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If you’re looking to get some insight into your fitness level, hold off before forking out for a high-tech smart device. The one-minute sit-to-stand test (1MSTS) is a reliable way to assess your ...

You can tell you're getting older when simply getting out of a chair starts to feel like a workout. It happens to all of us, usually far sooner than we expect. Suddenly, every time you get in or out ...

Can a quick, simple test predict how much longer you'll live? If it sounds a little sketchy to you, you're on the right track. The so-called sit-to-stand—or sitting-rising—test has made headlines off ...

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From how to do it to what it means, here's the scoop. When we go to our annual physical, it's always a relief to get a clean bill of health. However, it's important to check in with ourselves on a ...

The 30-second sit-to-stand (or chair stand) test is a simple way to measure older adults' leg strength, endurance, and functional fitness. By comparing your score to others your age, you can identify ...