Why Standing Is A Great Exercise femina.in

We all know that movement constitutes exercise. However, what about just standing? If you sweat at the mere thought of breaking a sweat, this is definitely good news for you. Simply standing too is an exercise and not just that, it has innumerable benefits too.

Fat burns while you stand

When you sit, your body's metabolism goes for a toss. As against this, just standing can turn the tables for you. Studies show that when you stand, your body starts burning fat, which it was stored when you were sitting. "The enzymes in blood vessels of muscles responsible for fat burning are shut off within hours of not standing," Professor Marc Hamilton, of the University of Missouri, said.