Whether it’s waiting in line at amusement parks or airport security checkpoints, standing poses unique challenges to the human body.
I’ve been a runner for 25 years and have been practicing yoga for 10. So why do I find it so much less painful to run for an hour than stand for an hour? Even the thought of standing for extended periods makes my back ache, especially during the summer, where standing is part of the fabric of the season, from waiting in line at amusement parks to standing in the security checkpoint queue at the airport.
Focusing on maintaining a more “active” stance can help distribute your weight more evenly and align your joints, Dr. Koshimune said. To do this, she advises engaging the leg and foot muscles while standing and, without picking up your feet, rotating your kneecaps outward slightly, which will cause the arches to lift slightly. The stance requires steady focus, of course, but Dr. Koshimune said, “Mindfulness can help to make standing a little more comfortable.
Consider how your arm muscles would fatigue if you held your arm straight out in front of you. The same is true of standing, versus walking or running. “With running, your muscles flex and extend in every single stride,” said Ms. Lyon.
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