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One 30-second test may be one of the best indicators of longevity, trainer says

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One 30-second test may be one of the best indicators of longevity, trainer says See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google As more Americans prioritize staying mobile and independent as they age, experts are pointing to a surprisingly simple measure of health.

Common ground

The number of times a person can rise from a chair in 30 seconds can be an indicator of lower-body strength, which is closely linked to mobility, functional fitness and healthy aging.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Bruno Pontes, an ACSM- and AFAA-certified personal trainer at Muscle Booster in California”
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Multiple independent sources (Welltech, Men's Journal, and another article) confirm Bruno Pontes is a personal trainer at Muscle Booster with ACSM and AFAA certifications.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of several significant scientific events that occurred or were scheduled to occur in 2021.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_in_science
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web search NEUTRAL — Bruno Pontes is an ACSM and AFAA certified personal trainer & group exercise instructor. His passion for the past 8 years has been helping individuals through their fitness journey. He believes that f…
https://welltech.com/experts/bruno-pontes
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web search NEUTRAL — On the subject of injury, Bruno Pontes, an ACSM and AFAA certified personal trainer at online fitness app Muscle Booster corroborates that: “Sessions can be altered based on the individual's recovery …
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/tennis-for-longevity
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Claim 2: “Ages 70–74: Men: 12 or more | Women: 10 or more [stands in 30 seconds]”
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The provided search results for this claim contain irrelevant tools and do not provide the specific benchmark numbers for ages 70-74.
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web search NEUTRAL — Copyright 2007-2026 Human Benchmark. contact@humanbenchmark.com.
https://humanbenchmark.com/dashboard
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web search NEUTRAL — Strength Level was founded in 2007. Since 2015, we have built our strength standards from lifts entered by our community. Our 2026 strength standards cover 287 exercises and are based on over 195,513,…
https://strengthlevel.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Free 3D body visualizer that shows your body shape, BMI and body fat percentage from your measurements. Both Male and female modes.
https://bodyshapers.shop/tools/body-visualizer/
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Claim 3: “Nick Schofield, a tactical athlete physical coach in the U.K.”
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LinkedIn profiles confirm Nick Schofield is based in the UK and specializes in tactical athlete physical coaching (Elite Front Coaching).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the United Kingdom's 2024 general election, 650 members of Parliament were elected to the country's House of Commons – one for each parliamentary constituency. The UK Parliament consists of the ele…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_MPs_elected_in_the_202…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 9.1 million people in 2024. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a populati…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During the Gaza war, the United Kingdom government has supported Israel diplomatically, has shared Gaza surveillance information with Israel and has allowed arms sales to Israel's military. It has als…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_and_the_Gaza_wa…
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Claim 4: “Ages 75–79: Men: 11 or more | Women: 10 or more [stands in 30 seconds]”
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No evidence was found after searching for the benchmarks for ages 75-79.
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Claim 5: “the 30-second chair stand test is the go-to exercise endorsed by public health organizations like the CDC”
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Evidence from the STEADI program search results confirms that the CDC uses and endorses the 30-second chair stand test as a tool for fall-risk assessment.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Club Deportivo Colonia Moscardó is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the namesake community. Founded in 1945 it currently plays in Tercera Federación – Group 7, holding home matches at Estad…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDC_Moscardó
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health agency of the United States. It is a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services (…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — CDC? is a children's puzzle book written and illustrated by author and cartoonist William Steig. Originally published in 1984, it is a sequel to his 1968 picture book CDB! and is of the same concept: …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDC?
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Claim 6: “online searches for “sit to stand exercise” up 287% over the past three months, according to Google Trends analysis”
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While Google Trends is a real tool (verified by Wikipedia), the specific statistic of a 287% increase for 'sit to stand exercise' is not corroborated by any of the provided search results. The evidence provided only defines what Google Trends is, not the specific data point mentioned.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Google Trends is a website by Google that provides users the ability to analyze the popularity of top search queries in Google Search as well as YouTube across various regions, time ranges, and catego…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Google Flu Trends (GFT) was a web service operated by Google. It provided estimates of influenza activity for more than 29 countries. By aggregating Google Search queries, it attempted to make accurat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Google Insights for Search was a service by Google similar to Google Trends, providing insights into the search terms people use in the Google search engine. Unlike Google Trends, Google Insights for …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Insights_for_Search
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Claim 7: “The CDC’s Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries (STEADI) program states that the purpose of the 30-second chair stand test is to assess leg strength and endurance, with below-average scores indicating increased fall risk.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that the CDC's STEADI program uses the 30-second chair stand test to assess leg strength and endurance and that below-average scores indicate fall risk.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Falls in older adults are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and are a major class of preventable injuries. Falling is one of the most common accidents that cause a loss of function, indep…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falls_in_older_adults
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web search NEUTRAL — 30-Second Chair Stand. Purpose: To test leg strength and endurance.Number: Score: CDC’s STEADI tools and resources can help you screen, assess, and intervene to reduce your patient’s fall risk. For mo…
https://www.rapamycin.news/uploads/short-url/ajmqJev5VcjPU22…
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web search NEUTRAL — CDC STEADI uses below-average chair stand scores as one fall-risk signal, especially in adults 65 and older.The 5-times sit-to-stand test measures how many seconds it takes to complete 5 stands. Both …
https://www.superage.app/en/blog/30-second-chair-stand-test-…
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Claim 8: “Ages 80–84: Men: 10 or more | Women: 9 or more [stands in 30 seconds]”
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No evidence was found after searching for the benchmarks for ages 80-84.
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Claim 9: “As people age, they become more susceptible to sarcopenia, the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength over time”
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Claim 10: “Ages 60–64: Men: 14 or more | Women: 12 or more [stands in 30 seconds]”
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The provided search results for this claim contain irrelevant videos and tools (body visualizers) and do not provide the specific benchmark numbers for ages 60-64.
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web search NEUTRAL — Join me for a 30 minute LOWER BODY WORKOUT to sculpt your legs and glutes. We'll be using dumbbells for some of the exercises, and body weight only for others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh2fLuqVnW8
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web search NEUTRAL — Copyright 2007-2026 Human Benchmark. contact@humanbenchmark.com.
https://humanbenchmark.com/dashboard
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web search NEUTRAL — Free 3D body visualizer that shows your body shape, BMI and body fat percentage from your measurements. Both Male and female modes.
https://bodyshapers.shop/tools/body-visualizer/
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Claim 11: “Ages 85–89: Men: 8 or more | Women: 8 or more [stands in 30 seconds]”
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Claim 12: “Ages 65–69: Men: 12 or more | Women: 11 or more [stands in 30 seconds]”
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The provided search results for this claim contain irrelevant workout videos and do not provide the specific benchmark numbers for ages 65-69.
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web search NEUTRAL — 30 Minute Lower Body EMOM Workout [Strength Training]Juice & Toya35K views • 5 days agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+). 22:36.30 Minute Dumbbell Legs & Abs Workout [Heavy Strength Training].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeUGuTwg_7U
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web search NEUTRAL — Copyright 2007-2026 Human Benchmark. contact@humanbenchmark.com.
https://humanbenchmark.com/dashboard
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web search NEUTRAL — Free 3D body visualizer that shows your body shape, BMI and body fat percentage from your measurements. Both Male and female modes.
https://bodyshapers.shop/tools/body-visualizer/
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Claim 13: “Ages 90+: Men: 7 or more | Women: 4 or more [stands in 30 seconds]”
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