06/12/2026
Most people think this is a balance test.
It’s not.
The Sitting-Rising Test challenges several qualities that become increasingly important as we age:
✅ Strength
✅ Mobility
✅ Balance
✅ Coordination
✅ Confidence moving your body
And the best part?
It takes less than 30 seconds to try.
Here’s how it works:
✅Start standing.
✅Cross your legs and lower yourself all the way to the floor or chair 🪑
✅Then stand back up.
❗️Try not to use your hands, knees, or anything else for support.
Researchers found that people who scored higher on this test tended to have better long-term health outcomes than those who scored lower.
The goal isn’t to get it perfect.
The goal is to identify areas that may need a little more attention.
Because the ability to get down to the floor and back up again isn’t just a fitness skill.
It’s a life skill.
Try it and let me know how you did below. Did you need to use your hands, knees or other support? 👇