Simple Test Predicts Longevity

Well, isn’t this a cheery topic? This simple sit/rise test was invented by a Brazilian doctor and claims to be a good indicator of longevity. Deceptively simple, it presents a pretty accurate picture of strength and flexibility. Like it or not, we have to start thinking about that stuff, gals.

If you do manage to get down and up without assistance, bravo! Repeating the exercise is good for you as well. If you need a crane to get you off the floor, well, you might want to do something about that….

–Mary Fran

Mary Fran Bontempo2015-02-12T20:34:29-05:00February 16th, 2015|0 Comments

About the Author: Mary Fran Bontempo

MARY FRAN BONTEMPO is a speaker, author and humorist who teaches audiences to control their most powerful influence: Self-Talk. Author of The Woman’s Book of Dirty Words, and Not Ready for Granny Panties, Mary Fran proves small changes in self-talk yield big life changes, allowing individuals to redefine their lives both professionally and personally in a rapidly changing world. A Huffington Post and Thrive Global contributor, and regular columnist for Women’s Voices Magazine and Best Kept Self, Mary Fran inspires and motivates readers and listeners to tame the self-talk beast, leading them to personal and professional renewal and success. After thirty years’ experience as owner of a full-service recruiting firm, and finding herself in the middle of a perfect life storm—turning 50, a crashing economy, and most devastating, a son with serious addiction issues—Mary Fran created the blog, Not Ready for Granny Panties, authoring two books in the series and developing a life-affirming brand full of practical wisdom and wit. A frequent media guest and speaker, audiences delight in her empowering and entertaining message.