I came across a blog article that surprised me:
http://www.katysays.com/sit-down-stand-up/
Apparently your ability to sit down onto the floor and rise again without any assistance from other body parts can predict longevity:
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/can-you-do-simple-sitting-test-predicts-longevity-1C7588565
I was slightly horrified to discover that I can't get back up off the floor without using my hand.
What are your thoughts on this, ladies and gentlemen?
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papaya / 10560 posts
Yes and I am 8 months pregnant! I can do it while holding DS too...I nearly have a heart attack though!
persimmon / 1167 posts
AWESOME! I need to work on this. I think that it would help with preparing for labor someday.
Have you heard of "Katy Speaks" before? I guess she's kind of a big thing. I just discovered her yesterday.
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
Hhhmhh.... I'm at work right now (and also wearing 5 inch stilettos) but I'm going to try this tonight. I'm pretty sure I can do it!
persimmon / 1167 posts
@BakerBee: LOL! Yeah- I shut my office door, took off my shoes and gave it a try today while at work.
persimmon / 1167 posts
I just tried it again and was able to get up without my hands and it was quite a workout. I couldn't believe how much I could feel my core engaging.
Who needs a gym? Apparently I just need to sit down and stand up a whole bunch. 
pomelo / 5509 posts
I can, but it took a rock back and forth on my butt to get my feet under me. I was scared for a minute I wouldn't be able to do it!
persimmon / 1095 posts
I read about this awhile back and ever since then I make sure I stand up w/o touching anything! It is easy for me. My husband has tried it and has difficulty even though he is in ok shape.
grapefruit / 4923 posts
i can do it, but i'm not patting myself on the back because apparently the studies were for 51 to 80 year olds. we'll see if i can do it at that point.
nectarine / 2667 posts
@HolisticMama: I was told by a physical therapist that the ability to get back up from a sitting stance without assistance (like this or with squats) is a key predictor for if you'll be able to live on your own in old age or need a wheelchair/assisted living. He was a squat Nazi.
pear / 1586 posts
I can but I wonder if I am doing it wrong? I cross my legs and get up that way. I don't touch them and they don't touch. Does that still count?
ETA- apparently I shouldn't cross my legs according to prior comments?
nectarine / 2667 posts
@cheesetomywhine: I watched the video & it showed crossed legs as okay 
persimmon / 1165 posts
I practiced this skill a lot while on maternity leave. It was a required skill when you're holding two babies and need each body part to perform at it's maximum level!
grapefruit / 4649 posts
OK, I feel silly but how are you seated when you get up with no hands? I sit down with my legs folded pretzel style and I can get up no problem but I sort of roll over one leg. I literally can't visualize how else to do it.
clementine / 773 posts
I can - I'm actually surprised I could.
@Cole: I don't know if this is how others do it, but I get into position with my feet planted shoulder+ width apart and knees up.
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
I can, but to get up I have to lean my body forward for some momentum.
honeydew / 7586 posts
@cheesetomywhine: I do this to! My ankles cross but don't touch. That doesn't count?
persimmon / 1167 posts
@MusicaV: Oh my...I tried it your way and barely tried...LOL...My abs and butt told me: "Nope...nope. Not gonna do it."
pear / 1586 posts
@JoyfulKiwi: Woot woot! Thanks
@rahlyrah: apparently it does. Yay!
nectarine / 2771 posts
Yep! DH can't and I yell at him all the time to work on this exercise.
pear / 1846 posts
This was too easy is there any rules to what you can't do? I can't see the link on my phone.
watermelon / 14206 posts
I can normally. But right now my hips are sore cause this baby is so low I don't even want to try!
cantaloupe / 6146 posts
@HolisticMama: Thanks to chasing a toddler around, I can do it without any support or crossed legs. I surprised myself!
pomegranate / 3577 posts
@MamaMoose: I'm impressed when anyone wears 5 inch stilettos anywhere!
Yup, I can do it. Pre-requisite for getting off the floor with E in my arms!
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
@Espion: hahaha well thank you!
I'm losing faith in this test though!! I did it easily. My husband, who is a former professional athlete, couldn't stand up without using other body parts. He is definitely more fit than me!! Just less flexible. And a hell of a lot bigger!
ETA: he got pissed that I told you guys he couldn't do it so he just tried a few more times until he did it. He apparently "just needed to loosen up".
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