Want to Live Longer? Learn to Get Up Fast

[qtlaw]

Study says that is a great indicator of life expectancy.

http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/13/15870881-can-you-do-this-simple-sitting-test-predicts-longevity?lite

I'll start practicing now.

 

[LongTimeListener]

Seems like a lot of wasted effort.

 

[SockPuppet]

What if you can get up without spilling your beer?

 

[Captain Obvious]

I thought it was "Get it up fast" at first glance.

 

[Stoney]

Isn't this rather obvious? People who can spring up easily tend to be healthier and more fit. Healthy and fit people tend to live longer than fatassed couch potatoes. What a surprise.

I presume the same would apply to nearly any other indicator of fitness. I bet people who can climb a moutain or swim 50 laps also tend to live longer than those who can't.