Does standing help lose weight?

Do you ever hear someone say “sitting is the new smoking”? It seems like everyone these days is trying to find ways to move more and sit less. But can standing really help with weight loss? In this article, we’ll explore that question in depth. Whether you’re looking for easy standing desk hacks or just curious about the benefits of a good old fashioned stand-up life, you’ve come to the right place.

The Science Behind Standing: A Primer

First off, let’s talk about what happens when you stand instead of sitting. When upright and stationary, your body uses muscles in your legs and core to maintain posture – this will burn more calories than using those same muscles while sitting down. Not only does standing there boast metabolic benefits but burned extra amounts of energy too.

A 2018 study found that using an adjustable height desk increased calorie burn by as much as 24% compared to traditional seated desks[1]. That means if you spend eight hours each day working at an adjustable height desk instead of a fixed seated one (a significant amount of time) – then switch back over until bedtime —the actual functional activity/work done at that treadmill wouldn’t be enough! Think marathon-level workouts every waking moment; not sustainable!

It isn’t all sunshine and rainbows though as researchers have concluded reducing sedentary time by two hours per day resulted in negligible weight loss results over several months[2].

The Pros of Standing More Often Multiple Times Per Day

So far so good- it appears from researcher findings adjusting workstations properly result in notable calorie expenditure throughout the day without burning yourself out completely-one needs balance!

Incorporating short periods (an hour) during-the-day (for example some zoom events require turning on your camera), rather than exclusively doing long periods-spending up-to-eight-hours-in-a-running-state isn’t always feasible yet manageable for those who have the persistence and enery to see a long-term goal state into effect–at least on days where deadline driven projects or meetings aren’t abound.

The science tells us that when we stand, our body uses more energy and burns more calories than it does while sitting down. But what does this mean for weight loss? Well, there is some evidence (not always conclusive) that suggests regularly standing throughout the day could contribute to better weight management particularly if incorporated as lifestyle changes[2].

Think about standing during your work breaks instead of scrolling through social media or taking a walk post-meal rather than remaining seated to combat potential overeating tendencies – these may overall impact the scales readings in due time!

The Different Between Standing And Walking

Here’s where things get complicated- walking further amplifies metabolic benefits! Though they i.e.standing/walking are not mutually exclusive choices despite often being verbalised as such: but simply put- movement beyond feet planted on ground amplify effects albeit beguiling at times. With diet as well Factoring exercise in general intensify benefits-weight control efforts should be viewed from arsenal approach; calorie intake coupled with high-calorie burning activities= success.

A little breakdown of approximations:

Standing burns around 50 calories per half-hour compared to sitting which only expends roughly 30 calories in same period[3].
Walking however(generally depending upon terrain elevations etc.) will burn up-to five times-the-indicated-calories-as-burned-for-standing-per-half-hour spent meandering.

Whilst walking EVERYWHERE might not be feasible incorporating incremental increases has shown promising results – park a few blocks far away than usual from destination and observe obvious advantages overtime!

Incorporating Standing In Your Life

Not everyone has access to an adjustable height desk or wants one so how else can you incorporate more standing into your daily routine?

Stand More Often: Try standing while talking on the phone, brushing your teeth or watching TV- ten to twenty minutes each hour it’s not disruptive and will help towards calorie management.

Take Breaks: During work (change environments occasionally; walk around house) or leisure take a small break every thirty minutes-an-hour-this disrupts channels of sedentariness and sharpens overall productivity as well!

Choose Stairs Over Elevators Or Walk Instead Of Driving: This one’s pretty self-explanatory.

While standing can be beneficial for weight loss -it is important-not-to-rely-on-it-sololy.
Standing desks equating-off-as-powerful weight fighting tool–isfars from certain. Best practices consist of movement coupled with an adequate diet which in turn fosters a boost in metabolism functioning efficiently through the day ultimately leading to excellent results.

Conclusion

So does standing help lose weight? The answer (unsurprisingly) is yes, but there are some caveats. Regular exposure throughout-the-day rather than exclusively long periods alongside concurrent increased activity rates seems promising.

Remember-constant-environmental patterns impact our mental/emotional states-hence adopting healthier lifestyle changes triggers domino effects/improving daily energy levels-resulting in better health overall!

If you incorporate more standing into your routine and pair it with other healthy habits like exercising and maintaining a balanced diet you’ll likely see positive results over time.

Now onto that adjustable-height desk thing… maybe we should give it a try!

Dane Raynor

Hey there, I’m Dane Raynor, and I’m all about sharing fascinating knowledge, news, and hot topics. I’m passionate about learning and have a knack for simplifying complex ideas. Let’s explore together!