Burn 30,000 Extra Calories a Year: Stand 3 More Hours Daily with Expert Tips

Make one simple lifestyle change to torch up to 30,000 more calories annually.

Standing for just three extra hours each day makes it possible. Mike Loosemore, specialist at University College Hospital London, explains that standing burns nearly one calorie per minute—equating to over four kilos of fat loss per year.

Proven tips to stand more throughout your day

1. Request a height-adjustable desk from your boss to switch between sitting and standing.
2. Walk over to colleagues instead of emailing or calling.
3. Pace during phone calls instead of sitting still.
4. Handle as many tasks as possible while standing.
5. Skip desk or cafeteria lunches—take a walk outside instead.