Sit, Stand, Move! Why You Need a Sit-Stand Desk

In recent years, ergonomic office furniture has become increasingly popular, and companies and employees are using it to create a healthier workplace.

At first, the idea was to use ergonomic chairs and keyboards to help people maintain good posture and stay comfortable at work. Now, with the development of ergonomic desks, these modern office setups are quickly gaining popularity among businesses, offering a new way to work while taking care of your health.

Health advice warns that sitting in a chair for eight hours a day is harmful to your health, and prolonged sedentary work should be avoided whenever possible. Height-adjustable sit-stand desks were born precisely to solve this problem. Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider an ergonomic adjustable desk:

Standing burns 50 more calories than sitting.

If you stand for 30 minutes every day for a year, you could lose an estimated 2.4 kg in body weight.

After 90 minutes of sitting, your metabolism slows down noticeably.

People who sit for more than eight hours a day are more likely to develop heart disease than those who sit for less than four hours.

What Is a Sit-Stand Desk?

A sit-stand desk features height adjustability, which means it not only offers the standard seated height option but can also be raised to standing-desk height at the push of a button. This means you can spend some of your time at the desk sitting and part of it standing to stretch your body.

What Are the Benefits of a Sit-Stand Desk?

We understand that the idea of working while standing may not sound all that appealing. However, research shows that alternating between sitting and standing benefits your brain, body, muscles, and heart. What's more, it can improve your productivity and lift your mood and energy levels throughout the day.

In one survey of senior directors, managers, designers, and HR managers, 98% of respondents said they saw the appeal of sit-stand working. About 73% of respondents said their health had improved, and 11% said sit-stand desks helped them keep working steadily and be more productive.

Sit-stand desks are not only ideal for corporate offices. They also offer a perfect solution for people who work from home or want to create a healthy, practical home office space. As flexible working becomes an essential part of the future, we want our furniture arranged so that our work is as easy as possible and good for our health.

What's the Best Way to Use a Sit-Stand Desk?

One important thing to remember is that alternating between sitting and standing is what benefits our health. But standing for too long can also harm your health, just like prolonged sitting. Ideally, when using a height-adjustable workstation, users should change their position every 30-60 minutes to avoid sitting or standing for too long at a stretch. This is easy to achieve with an electric adjustable desk, such as our Sit-Stand 1 / Electric Standing Desk, because you can simply press a button and the desk changes height.

Other tips for getting the most out of your office furniture include keeping it at the right height so you can work comfortably. When standing, your work surface should be at or below elbow height, with your shoulders relaxed, upper arms hanging naturally at your sides, and elbows bent at a 90-110 degree angle. When working at a computer while seated, lean fully back against the chair and adjust the keyboard so it sits 1-2 inches above your knees.