sitting and health
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rising from the floor or getting up from a chair may seem trivial, but researchers say these everyday movements offer insights into our health, function and longevity.
Modern life often keeps us sedentary — sitting in the car or on the bus, at work, at home, or at the...

![The sit‑to‑rise test from the floor uses a 10‑point scale, subtracting a point each time support (such as hands or knees) is used. Reid says there's nothing wrong with using support if needed — but not using it means the glutes and quadriceps are more active in pushing against gravity. [courtesy photo] woman sitting on floor](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/sitting_crossleged_copy.jpg?itok=gb1PZ5yo)