A 2012 study in the European Journal of Cardiology found that higher scores on this sitting rising test were significantly correlated with longer survival in a study of 2002 adults aged 51 to 80. The mean length of the study follow-up was just over 6 years.
Sitting Rising Test (2 minutes and 21 seconds.)
Maintaining strength and balance is important for overall survival. Routine exercise that incorporates balance and strength is recommended.
Scoring: Subtract up to 5 points while sitting and 5 points while rising.
- Hand on floor
- Hand on knee
- Knee on floor
- Calf on floor
- Forearm on floor
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