Benefits of standing at your computer workstation

Computer systems and laptops have become an inevitable part of our lives. This computer era has brought with it another inescapable component: prolonged sitting. Isn’t that how all of us work on our computers? But what if I tell you, this way of working can topple our health in the long run? How? Let me explain.

Lack of physical activity due to continuous sitting is the primary culprit here. Sitting for too long has been scientifically proven to increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and many more health conditions leading to early death.

 A prolonged sedentary lifestyle will increase your body weight, eventually leading to harmful conditions like obesity, especially abdominal obesity. It can also cause back pain, decreased productivity, and tiredness.

 Now is it an option to stop working on the computer altogether? Nope! So what’s the solution? That’s what the standing desk is, my pals! It’s an ergonomically designed working desk on which you can work while standing.

 We also have a sit-stand desk which is height adjustable, so we could alternately sit down and stand up according to our convenience. Now let’s look at the incredible benefits standing at your computer workstation offers.

●      Contracting to the belief that alternate standing and sitting might delay the task, it turns out that occasional standing actually boosts energy and uplifts productivity.

●      Long sedentary hours puts you at 147% more risk of developing health ailments. In comparison, standing is proven to be heart-friendly.

●      Studies show that standing at a desk can hike up your vigor as it lowers fatigue and stress.

●      If you already experience back pain or don’t want to fall prey to it, you should have a standing desk. Research shows standing desks to be very effective against back pain and neck stiffness.

●      Decreased sitting time is proven to increase life expectancy.

●      Standing at a desk can reduce your insulin spike, especially when you work just after meals; this is helpful for diabetes.

●      It can also help you burn more calories which might, in turn, help you in weight management and metabolism.