The seconds while you wait for an elevator are usually filled by a phone. Every so often, they can be a chance to change position instead: hold a stable rail, lift your heels slowly, and lower them slowly. This does not need to count as a workout or continue until your legs burn. It is simply one small option inside a standing wait.
Think of it as changing position
CDC physical-activity information encourages adults to move more and sit less, and notes that some activity is better than none. A short set of calf raises does not complete a week of movement or replace strength work that suits you. It only turns a still wait into a moment with a little more body awareness.
Keep the action simple
- Stand on a stable, nonslip surface with your feet naturally apart;
- Lightly hold a rail or wall that will not move;
- Raise your heels as far as feels comfortable, then lower them slowly. When the elevator arrives, you are done—there is no number to reach.
Skipping this is the better choice if you have ankle or calf pain, a recent injury, dizziness, concerns about balance, or need an assistive device to stand. Stop if it feels uncomfortable. If you are unsure about your movement limits, ask a clinician or physical therapist first.
In which small waiting window would you be willing to change position?
Source: CDC on physical-activity benefits and sitting less
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