India, May 7 -- Lucas Ball, a YouTuber better known as Pigmie, decided to push the boundaries of wellness advice by committing to a bold experiment: no sitting for an entire week. Motivated by health experts' recommendations to reduce sedentary time by standing for two to four hours a day, Ball went all in, staying upright 16 hours a day, every day.

The rules were strict. Ball allowed himself to lie down only during his eight hours of nightly sleep. The rest of the time, he stayed on his feet squatting in the bathroom, avoiding contact with the car seat while driving, and even standing while watching TV or eating dinner.

To support his work-from-home setup, he bought a bamboo standing desk. The investment paid off, especially during wor...