Monday, 28 October 2019

Sitting all day isn't healthy. These standing desks could help.

Don't be stuck in one position all day.
Don't be stuck in one position all day. (Tarn Nguyen via Unsplash/)

Even if you exercise, sitting all day can have a deleterious effect on your health, including an increased likelihood of cardiovascular issues. If you have a job where you find yourself all but chained to a desk for eight hours a day, it may be time to consider a standing desk to reduce your sedentary time.

Of course, standing all day isn't great, either. It potentially increases lower limb swelling and your ability to focus. But the point is not to stand all day, but to change your position throughout your work shift. Variation and movement is key to working a desk job without hurting your body. Here are a few standing desk options for every space and budget.

Quickly turn any desk, anywhere, into a standing desk.
Quickly turn any desk, anywhere, into a standing desk. (Amazon/)

Made out of eco-friendly bamboo, this lightweight, portable standing desk turns any surface into a standing workplace. The height is easily adjustable, plus it’s painless to move around and won't cost you much hard-earned cash. Setup is a snap, and it can also be used as a regular monitor stand, bringing your laptop to eye level when sitting.

A fancy electric standing desk for battlestations.
A fancy electric standing desk for battlestations. (Amazon/)

If you need spacious, elegant workspace, consider an electric standing desk. This one's main feature is the height-adjustable lift system, which moves at a speed of 1.5 inches per second, and easily switches between four customizable preset desk heights. So while you work all day at various heights, this desk does the work of moving itself with you. It supports up to 225 pounds for multi-monitor setups and comes in a variety of colors.

Crank your way to a standing or sitting position.
Crank your way to a standing or sitting position. (Amazon/)

Get in a quick arm workout with this sit-to-stand computer desk that is adjusted with a smooth crank, in less than one minute. It also features an ergonomic two-tier design that keeps your arms at a ninety-degree angle, so you can have your monitors on one level and keyboards on the lower level. It’s a sturdy desk made with a steel frame and birchwood top, but is easily movable with its four caster wheels, two of which lock in place.



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