Benefits of a
Standing Desk
Join the standing desk revolution with THE IVY.
Join the standing desk revolution with THE IVY.
No matter how much we focus on our health, the quintessential American work routine rarely allows us to harness the health benefits of movement. Between our morning and afternoon commutes, company meetings, desk work, and catching our favorite TV show on the couch, we spend most of our waking hours sitting down. What's a surefire antidote to all this workday sitting? Scientifically-proven, height-adjustable desks (also known as standing or sit/stand desks)! In comparison to a fixed standing desk, which can be just as bad for you as a traditional sitting desk, a height-adjustable desk cultivates the health benefits of movement by allowing users to freely switch from a sitting position to a standing position every hour or so. A growing body of research supports the benefits of standing desks and the myriad of ways they improve your life, from boosting productivity and preventing adverse health conditions caused by sedentary habits to increasing the probability of a pain-free workday by 80%.
Using a standing desk helps create the movement you need to improve circulation and deliver oxygen to the brain, which will increase your energy and attentiveness.
Lose almost six pounds a year by standing instead of sitting for six hours a day. Standing burns 12% more calories than sitting.
Those who sit for more than six hours per day show more signs of psychological distress than those who sit less. Standing at your desk has been shown to improve your mood and reduce depression, fatigue, and tension.
Moving enhances the creation of new brain cells, improving critical thinking and focus.
The musculoskeletal movement required to consistently transition from sitting to standing counteracts the health repercussions of a sedentary workday routine.
A sedentary, physically inactive lifestyle is the fourth leading cause of mortality worldwide. Standing has been linked to lower rates of heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes.
Standing at your desk has been shown to raise productivity by up to 45%.
Periodic standing sessions—rather than coffee or energy drinks—provide a more natural defense against those pesky afternoon crashes.
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