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.