Why a Stand Up Desk Could Save Your Life The Sup Desk

Why a Stand Up Desk Could
Save Your Life?
It is a fact that sitting for long periods of time is not good for the body. It
cannot be avoided though because for most of us, our work keeps us on our
desk. It’s a good thing then that there are stand-up desks that allow us to do
our work yet remain standing at the same time.

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Dangers of sitting at your
desk all day
An hour of exercise cannot offset long hours of sitting down, how
much damage are the non-exercisers doing to their body? Let us
emphasize that sitting down is not bad for the body; it becomes
dangerous when you sit down too much because it can severely
compromise your health and shorten your life.

Burn More Calories
Standing
Did you know you Burn More Calories standing? Simply standing
up at your desk causes you to burn 2-3 times more calories than
sitting.
There are benefits to health when you use a stand-up desk.
These benefits may still yet to be proven by more studies but it’s
safe to claim that they negate the harmful effects of prolonged
sitting.
1. Standing up brings down the risk of weight gain and obesity –
Exercising is the best way to burn calories but if you cannot
exercise yet, simply standing instead of sitting is already
beneficial.
2. Standing up brings down blood sugar levels – Standing up
reduces blood sugar spikes considerably. This is especially true
when you stand up after a lunch break.
3. Standing reduces back pain – Prolonged sitting puts strain on the
lower back and this is exacerbated when you sit hunched in front
of the computer for a long time. Stand-up desks allow using the
computer in a back-friendly manner.
4. Standing desks helps improve mood and energy level – Yes,
standing up causes less fatigue than sitting down for long periods.
And, when you don’t feel sluggish, you feel happier.
5. Standing desks increases productivity- The increased energy
level makes one more productive. Standing up keeps you on your
toes, so to speak, so you get to move faster.

Before to stand …….
1. Slowly but surely – Do not go from zero to hero. You have to take
baby steps to not shock your system. Begin with just 20 minutes
at a time until you get used to it. Increase the 20 minutes and let
your body adjust. Once your body have adjusted, keep on
extending your standing time.
2. Use a mat – Be friendly to your knees, hips and ankles by
standing on a gel mat. It would be tons better too if you wear nonslip,
support shoes as well.
3. Keep the chair nearby – It may take some adjustment to work
standing up. Sometimes, you will find it hard to think or
concentrate when you’re on your feet. If this happens, have a
chair nearby if it will help you focus more.
4. Proper set-up – The computer monitor should be 15 to 30 inches
away from your eyes, with the eye level even or slightly below
your screen. Wrists should be flat with the elbows at a 90-degree
angle. Keep on making adjustments seeing to it that you body is
not straining while you’re standing.
5. Move – While standing burns more calories than sitting, walking
burns even more. Take walking breaks once in a while to stretch
your muscles and keep your circulation going.

Convert your sitting desk into
a standing one.
You don’t need to throw out your desk if you want to do your work standing
up. There are products that can convert your sitting desk into a standing one.

1. StandStand is a portable standing desk converter that can be assembled and
disassembled quickly. It is lightweight, durable and affordable which is good
for those who want to try first what it’s like to work standing up. It comes in
four different sizes between 9 and 16 inches and has enough room just for the
laptop. The StandStand is affordable and starts at AU$95.
2. Varidesk Pro Plus is a two-tiered system that lets you adjust your monitor,
keyboard and mouse in one easy motion. It comes ready to use. Just put it in
your desk, place the monitor or laptop on the top shelf, keyboard and mouse
on the lower shelf and adjust the height to your preference. Varidesk Pro Plus
is on the expensive side. It starts at AU$445 and can go up to AU$690.
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