This 30-second test measures fall risk, balance, and leg strength by having participants quickly sit and rise from a chair. The 30-second sit-to-stand (or chair stand) test is a simple way to measure ...

Researchers found have found that older adults who struggle to get in and out of a chair quickly may be at a higher risk of falls, broken bones and hospitalizations.

A simple 30-second assessment could predict your chances of an "early" death. New research suggests that your sit-to-stand capability serves as a dependable measure of health during your senior years.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Big news from TikTok: ...

The 30-second sit-to-stand chair test measures lower-body strength, balance, and mobility. Average chair stand test scores vary with age and gender. Regular strength training and daily movement can ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...