Failing a "sit-to-stand" or "sit-rise" test, which entails standing up from the floor with legs crossed, without using hands, arms, knees or side of the legs, means one has a higher likelihood of ...

Don't wait for decline to set in. By consistently training the functional strength and stability assessed by this simple ...

If you want a straightforward way to monitor your body's aging process, there's one move that delivers instant feedback: the sit-to-stand test. This simple movement taps into your balance, ...

It happens to all of us, and usually far sooner than we expect: You suddenly find that every time you get in or out of a chair, there's a veritable chorus of sounds from both your joints and your own ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A simple test that takes only seconds to complete can ...

The 1MSTS test is used by health professionals but can be done at home too (Picture: Getty Images) If you’re looking to get some insight into your fitness level, hold off before forking out for a high ...

You might think you’d know whether you’re physically flexible or not. But flexibility can differ throughout the body. Among the places where it really counts are the hamstrings and lower back because ...

University of Limerick provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. If you or someone you love finds it difficult to stand up from the toilet without using your hands, it might seem like a ...

New research has found a simple sit-stand routine at work significantly reduces lower back pain, offering a high-impact ...