Advantages Of A Standing Desk

There are many advantages standing desks can offer workers. Before we get too deeply into the details, though, let's discuss the impact of sitting all the time. In other words, the bad health drawbacks of working at a sedentary job all the time. Anyone who sits all day has a much higher risk of developing:

 

Heart disease

Type 2 diabetes

Anxiety

Depression

Metabolic syndrome

Varicose veins

 

Of course, you can play the break game to create healthy habits, but the reality is that taking breaks to exercise and stretch at 30-minute intervals is simply not a reality for many of us. Plus, your co-workers will probably give you the side eye, along with your boss. Deadlines must be met, however, so enter the standing desk and its associated advantages. Standing at your desk benefits include improved posture, reduced back pain, and increased energy levels.

 

Become More Engaged with Your Coworkers

Want to improve your communication with your coworkers? Working at a standing desk will make it much easier to catch someone's eye and actually talk to them for a minute. And, as most people can attest to, having a conversation will typically work better than sending an email. Additionally, you won't miss opportunities to discuss important things right as they come up.

 

Always Remain Ready to Go

One of the worst things about sitting is that it can make it so difficult to get up and move quickly, when necessary. Humans tend to become rooted in their chairs, which can become problematic when they need to bolt due to an emergency or because they suddenly realize they're late for a meeting. When you're already standing, though, you'll be in the perfect position to move quickly.

 

Become More Energetic

You know how you seem to get tired in the afternoon? Well, if you're standing instead of sitting, this isn't nearly as likely to happen. That's because standing allows your mind to remain more alert, along with letting your blood circulate much more easily. As a result, you'll have more energy, and your productivity will improve.

 

Improve Your Core Strength and Posture

Sitting all day tends to irritate your back. You'll become stiff and achy, which can make it difficult to move. Standing all day for more of the day instead can virtually eliminate back issues, especially if you make a conscious effort to keep your posture in line. It'll also improve your core strength, and that's a great way to reduce or eliminate issues with your back seizing up.

 

The simple fact is that human bodies were meant to move, rather than sitting for extended periods of time. In fact, the more we sit, the more health issues we develop. Standing for a mere 15 minutes per hour provides a good way to boost your health, regardless of whether your standing time includes any exercises. After all, you can burn through 750 extra calories per week by standing for three hours per day, five times per week.