Standing Desks for Reducing Sedentary Time

Standing Desks: Combatting the "Sitting Disease"

A sedentary lifestyle is an independent risk factor for chronic disease, even for people who exercise regularly. Spending hours on end sitting down can lead to poor metabolic health, back pain, and tight hip flexors. A standing desk is a simple ergonomic intervention that allows you to break up long periods of sitting. Alternating between sitting and standing throughout the workday can improve posture, increase calorie expenditure, and reduce the metabolic risks associated with being sedentary. It's not about standing all day, but about having the flexibility to change your position frequently.