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To make it easier to walk during a long flight, what seat does CDC suggest?

Pick an aisle seat and walk every 2 to 3 hours.

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  1. An aisle seat ✔
  2. A window seat
  3. A middle seat

Why: An aisle seat lets you get up without climbing over others. CDC suggests moving around every 2 to 3 hours. Flexing your calf muscles in your seat also helps.

Huh, didn't know that: CDC lists heel raises, toe raises and tightening your leg muscles as seat exercises.

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Why did the traveler pick the aisle seat? He wanted to take a walk on the wild side!
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Answer: An aisle seat. An aisle seat lets you get up without climbing over others. CDC suggests moving around every 2 to 3 hours. Flexing your calf muscles in your seat also helps.

  1. CDC Travelers' Health: Blood Clots and Travel wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/dvt
    Select an aisle seat when possible so you can walk around every 2-3 hours
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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