Gretchen Reynolds

Southwest Region

Fitness Columnist at The Washington Post

Fitness columnist for the Washington Post, author of the NY Times bestseller The First 20 Minutes, wife, mother and slow but avid runner and cyclist

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This simple fitness test might predict how long you’ll live

1 week ago | afr.com | Gretchen Reynolds

A simple test of your balance, strength and flexibility, known as the sitting-rising test, could be an early indicator of how long you’ll live, according to a large-scale new study of mobility and mortality. The study was published on Wednesday in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
New study says a basic test of balance, strength and flexibility could indicate how long you’ll live

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gretchen Reynolds

A new study called the sitting-rising test gives an indication of your balance, strength and flexibility. Squats are a great exercise for building lower body strength. Photo / Gritchelle Fallesgon, The New York TimesA simple test of your balance, strength and flexibility, known as the sitting-rising test, could be an early indicator of how long you’ll live, according to a large-scale new study of mobility and mortality.
This simple fitness test might predict how long you’ll live

1 week ago | seattletimes.com | Gretchen Reynolds

A simple test of your balance, strength and flexibility, known as the sitting-rising test, could be an early indicator of how long you’ll live, according to a large-scale new study of mobility and mortality.
This simple fitness test might predict how long you’ll live

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Gretchen Reynolds

A simple test of your balance, strength and flexibility, known as the sitting-rising test, could be an early indicator of how long you’ll live, according to a large-scale new study of mobility and mortality.
This simple fitness test might predict how long you’ll live

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Gretchen Reynolds

This simple fitness test might predict how long you’ll live (washingtonpost.com) This simple fitness test might predict how long you’ll live By Gretchen Reynolds 2025061811000000 A simple test of your balance, strength and flexibility, known as the sitting-rising test, could be an early indicator of how long you'll live, according to a large-scale new study of mobility and mortality.
Can the sit-rise test predict longevity? Here’s what a new study says.

1 week ago | share.google | Gretchen Reynolds

Clear a level space so you have room to maneuver but also, if needed, still have a wall, chair or other support nearby. If the floor is bare, put down a pad in case you land with a thump while sitting. Remove your shoes and socks. Stand with your feet slightly apart, then cross one foot in front of the other. Hold your arms however you’d like. Lower yourself until you’re seated on the ground.
Are cold plunges good for you? Here’s what the science says

2 weeks ago | afr.com | Gretchen Reynolds

Jun 9, 2025 – 6.47am or Subscribe to save articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Ice baths and cold plunges – interchangeable terms for soaking in near-freezing water – have grown wildly popular in recent years, thanks to podcasters, social media influencers, professional athletes and others touting their uses for exercise recovery and personal wellness. But do they actually work? Loading...
Are cold plunges good for you? Here’s what the science says

2 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Gretchen Reynolds

Ice baths and cold plunges — interchangeable terms for soaking in near-freezing water — have grown wildly popular in recent years, thanks to podcasters, social media influencers, professional athletes and others touting their uses for exercise recovery and personal wellness. But do they actually work? That question was at the heart of a new study of frigid water and resistance training.
Are cold plunges good for you? Here’s what the science says

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gretchen Reynolds

Ice baths have become wildly popular in recent years. Photo / Getty ImagesCold plunges are very popular, but a new study shows they may interfere with muscle recovery and growth. Ice baths and cold plunges – interchangeable terms for soaking in near-freezing water – have grown wildly popular in recent years, thanks to podcasters, social media influencers, professional athletes and others touting their uses for exercise recovery and personal wellness. But do they actually work?
Are cold plunges good for you? Here’s what the science says.

3 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Gretchen Reynolds

You might assume you're missing out if you're not joining the cold plunge trend. But if you've been slow to dip your toe, you might just have science on your side. Getty Images Ice baths and cold plunges — interchangeable terms for soaking in near-freezing water — have grown wildly popular in recent years, thanks to podcasters, social media influencers, professional athletes and others touting their uses for exercise recovery and personal wellness. But do they actually work?