If you lean on people, they will run away. If you lean on trees, they will fall down. What about if you lean on the wall?

As the old saying goes,

If you rely on people, they will run away; if you rely on trees, they will fall down

I want to tell you that relying on others is unreliable.

Everyone is responsible for their own life.

Health is no exception.

Everyone is the first person responsible for their own health

We often hear that exercise is good for health.

But many friends feel that they are busy every day.

No time to go to the gym or go for a run?

This issue teaches you a trick

Stand against a wall for 10 minutes every day

Don't underestimate standing against the wall.

Not only save time and effort,

It has also been called the “lazy man’s secret to longevity” by many health studies!

No equipment or venue required.

It’s so simple that even taking a walk is inferior to it.

Let’s take a look!

Standing against the wall may seem "immovable".

In fact, there are many benefits

In October 2023, a study published by Japanese researchers in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that:

Standing for a while after a meal every day is more beneficial to health! Compared with sitting after a meal, the energy consumption of standing for 30 minutes after a meal is significantly higher than that of sitting. People who stand after a meal consume 0.16 kcal more per minute than those who sit!

Image source: Research screenshot

1. Promote digestion and get rid of belly fat

Sitting for a long time after a meal can easily accumulate abdominal fat, while standing against a wall can activate core muscles, speed up gastrointestinal motility, and help digestion. If you insist on standing like this for 10-20 minutes every day after a meal, in about two months, your waistline may quietly "shrink".

2. Save the cervical and lumbar vertebrae of people who sit for a long time

Working with your head down or sitting still for long periods of time puts a lot of pressure on the spine. When standing against a wall, with your head, back, hips, and heels pressed against the wall, you can naturally restore the physiological curvature of your cervical and lumbar vertebrae, relieving stiffness and pain.

3. Standing push-ups – relieve shoulder discomfort

Stand facing the wall, open your feet shoulder-width apart, one arm's length away from the wall, support your palms on the wall, slowly bend your elbows, and then slowly stand up. This will relax the serratus anterior muscle of the shoulder. If you persist for a period of time, the pain symptoms of the shoulder will gradually ease.

4. Prevent osteoporosis and protect bone health

The bones of the elderly are fragile and prone to fractures. Standing against a wall can stimulate bones by bearing weight, increase bone density, and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. When standing, you must straighten your spine, tuck your chin in slightly, relax your shoulders, and straighten your chest and abdomen to make your waist, spine, and back muscles in the most relaxed state.

5. Improve muscle imbalance and poor posture

By leaning your back against the wall to provide the body with spatial and positional feedback, you can enhance the body's awareness of correct posture, activate the deep cervical flexors, middle and lower trapezius muscles, and multifidus and transverse abdominal muscles that have become atrophied and weakened due to long-term disuse.

The highest state of standing: Mountain Pose. Image from the Internet

When doing the wall stand exercise,

There are a few things to note

1. Do not exert excessive force: Do not push the wall hard, keep breathing naturally to prevent excessive muscle tension.

2. Gradually increase the duration: Beginners should start with a shorter period of time and slowly extend the standing time to prevent excessive muscle fatigue.

3. Check your posture frequently: When practicing, check your posture frequently to ensure that all parts of your body are close to the wall.

4. Avoid standing still for long periods of time: Maintaining the same standing posture for a long time may cause muscle stiffness. It is recommended to change posture or do some stretching exercises in time.

5. Adjust according to individual needs: Everyone's body structure and flexibility are different. When practicing, you should make adjustments based on your actual individual situation to avoid excessive pulling or squeezing.

6. Stop when you feel pain: If you feel any discomfort or pain during exercise, you should stop immediately and seek advice from a doctor or sports rehabilitation expert.

Image source: CCTV Life Circle

Stand against the wall, the wall won't fall

10 minutes a day,

No money, no effort,

You can "recharge" your health.