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Try the Sit-to-Stand Test! A quick and effective way to assess your lower body strength—crucial for staying active and independent as you age. This simple test is a key indicator of mobility, endurance, and injury prevention. Give it a try and see how you measure up! Where does your score fall for your age group? #lowerbodystrength #mobilitytest #functionalfitness #strengthandindependence #activeaging #legstrength #stabilitytraining #injuryprevention #fitnessover50 #strongforlife #sitandstandtes

Ever heard of the ‘sit down, stand up test’? This test measures your ability to sit on the floor and stand back up without using much support. A study by Brito et al (2014), revealed that adults aged 51 to 80 who scored lower on this test had higher risk of mortality. But remember- while this test is a great indicator of health, many other factors influence longevity, including genetics and lifestyle. You start with five points—subtracting points for any support used- like having to hold onto yo