The steps of the test: - Sit in a chair without arm rests.
- Cross your arms and place your hands on the opposing shoulder.
- Keep your feet on the floor and your back straight.
- Start a stopwatch (or note the time on a clock with a second hand.
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Rise to a full standing position, then sit down again.
- Repeat the exercise for 30 seconds.
There are scoring targets for men and women in different age brackets. Women in my bracket should be able to do at least 11 repetitions. I am pleased to report that I even did a couple more than that.
Have you ever completed this test? If so, how did you do?
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Hmm, I’ll have to try this. Interesting
ReplyDeleteWill have to try -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteI did 10 but I don't know how that measures up against my age bracket.
ReplyDeleteIf you click on the link there is a chart that lists numbers by sex and age.
DeleteWell done!
ReplyDeletethank you :-)
DeleteI have done that test before and like you, managed to get a few extra in! All the walking pays off!
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteI've never been asked to do such a Test so I don't know. But now will be Tempted to try and see how I do? *LOL*
ReplyDeleteWell, I did 17 so I guess I'm Good... tho' who knows what I should be doing at my Age, I'm impressed I cranked out that many. My Mom always said it was the Legs that are the first to go so I do exercise mine a lot.
DeleteHoly cow! You did great!
DeleteI saw this awhile back and since I was doing my sit/stand workouts every day with the short-legged bench, I did it on the bench. I was struggling by the end, because I usually only do three a day, but I could do 12 from that very short bench in 30 seconds. Also, I've had no trouble this year with that short chair I sit in to read to one of the first grade classes. I can rise and leave the room with ease. This really is a good exercise.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to know that your exercise is paying off.
DeleteInteresting...now I am practicing to see how well I can do. First couple of times, not so good...but I think 13 is pretty good...
ReplyDeleteI bet if you do it often you will get better every time
DeleteI’m 46, and I did 13. My age isn’t on the list, but I’m guessing I’m good.
ReplyDeleteGood for you!
DeleteMy shoulders are so bad I can't reach across my body to the other shoulder. I'll have to modify the test.
ReplyDeleteI think the idea is to keep your hands busy so they can't help push your body up.
DeleteI can't get up unless I push up with at least one arm. I have osteoarthritis in my knees and hips.
ReplyDeleteI can see where osteoarthritis could cause a problem.
DeleteGreat job! I have not done this test, however I shoot macro and close-up photography in the woods so I'm always yogaaaainit. We have to squat, lay on our bellies, sideways, upside down, all to get the shots. Or as my friend calls it, the camera-sutra. Thanks for your comment about Bug. We miss her bunches.
ReplyDelete"Camera-sutra"-cute!
DeleteThis was a timely post, Kathy, as this exercise was one of those recommended by the physical therapist this week. My instructions call for stretching both arms out and then raising from a seated position to a ful stand. My instructions are to do 3 sets of 10 each, once a day. I feel fairly winded by the end of each set, but take a break and continue.
ReplyDeleteI think your exercise is even harder than the one in the test.
DeleteThanks for sharing, Kathy, and congrats on doing so well on your test.
ReplyDeleteI took the test & I did good.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
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