What are the Health Benefits of Using Standing Desks at Work?

 Standing desk is a common office furniture in modern society. Some people use them because they know standing desks are convenient, others know that there are many health benefits of using standing desks at work. A new research shows that standing desks can provide boost to brains by enhancing cognitive skills. This is the first time research has linked use of standing desks to an observable change in cognitive function. Are you aware that there are other benefits of using standing desks at work? Maidesite Desk is going to share these with you.

 

Standing promotes movement/ increases productivity

Standing is a gateway to movement. Movement throughout the day increases productivity. Studies have shown that physical activity improves creativity, problem solving ability, cognitive function, and information processing. Movement promotes health, weight loss, and longevity. Standing at work promotes opportunities to move throughout the day, by shifting positions, fidgeting, and walking around the office.

 

Improvements in posture/reduction of low back pain

 Sitting for extended periods of time causes an actual shortening in our hip muscles. Shortened hip muscles reduce range of motion, create stiff tissue that pulls our spine out of alignment, and makes it harder to move without pain. By switching between sitting and standing with standing desks, such symptom will reduce in the near future.

 

Standing increases focus

Standing creates a sense of alertness and decreases the urge to multitask. Instead of wasting time on Facebook, checking emails, or mindlessly surfing the web you stay focused and ready to work. I especially recommend standing when you are simply grinding through a “to-do” list.

 

Decreases the risk of disease

The American Journal of Epidemiology did a study that proved sitting for 6+ hours/day increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity by 18% vs those that sit less than 3 hours per day. We’re literally sitting ourselves to death. Using standing desks to mitigate the risk of certain disease is a kind of method.

 

Maidesite Desk is a professional manufacturer and seller of standing desks, providing durable, stable and affordable standing desks for all the customers.