08/11/2026
Welcome to GETTING UP OFF THE FLOOR- Part 11
😳 Here is a little challenge for those of you who were looking for something more difficult.
🤔 Can you get down to the floor… and back up… without using your hands? This movement can tell you a lot about your strength, balance, and flexibility — and research has shown it can be connected to how long people tend to live.
💪 Do you want to give it a go? Try lowering yourself down to sit on the floor, then get back up — using as little support as possible (no hands/knees, or furniture/walls).
🔟 You start with a perfect score of 10 and points come off each time you need to use a hand, knee, or leg for support, or if you lose your balance along the way.
❓Why it matters: In a study that followed over 2,000 adults for several years, people who could do this with little or no support were significantly less likely to have died by the end of the study than those who couldn’t do it at all without major help. Every bit of improvement seemed to matter — even small gains in movement were linked to better odds over time.
😊 The good news? This is a skill you can practice and build, no matter your age or current fitness level. It’s okay if it feels hard or awkward at first — that’s completely normal! Start by practicing the sitting-down part on a low chair or stool, go at your own pace, and build from there. Small steps add up!
🎥 Check out the video below — it walks you through how to get down to and up from the floor safely, without needing any assistance.
Give it a try this week and let us know how it goes! 💪
