Test your balance
Being able to pass the sit-down-stand-up test not only indicates how good your balance is, it’s also a predictor of how long you could expect to live, as it calls for flexibility, balance, coordination and muscle power – all of which are essential for a long and healthy life.
✣ From a standing position, you need to be able to sit on the floor without using your hands, arms or knees to slow your descent.
✣ Then you need to be able to