Is Standing Desk Good For You

The answer is a resounding Yes!!! I am able to say that not only based on my own experience
but also my family’s, friends’, coworkers’ and thousands of other people who wrote their reviews online.

Have you ever heard the saying that sitting is the new smoking? That’s right! If you have a daily habit of sitting straight for hours, you are at risk of developing chronic diseases later in life, such as obesity, diabetes, liver & kidney function, etc. Despite this finding, the average American worker sits 13-14 hours per day!

So is standing desk good for you? Yes! Yes! and Yes! Don’t let others tell you differently!

Before I share with you some benefits of standing desk, I want to tell you that it does not matter what type of standing desks you are planning to get. A pneumatic standing desk, a standing desk converter, an electric standing desk or any other types will do the charm for you.

All of them will make you stand and break your sedentary habit. You can check my earlier post on how to buy a standing desk for first time buyer if you need some guidance.

Now let’s talk about a few benefits of standing desks.

Decrease Back Pain and Improve Posture

I have personally read TONS of reviews online from people who have bought standing desks for all kind of reasons. The number one reason that I see over and over again is that people buy standing desks to help with their back pain. They can feel an improvement very quickly on their back.

Here are a few snapshots from real standing desk users:

 

 

This one help her with her degenerative disk disease

This one may have saved her life 🙂

This one help her with having a good posture.

If you are an office worker just like I am, a lot of your tasks and responsibilities are most likely getting accomplished with a computer or a similar device. Therefore, you have little choice but to spend most of your time sitting in front of a screen.

The bad thing is that when you sit for too long, you put a huge stress on your back muscles, neck, and spine but ultimately you still need to do your job. By using a standing desk you will have an option to continue working while giving your back a much deserved break.

I also notice another common thing when I see my coworkers who sit for long time working on their computer. At first they can maintain a good posture for maybe 15-20 minutes but after that their back starts hunching a little bit. I think this happens naturally because it is very hard to maintain a good posture for longer period of time.

Again with a standing desk you can stand straight with a good posture and continue working like normal.

Improve Mood and Energy Levels

When you can make your body feel comfortable at work, you are most likely going to feel great and have the needed energy to carry the day. This is what many standing desk users have experienced with their sit-to-stand desks.

Check out what they have to say regarding their energy level by the end of the day:

 

 

These are just a handful reviews that I found from people who use a standing desk converter regularly. Others who own a full-sized standing desk also receive the same benefit. When you stand, you are most likely going to move your other body parts as well, which is exactly what your body needs.

When you move your body, fresh blood and oxygen are pumped to your brain, which releases mood-enhancing chemicals. Within 7 weeks office workers reported significant improvement to their overall mood. Therefore, it should not be a surprise to read those type of reviews from them.

In addition to that, when your energy level is high, you can become more focus and may even lead to more productivity. However, if you are struggling to maintain your energy level, I encourage you to read my post on how to stay awake at the office without caffeine. In that article you will learn some practical tips to keep you fresh at work.

Healthy and Highly Focused Workers = High Performance

Now that you have learned some of the key benefits from using a standing desk, I want to state one positive effect from the employers’ point of view. If you are a business owner or someone in a position with direct reports, you obviously not only want your employees to give their best at work but also to remain healthy and motivated as much as possible.

Providing your employees with standing desk is one of the easiest ways to achieve that goal. I want to share some testimonies where a company or manager ordered a few for his/her employees and received great feedback.

Here are some for you to see:

Sometimes a wonderful result can influence others to follow suit.

 

Another example of an employee being grateful after receiving a standing desk from her boss.

Based on the reviews above, you can see the positive impact that an employee will get. This may eventually lead to a higher performance. Assuming he or she knows how to do their job, providing resources to make them feel save and great at the office will maximize their potential.

Standing helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the brain by stimulating blood flow, which will enhance your brain power. When you have a good circulation, you are most likely able to concentrate more and therefore, improving your productivity.

You have more to gain than the monetary cost of getting one. Your employees will thank you for looking after their health and well-being.

Final Thoughts

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There are a lot of articles suggest that standing burns more calories than sitting down. Hence, a lower risk from obesity. However, I find out that while it is true, the difference is not that much. If you only stand without doing anything else, such as regularly walking around at your workplace, you probably will not burn as much calories as you hope for.

If you can combine your new standing habit with a regular movement into your workday, you will have tremendous positive effects on your health. This is actually what many standing desk users have done. By breaking their prolonged sitting habit, they become more active in a lot of ways.

For those of you who are in a tight budget, I suggest that you start with a standing desk converter for its affordable cost and simplicity. When you are ready to invest more in your health, you can look at other type of standing desks.

The real question to ask is not whether a standing desk good for you, but which sit-to-stand desk is the right fit for you. Again, I encourage you to visit my post on best standing desk converters to start exploring some of the most popular models.

Standing desk is good for you and you should give it a try.

To Your Health,

Rei