liminal_luke Posted January 13, 2017 Have people heard of the sit rise test? It`s supposed to predict longevity in adults over, I think, fifty. I scored 8.5. Tipped out of balance going down and needed one hand to help getting up. Not terrible perhaps, but I could definitely improve. My younger partner effortlessly scored ten and thought it was no big deal. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miffymog Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Great fun. Because I have a short ZZ practice every morning, my legs have some strength. I was playing some snooker this afternoon and was able to really sit down into the shot due to the muscles in the legs. But, when I tried this, I had mixed results. Lowering down to a squat with crossed legs was simple. However, getting my bum down to the ground was another matter. I kind of fell backwards and hit the ground with a bump. Then trying to get from sitting on my bum back into a squat without touching the ground with my hands proved very difficult indeed. It took a lot of rocking and waving of arms, very ungraceful. Once back in the squatting position, the rest was easy. I'm glad I tried as I now feel a lot more awake as I type this post - whether I'll ever do it again, not so sure Edited January 13, 2017 by Miffymog 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liminal_luke Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Like you, I had the same experience of falling backward on the way down. Unlike you, I needed to use a hand on the way up My plan is to use this as a litmus test for physical fitness; I`ve got a bit of work to do. Edited January 13, 2017 by liminal_luke 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooNiNite Posted January 16, 2017 im in my 20s, and that was tough. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Posted January 16, 2017 I'm almost 53 and not in great shape but I am able to do this. :/ A residual benefit of a couple decades of bicycling and snow skiing years ago, maybe? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astral Monk Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Edited January 17, 2017 by Astral Monk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites