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8-Foot Up-and-Go Test

The 8-foot up-and-go measures how quickly you can stand, walk around a marker, and sit again. It reflects functional mobility during short everyday movements.

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Faster mobility time from two trials.

Comparisons cover ages 60–94; other adult ages are recorded without a category
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How to do the test

Place a marker 8 feet in front of a sturdy chair and clear the path. Start seated. On ‘go,’ stand, walk around the marker, return, and sit. Time the movement until you are seated again. Record the faster of two safely completed trials.

Understanding your result

The ranges below are in seconds. A LOWER time indicates faster performance. Use the same setup each time you retest.

Normal range, seconds

These ranges represent the middle 50% of the reference group. Scores outside the range are below or above average for that group. A lower 8-foot up-and-go time is better.

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Source: Jones CJ, Rikli RE. “Measuring functional fitness of older adults.” The Journal on Active Aging. March–April 2002, page 28.

Related protocol

The 3-metre Timed Up & Go is a different CDC protocol and uses different interpretation.

Before you start

Use a stable setup and stop for chest pain, severe breathlessness, dizziness, new pain, or loss of balance. Ask a clinician whether testing is suitable if you have symptoms or activity restrictions.