How long can you stand on one leg, and why is it important.

The average amount of time you can stand on one leg by age is:
18–39 years old: 43 seconds
40–49 years old: 40 seconds
50–59 years old: 37 seconds
60–69 years old: 30 seconds
70–79 years old: 18–19 seconds
Over 80 years old: A little over five seconds
Standing on one leg is an important indicator of general health, especially as you age. It can help you: Strengthen your balance, Improve your quality of life, and Age healthily.
The ability to balance on one leg deteriorates faster than walking gait or grip and knee strength. A study found that people who could stand on one leg for less than two seconds were three times more likely to have died than those who held it for 10 seconds or more.
To test yourself, you can:
Stand on one leg without any other support
Keep your eyes open and your hands on your hips
Start timing when your foot leaves the ground and stop when you put your foot back down
You should make sure somebody is with you, that you're in a clear area, and are wearing suitable footwear. If you feel unsteady or unwell at any time, stop the test.

It's a great, simple little exercise to do every day.
Good post.

64 at the end of this month; 3 minutes and 23 seconds. :xmaswave:

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Originally Posted by Rock_Flock_of_Five

64 at the end of this month; 3 minutes and 23 seconds. :xmaswave:

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Cracking you'll be posting for another thirty years :xmasthumbup:


Being unable to stand on one leg for 10 seconds is linked to an increased risk of death:
Study findings: A 12-year study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that people who couldn't stand on one leg for 10 seconds were almost twice as likely to die within 10 years.
Balance and health: Balance is an indicator of overall health and is associated with serious health problems. Other studies have found that the ability to rise from the floor, balance with one eye closed, or walk at a brisk pace are also tied to longevity.
Balance decline: Balance tends to decline rapidly after the sixth decade of life.
Standing on one leg integrates signals from: The fluid in your inner ears, Visual cues from your eyes, and Feedback from your joints and muscles.
To improve your balance, you can: See your healthcare provider regularly, Get regular eye care, Manage diabetes, and Make sure your medications aren't impairing your balance.

I've only got one leg, does that count.

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Originally Posted by sneggyblubird

I've only got one leg, does that count.

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Only up to five.

68 yrs old,3mins 12sec.
69 in March.

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Originally Posted by jeepster

68 yrs old,3mins 12sec.
69 in March.

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Good effort I had you down as a Forty-something ex-hoolie. :hehe:

"A study found that people who could stand on one leg for less than two seconds were three times more likely to have died than those who held it for 10 seconds or more."

Fair play to the dead people for being able to stand at all 😉

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Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland

"A study found that people who could stand on one leg for less than two seconds were three times more likely to have died than those who held it for 10 seconds or more."

Fair play to the dead people for being able to stand at all 😉

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It was also found that dead people with rigor mortis were able to stay in the same position for days.

73, got better things to do with 3 minutes plus

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Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue

Good effort I had you down as a Forty-something ex-hoolie. :hehe:

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28 yrs ago:xmasthumbup:

76 hr 40 min













thats the world record so pipe down all of you

Coming up 70 and I did it for two and a half hours recently. Tough work though, that part in Treasure Island.

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Coming up 70 and I did it for two and a half hours recently. Tough work though, that part in Treasure Island.

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I think you're supposed to let go of the zimmer frame during the challenge. :hehe:

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Originally Posted by Rock_Flock_of_Five

I think you're supposed to let go of the zimmer frame during the challenge. :hehe:

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You’re allowed to hold it one handed:xmasthumbup:

I met a sadhu once in India, he’d been standing on one leg for 11 years apparently

This is one of Michael Moseley’s “Just one thing” tips.

I thoroughly recommend listening back to his podcast for really easy ways to improve your health.

" A study found that people who could stand on one leg for less than two seconds were three times more likely to have died than those who held it for 10 seconds or more."
I would imagine that having died is a fair reason for an inability to stand on one leg. :xmashomer:

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28 yrs ago:xmasthumbup:

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:hehe::xmasthumbup:

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Originally Posted by goats

I met a sadhu once in India, he’d been standing on one leg for 11 years apparently

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Hopefully, he alternates which legs he stands on. Otherwise, the non-supporting leg would wither on the vine.