you’re burning the candle at both ends.

There are lots of different things to consider such as blood tests, hormone tests, and bone density, but today I’d like to share with you a very simple test that serves as a proxy test for overall fitness.

It’s called the sit-to-rise test, and as the name suggests, it tests your ability to get up and down from the floor. Originally developed in Brazil in the 1990s, this test was first proposed as a predictor of longevity. As a predictor of overall longevity, most of the studies have some real problems. In terms of testing your lower body strength and mobility, and as means to reduce slip and fall injuries however, it’s a great test.

VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 Intro
00:10 Aging Too Fast?
00:33 Sit-to-Rise Test
02:26 Take the Test
03:55 Improve Your Score
04:36 Stool Sit
06:59 Broomstick Sit
08:54 Daily Routine

DISCLAIMER: these exercises look very easy, but don’t be fooled. If you’re new to sit-stand exercises, you can get very sore, so start slowly.

WHY THIS MATTERS
Broken bones, especially broken hips, in the second half of life can have devastating consequences. These often happen while doing everyday things like going up and down stairs, tripping with something in your hand, or slipping in the bathroom.

For everyone over the age of 65, broken bones are a huge factor, but women in particular who more commonly suffer from osteoporosis are at even greater risk. A hip fracture for people over the age of 65 often results in a 20% or higher mortality rate within a year of the injury. So this is a big deal. The good news is that you can improve your lower body strength and mobility massively, but you need to take it slowly and take care of your knees and ankles as you go.

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[YOGABODY.Official]

Please check the PDF in the description. Relevant research in the description. Let me know how you score and if this video is helpful. Thanks for tuning in! - Lucas @ YOGABODY

[dianerawicz]

WOW! I thought I was agile but there's work to be done. My first time trying, i scored a 5 - not bead for a 70-year old, but my aim is 10. Day by day. Thanks for your coaching.

[ppmppm]

I'm 102 and found this very helpful, the broken ankle and dislocated hip are well on the mend and after rehab 6 or seven weeks I'm keen to give it another go.

[GiaMarie]

10/10 at 73 years old. Up was a little shaky but I did it. Great test.

[紫原美智子]

I did 9 with difficulty, now I can do a perfect 10. I am 30 years old. It took me one year.

It is a great exercice. I do it 2 or 3 times a day now, I can not believe I can do it this easily.

[dcartier]

Finally: no chair, no knee, no hands - just the sensible reference point and how to work toward it. Thanks for being honest and informative!
[At 10 most of my life, thanks to yoga (on and off) and an active lifestyle. When I realised recently (at 70+) that such capability had deserted me, I added calisthenics and it came back quickly.]

[shantielangovan]

This is so simple for most people living in South India because we are used to squatting on the floor for meals

[anniejuan]

I'm 63. I thought it was going to be sitting and rising more than once - like, how many times can you do it. So I did my very best to follow along, and I managed to get a 10! And now, I am SO glad the test didn't include repeating it!

[beebugg]

Well, I just discovered that I am basically dead...

[cfidellmt]

This is great! At 55, I’m scoring a 10/10, but I see major differences side to side. I’ll be doing the exercises to balance things out. Thanks for another helpful video, Lucas!

[Yerfdog]

33 yo firefighter here. 10/10. It's scary to imagine how many of my coworkers, of same age, would score terrible on this test.

[tupelohoney]

Just turned 61 and I had no problem doing this. I plan to share this with women I know who I’m pretty sure can’t. I learned how important this move was years ago from my yoga instructor. ☺️

[sandrahulteen]

This is fabulous - and I scored much worse than I might have hoped. So looking forward to taking this step by step. Thanks Lucas for your thoughtful, positive and careful instructions.

[RamanKapahi-ogft]

I scored 9 on my first try. I am 75. Nor working towards a 10.

For someone afflicted with "Hurry Up Sickness" (am chronically impatient). this video was perfect. It gets to the point and does not waste your time.
Sacramento, CA

[shantitanna]

Awesome video, this is exactly what I need at age 83 with one artificial knee. I am going to practice this diligently.

[jz]

Thought it would be easy -- I do lots of primal squats and leg work. Not easy. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll start adding this -- yet another thing! -- to my daily routine. Cheers!

[juliereyes]

Everyone is built different and are stronger at certain things that others. I bet a lot of people saying they can do this easily probably are weak in other areas of strength - So don’t feel like a failure if you can’t do it. I have a lot of aging people in my family and friends that can barely walk, losing the ability to care for themselves. Stay active, do things outdoors as much as possible, and be grateful if you don’t have a debilitating illness. Thx for listening.

[mosfet]

77 years old and I did the test 10/10. I walk between six and seven hundred miles a year and haven't eaten meat in over 50 years.

[irenesteding]

Wauw! I have a long way to Go……but thanks!
Never too late to start after having a few years of back troubles… now slowly on the mend.

[Iinoeves]

Thank you, I’m 62 & I will add to my exercise routine. As they say, “you won’t know until you try!”

must try 1st