2nd Wind Body Science

02/21/2026

Flashback Friday. At age 52, giving an army reserves infantry course some "corrective" pushups to keep them motivated and on track. Sometimes the guys just need a little guidance to maintain to get through the training.

02/20/2026

Train your agility and explosive power for health and longevity.

02/19/2026

Another cool move: Standing from the kneeling in one motion. Don't attempt without medical approval.

02/15/2026

Try the 30 second test that might determine your longevity.

The Sit-to-Rise Test can determine how long you will live. But, more important, how well you can live.Learn more at: www.dougsetter.com

02/10/2026

Blog 1: The Sit-to-Rise Test: What Getting Off the Floor Says About Your Longevity
Most people think longevity is about how many years you live. In reality, it’s about how well you can move, think and enjoy those years. One of the simplest ways to check your longevity in minutes is the Sit-to-Rise Test.

The Sit-to-Rise Test (SRT)

This test looks at how easily you can get down to the floor and back up without using your hands, knees or furniture.
How to do it
Stand in an open space with bare feet.
Cross your legs loosely.
Slowly lower yourself down to a seated position on the floor without using your hands, arms, or knees for support.
Now stand back up, again without using your hands, arms, or knees.
Have someone watch you, or film yourself, to count how many times you use your hands or lose balance.
Scoring (simplified)

Start with 10 points.
Subtract 1 point each time:
You use a hand on the floor or leg,
You use a knee for support,
You lose balance significantly.
A score of 8–10 suggests good functional fitness and lower mortality risk compared to lower scores. Lower scores show you where to focus your training.

What to do with your results

If your score is:

8–10: Maintain it with regular strength, balance and mobility training.
5–7: Great opportunity to improve. Focus on hip mobility, leg strength, and core stability.
0–4: Time to prioritise safe, guided training to improve strength and balance.
Next steps

If you’d like a structured way to improve your Sit-to-Rise score and support healthy ageing, my Sit-to-Rise Test Longevity Program guides you step-by-step from your current score towards stronger, more confident movement.

Secrets of the Sit-to-Rise Test RevealedDiscover the secrets of the longevity test for people over 50 years of age!Reprogram your neuromuscular system to rise with ease.  Increase your flexibility, balance and range of motion.Reduce pain and fear of falling down.Stand and move with greater confide...

12/02/2025

I keep getting ask "how to lose this spare tire?"
The 3 second method (yes, 3 seconds) is to roll your shoulders up, then pull them down and squeeze your shoulder blades together. Guess what happens?
Your stomach will naturally draw inwards.
So, before you increase your cardio workout and starve yourself into misery, FIX YOUR POSTURE FIRST. This can be done with a number of systems like yoga, Pilates, martial arts, many sports and dance. These activities often demand good posture. (See mom and some teachers were right about telling you to "sit up straight). Good posture strengthens the entire body, improves digestion and boosts confidence.

11/30/2025

Comments on the book cover:

11/04/2025

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“They shot at us, so we opened up,” Canadian infantry Sergeant Rob D. had said as casually as a mentioning the weather.

04/28/2025

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02/23/2025

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