Benefits of Sit-to-Stand Desks

Why Sit-to-Stand?

Year over year, workers are spending more time sitting at their desks. Sometimes sitting for more than twelve hours per day, “sitting disease” (as deemed by the medical community) is one of the largest threats of our modern lifestyle. Sit-to-Stand Desks, also known as standing desks or adjustable height desks, allow the user to choose between a sitting or standing-height worksurface. Here are four benefits to standing rather than sitting during the workday:  

Eliminate The Afternoon Cup Of Coffee

According to workers who received sit-to-stand desks reported significant improvements to overall mood within 7-weeks of using their new desks. Standing is also a natural way to get a jolt of energy in the middle of a long workday. Studies have also shown that standing makes workers more aware of their surroundings and thus more attentive to coworkers and customers. (Healthline, 2019)  

Break Through Writer’s Block

Looking for a boost in productivity? Need to end the frustration of writers-block? Standing helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the brain by increasing blood flow. Increased blood flow facilitates the increase of new cells in the brain which can stimulate creativity and elongate focus. (Flexispot, 2019)    

Get Rid of Pesky Back & Neck-Aches

Back pain is one of the most common complaints in the workspace. Sitting all day, every day puts unnecessary strain of the joints and ligaments of your body, thus leading to discomfort. The National Center for Biotechnology Information found in a study that neck and back pain was reduced by 54% when participants stood for just 3-hours more per day. (NCBI, 2019)  

Burn More Calories During The Workday

Gaining weight, put simply, is caused by taking in more calories than you burn. While working out and other intense physical activity are the most effective way to burn calories quickly, choosing to stand instead of sit during the workday can burn over 170 calories more than sitting alone. (Healthline, 2019)   Ready to buy an adjustable height table or desk? Office Furniture Center is the Midwest’s choice for value priced office furniture. Our premium pre-owned inventory is up to 70% off of the price of new.