Sit to stand desks are the new trend in the office environment. They are ergonomic office furniture designed to allow employees to get out of their sitting position once in a while. And it helps to reduce pressure on the back, burn a few extra calories, and several other spine-specific health challenges. 

Moreover, there is a lot of information about the health implications of prolonged sitting. Business owners recognized the importance of employees’ comfort in the workplace. That’s why they invest more in comfortable office furniture like sit to stand desks. 

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Sit to stand desks give your employees the option to alternate their position from sitting to standing (vice versa) throughout the day. 

Let’s get something clear; having ‘sit to stand desks’ in your office doesn’t promote better sitting or standing posture overnight. It won’t make their neck aches or back pains disappear overnight, except they discipline themselves to sit or stand correctly. 

For instance, if your employees are fond of leaning on their desk while standing, they will still feel pain in their lower back. And this will put a lot of strain on their lower back. 

Furthermore, sit to stand desks feature a user-friendly crank that allows you to adjust the desk from sitting to standing. Even though sit to stand desks are a bit pricey, they are a worthy investment to boost workplace productivity. 

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Benefits of Sit to Stand Desks 

‘Sit to stand’ desks are a valuable investment for your business. They help to promote productivity and wellness amongst employees. Here are the benefits of having these desks in your workplace; 

Decreases Fatigue and Increases Focus

Sit to stand desks are ergonomic office furniture that decreases fatigue and increases focus. Likewise, these desks allow your employees to alter their sitting or standing position once in 45minutes or one hour based on what works best for them. And this will help them to be more focused, productive, and alert. 

Again, sit to stand desks allow your employees to stay in an upright position throughout the day. Interestingly, this posture helps to reduce or prevent neck aches, back pains, etc. 

However, your employees may find ‘sit to stand desks’ tiring and uncomfortable when using them for the first time. But there will adapt to it over time and start reaping the health benefits of using ergonomic sit-to-stand desks. 

As a rule, advise your employees to change their position every 45 minutes whenever they are using these desks even though they feel comfortable sitting or standing for a longer period. Try to get them to alternate their position every 45 minutes. That’s the only way they can enjoy the health benefits of sit to stand desks. 

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Improves General Health 

Nothing triggers health conditions faster than leading a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting in a particular spot throughout the day for several months or years is one of the body’s worst enemy. 

Unfortunately, employees who lead a sedentary lifestyle are prone to ailments like type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancers. However, some people try to balance up this lifestyle by engaging in active exercises. It won’t really make up for it. 

But if you have ‘sit to stand desks’ in your office, your employees can do light exercises like squatting, heel raises, stretches, etc., as they carry out their duties. 

Again, your employees must develop the habit of changing their position once in 45 minutes. Otherwise, they won’t feel the impact of these desks. For instance, if they stand for long periods, they will experience swollen feet, varicose veins, hip, knee, and lower back pains. 

So, your employees should wear shoes that make them feel comfortable, change their posture once in 45 minutes, set up their work tool correctly for neutral posture. If all these are in place, there will be an exponential increase in productivity around your workplace. 

Relief Chronic Pain

Excessive sitting makes most office workers experience chronic neck and back pain. Ordinarily, our body system is programmed for moving around once in a while. And when you sit for an extended period, you put a serious strain on your joints. Sadly, this could cause chronic neck ache, back pain, herniated disks, and pinched nerves. 

However, a ‘sit to stand desk’ helps improves posture and naturally puts your spine in an aligned position. 

Prevent Metabolic Syndrome 

Metabolic syndrome is the general name of the different conditions that make you prone to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, etc. But you can prevent this with ‘sit to stand desks.’ 

According to experts, you can burn about 30% more calories in an hour when you stand. And these desks allow you to switch posture once every 45 minutes. So, it will help to activate your muscular and cellular systems that process triglycerides and cholesterol. It also helps to regulate the insulin level in your body. 

However, you can’t enjoy these benefits if you lead a sedentary lifestyle. It slows down your muscular and cellular system, which makes you prone to diabetes and heart disease. 

Improved Mood and Energy Level 

‘Sits to stand desks’ improve mood and energy level in the office. These desks help to pump fresh blood and oxygen to your brain, thus releasing mood-enhancing chemicals. This helps to promote motivation, enthusiasm, and improve employees’ morale. 

Enhanced Brain Power 

‘Sit to standing desks’ improve blood circulation and reduce the risk of blood clots. And better blood stimulation delivers more oxygen and nutrients to your brain. When your brain receives more oxygen and nutrients, it facilitates new cells, which increase your brainpower. 

Besides, several independent studies linked standing during the workday with increased concentration, productivity, and performance. 

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