How to Improve Your Standing Routine
Experts advise people to start with standing for at least 10 or 15 minutes per day. You can then increase the minutes after several days.
You can add these minutes anyhow you choose. However, experts recommend standing for at least one minute after sitting for 30 minutes. You may decide to stand for a longer period.
You can follow these tips to improve your standing routine at work:
- Set a timer to stand for a certain number of minutes every hour.
- Consider having a “stand-up” style meeting instead of sitting
- Try a standing desk versus a sitting desk
- Stand up anytime you receive a phone call.
You can follow these steps to improve your standing routine at home:
- You can take a walk around your house every 30 minutes or hour.
- Stand anytime you receive a phone call, browsing on your smartphone, or texting.
- Go for a night walk before going on a sedentary recreational activity.
- Stand while watching your favorite TV show.