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> It's probably better on our bodies to stand than to sit for 6 hours at a time, but it starts in schools and ends at desk work.

It definitely isn't, standing puts enormous strains on our bodies. Walking for 6h is much easier and better, but sitting out lying down are much better than just standing.



They're also talking about a population of workers - this includes elderly people with bad hips, bunions, handicapped people who aren't always given proper accommodations, etc.




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