Summer Strong: Can you stand up from the floor without using your hands? Here’s why it matters.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A simple test could provide insight into your strength, balance and mobility as you age.

In this week's Summer Strong segment, viewers are encouraged to see whether they can sit down on the floor and stand back up without using their hands. While it may seem like a small challenge, the movement relies on several key components of physical fitness that are important for maintaining independence later in life.

Watch the video above for tips on improving all three.

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