Just tried standing on the bus instead of sitting. Weird result.

I always grab a seat on the 42 bus downtown. Last Tuesday I decided to stand the whole 25 minute ride. My legs felt more awake when I got off. But my back was killing me from the sudden stops and swaying. Anyone else get a different experience with standing versus sitting on a long bus ride?

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3 Comments

drew_patel578d ago

Try leaning against the back pole next time instead of just standing flatfooted. Your core will get quite a workout regardless, but it beats those sudden lurches yanking your spine. On second thought, sitting is probably better for your back unless you enjoy testing your lower back's flexibility.

michael_craig8d ago

Well said. Leaning on the pole is the only way to survive standing on the subway.

kelly.daniel5d ago

Has anyone else found that leaning on the pole like @michael_craig mentioned actually helps? I tried standing on the 42 bus after reading this and my back was screaming at me too. The sudden stops and starts really do mess with your posture. I think I'll stick with sitting unless I'm only going a few stops. Standing might work better on a smoother route or if you brace yourself right, but for a full 25 minutes it just feels like punishment.