What’s your age and score? The chair stand test is a simple and effective assessment to evaluate lower body strength, which is crucial for mobility and reducing the risk of falls in older adults. The test involves timing how long it takes an individual to rise from a chair, stand up fully, and sit back down multiple times within a set period (usually 30 seconds). The ability to perform this task correlates with overall leg strength and balance; weaker performance indicates a higher risk of falli

The Sit-Stand Test has been called a “window into longevity.” While it’s definitely not a crystal ball, it’s an insight in how mobile, strong, and confident you are physically. As we get older getting up and down off the floor gets harder. Add in the fear of falling, and many shrink their “movement bubble,” avoiding things they once loved. Normal? Maybe. Inevitable? No. Here’s how the test works: • Start standing → sit cross-legged on the floor → rise back up. • Score out of 10: lose 1 point for