Put simply, the Sit-to-Stand test is a timed exercise where you stand up and sit back down again. It’s straightforward, safe, and provides valuable insight into how your body is working now, and how it might affect your health in the future.
This is a bit stupid: it doesn’t give any indication of what a good or poor result would be at at a particular patient’s age. I’m 81 and can do 10 sit ups in 16 seconds. Is that good bad or middling?
I am 77 and did 10 in 16 seconds as well.
Yes after doing my stand ups there was no indication as to whether it was a good number or not?
Come on patient uk you can do better than this, tell us how to score the sit to stand test! Empower us.
A sit-to-stand (STS) test score reflects leg strength and balance, typically measured by the number of times you can fully stand up and sit down in 30 or 60 seconds, with scores decreasing with age; scores below average, especially for older adults (e.g., under 14 for men 60-64, under 4 for women 90-94), can signal increased fall risk, while a different Sitting-Rising Test (SRT) scores ability to rise from the floor (0-10 points), with lower scores linked to higher mortality risk.
30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test (Chair Stand Test)
What it is: Counts repetitions of standing and sitting in 30 seconds from a chair.
Scoring: Higher numbers are better.
Below Average Examples (CDC/Health Guidelines) :
60-64: Men < 14, Women < 12
70-74: Men < 12, Women < 10
80-84: Men < 10, Women < 9
90-94: Men < 7, Women < 4
One-Minute Sit-to-Stand Test (1-MSTST)
What it is: Measures total stands in 60 seconds, assessing exercise capacity.
Scoring: Higher counts indicate better fitness.
Reference Values (Median in Reps) :
60-64: Men ~37, Women ~34 (Based on 1-min data, results vary)
70-74: Men ~32, Women ~30
What Your Score Means
Strength & Balance: A good score shows better leg strength, balance, and physical function.
Aging: Scores naturally decline with age, but significant drops can signal risk.
Health Indicator: Poor scores, especially on the SRT, are linked to higher mortality risk, while good scores suggest better longevity.
· According to the CDC, the average STS test scores for each age group are:
· • 60-64 the average score is 14 for men, and 12 for women
• 65–69 the average score is 12 for men, and 11 for women.
• 70-74 the average score is 12 for men, and 10 for women.
• 75–79 the average score is 11 for men, and 10 for women.
• 80–84 the average score is 10 for men, and 9 for women.
• 85–89 the average score is 8 for both, men and women.
• 90–94 the average score is 7 for men, and 4 for women.
I am 75 years old and at the moment can do 30 STS in 1 minute (female). Is this average for my age