In the test 2 groups of volunteers had to take part and those who had to stand were on average 20 milliseconds faster in their reactions than those who were sitting. Sitting for long hours can reduce your speed and quality of learning and memorising things.

Does standing help running?

“When you are standing you engage the core and take the pressure off your lower back,” says Amy Yoder Begley, Coach at Atlanta Track Club and 2008 Olympian. “That keeps your body in alignment throughout the day which translates to better alignment when you're running.”

Is it better to stand or sit more?

Researchers say standing burns more calories than sitting, but the amount of benefits from working on your feet varies from study to study. ... In addition, the muscle activity from standing is also associated with lower risks for strokes and heart attacks, researchers said.