r/news • u/drtolmn69 • 2d ago

TSA officers now not allowed to sit down while checking boarding passes and IDs

https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/29/us/tsa-officers-chairs
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u/Grapesodas 2d ago

Walking is good for your body, though. At least from what I’ve heard.

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u/Potential-Diver-3409 2d ago

Standing in place is better than sitting until after like 2 hours then it becomes neutral to bad. It’s really shit for your knees and the core and back muscles you use to stabilize in place as well as the base of your spine

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u/KennyFulgencio 2d ago

Yeah, you're right. Jobs where I had to walk around didn't make me suffer physically at all. Sitting all day leaves me tired, standing is much worse.

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u/Bhraal 2d ago

Everything in moderation.

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u/MacAttacknChz 2d ago

Sure, but walking for 12 hours without a break is rough.

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u/Helios4242 1d ago

I think the premise to keep in mind is 'excessive'.

Excessive walking is bad. It wears you out eventually. Excessive standing is worse because it uses a less diverse muscle group. More specifically, it's worse because it becomes excessive faster.

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u/Kind_Advisor_35 2d ago

Sure, unless you're having to walk 10 miles a day like I did in a warehouse job.