From a sitting position on the floor, can you get yourself up on your feet without using your hands for any support whatever? If you can, please indicate your age as well.

Yus, 24

No, I can't even get out of the bathtub, I need one of those walk in tubs. Only showers for me now.  

I really am feeling my age more than ever. 

"No problem" ... older than CD's.

At your age I could too, gcg. Not anymore, though.

I never liked bathtub, Sunshine. It's like swimming in your own soup, as an English friend told me some years ago. She would stand in the tub and take a shower.

Showers it's been for me always.

You make me envious, Some1. I'm four years younger, and can't. Could, though, ten years or so ago.

I'm glad for you, Alf; but CD's are too old either.

Can but I had to cheat a little by leaning over on my elbow to prop myself up to get started otherwise I did it.

Age 70.

Sort of...;-D..

Nope. And I'm 24 too :(

But I'm not flexible, never have been, and even though I'm average build, I'm not the most athletic. 

I'm glad no one filmed me trying just now...

Well, Kittigate, at 70 you are to be marvelled.

Hold on, let me try it first. BRB . . .

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Well? Don't just sit there staring and laughing, CALL THE PARAMEDICS!!!!!

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I'm waiting.

I just noticed that the ceiling needs painting.

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Yes, 31

yes. 45 and fibromyalgic.

do lots of exercises to insure my core is strong enough to get me up and keep me from falling down.

This, coming from you? I AM surprised.

Good for you, ProblemCh1ld! I could at your age, too. Not now, though.

Great, little queen. Keep yourself in trim form. At our age (I'm 44) we need to "preserve" ourselves for later in life. I have slacked off on my exercises and walks; shall take them up again thanks to your reply.

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I can't. Too stiff and weak for that.

Lol, it surprised me too when I couldn't do it. I stay in shape, but I'll share with you that flexibility is and has always been one of my lesser qualities.

This particular feat appears to require 50% strength and 50% flexibility/agility. I looked like an awkward fish out of water stuck in quicksand trying to climb a Sequoia tree with nothing more than flippers and tail.
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