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The longer you sit - the weaker and tighter your calves become. Your hamstrings become“much starved of oxygen” from its progressive lengthened state. Your back will definitely not be thanking you for this. The long term result - poor blood flow and balance issues as you age. While sitting for work may be a pre-requisite, Using a foot rest to keep yours calves, hamstrings and feet engaged, may be a blessing that you are yet to receive. Nothing can substitute standing up but, this simple yet subtle introduction to your working ergo, will Improve blood flow and balance, even while you sit. Now that’s thinking smarter, to function better.
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