Sitting all day long can contribute to fat buildup around internal organs. Exercise counters negative effects of sitting, however if you had a day where you missed your workout?
then standing may help in fighting the fat build-up in your body. Can’t believe? Well, according to a study that was released by Dr Francisco Lopez-Jimenez of preventive cardiology at the Mayo Clinic with participation of more than 1000 people, it was observed that standing accounts for more calories burned than sitting. By standing a person can burn 0.15 calories per minute.
How Standing Aids Weight Loss And Improves Overall Health?
- We all know that lying or sitting whole day can cause excessive weight gain as well as other health-related issues. But if we compare, its always preferable to stand as it not only contributes in burning calories but also leads to a healthier metabolism.
- Besides weight loss, Standing also encourages better posture as well as builds engagement from the core muscles to maintain stability. Rather than lying in a slouched position whole long day, standing can help strengthen core, back and leg muscles.
- Standing can help alleviate back pain and improve overall posture, making you feel more energetic and less fatigued. It increases blood circulation, encourages muscle contraction in legs as it acts a a natural pump to push blood back to heart. It also improves cardiovascular health and reduces the likelihood of related conditions.
Is Standing Equal to a Bona Fide Workout?
Standing has host of advantages but it can be pretty challenging when done for a longer period of time. It requires a constant engagement of the muscles to maintain balance which ultimately contributes to a higher energy expenditure as compared to sitting or other sedentary activites. Also, standing alone doesn’t considerably raise your heart rate or challenge your cardiovascular system in the same way that a wholesome workout or aerobic exercises can do. These exercises are essential for improving heart health, boosting stamina, and enhancing overall endurance. So, in a traditional sense, standing (alone) isn’t usually considered a formal workout.
