Good sit-and-reach score for women aged 55–59
A good sit-and-reach score for women aged 55–59 is around 28.8 cm — the median. 43.2 ranks superior; 11.6 or below is poor. See the Sit-and-Reach calculator.
| Percentile | Sit-and-Reach | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | 11.6 | Poor |
| 25th | 19.2 | Below average |
| 50th | 28.8 | Good |
| 75th | 37.5 | Excellent |
| 95th | 43.2 | Superior |
Verified source: Adult sit-and-reach (flexibility) percentiles by age & sex — Statistics Canada — Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS), "Normative-referenced percentile values for physical fitness among Canadians," Health Reports 82-003-X (CHMS national sample (n ≈ 5,188); CPAFLA sit-and-reach box protocol). Reproduced verbatim and checked cell-by-cell. National sit-and-reach percentiles by age & sex on the standard box (26 cm line at the soles). Protocol-dependent — results vary with the box setup. Official source · Sources & methodology
Frequently asked questions
What is a good sit-and-reach score for women aged 55–59?
About 28.8 cm is a good, median (50th-percentile) sit-and-reach score for women aged 55–59. 43.2 cm ranks superior (95th percentile), while 11.6 cm or below is poor.
What is the average sit-and-reach score for women aged 55–59?
The median sit-and-reach score for women aged 55–59 is 28.8 cm — half score above it and half below (on the standard sit-and-reach box, from the Canadian Health Measures Survey).