Five Benefits of Using Adjustable Height Standing Desks

 A standing desk, also called a stand-up desk, is basically a desk that allows you to stand up comfortably while working. Modern versions are adjustable, so that you can change the height of the desk and alternate between sitting and standing.

These are referred to as height-adjustable desks, or sit-stand desks. At the very least, using this type of desk can partly negate the harmful effects of sitting too much.Here are benefits of using a adjustable standing desk:

1) Standing lowers the risk of weight gain and obesity:

- We all know that in a general sense, weight gain is caused by consuming more calories than the body is burning. More than 44% of office workers say they have gained weight in their present job, and 53% of those said they believed it was due to sitting at a desk all day. So, using a standing desk helps to burn calories just by standing.

2) Using a standing desk lowers the blood sugar level:

- While an increase in blood sugar levels is expected after a meal, individuals with large spikes in blood sugar have a much higher risk of becoming diabetic. Blood sugar increases have also been linked to a general sense of poor health. You can reduce blood sugar spikes and your risk of diabetes just by using a standing desk, no extra effort required.

3) Standing also lowers the risk of heart disease:

- The idea that standing is better for heart health was first proposed in 1953. scientists have developed a much greater understanding of the effects of sitting on heart health, with prolonged sedentary time thought to increase the risk of heart disease by up to 147%.

4) Standing desk improves mood and energy level:

- Sitting and increased sedentary time has been linked to an increased risk of both depression and anxiety. It stands to reason then, that standing would improve mood and increase happiness.

5) Standing desk also boosts your energy:

- Using standing desks boost in mood and energy as well as the reduction in back, shoulder, and neck pain, is likely to improve productivity.The common concern among those interested in a standing desk is the ability to complete daily tasks such as typing or answering phone call