Buying Guide: The Benefits of an Adjustable Standing Desk

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Following Covid-19 a spike in hybrid and work-from-home cultures rose. With working from home becoming the new norm, perfecting your home office is more important than ever. 

Recent studies have shown that extended sitting is very common among office workers, who spend an average of approximately 5.5 hours each day at their desks. This adds up to daily sitting durations of more than 10 hours! Although it might not seem like a big pain now, studies have linked sitting for long periods to numerous mental and physical health issues that end up surprising you in the long run. 

An ergonomic office space is needed now more than ever! Standing desks are part of the hype, with many studies linking numerous benefits to switching to a more ergonomic option. But what are standing desks and their so-called benefits? Let's jump right into it! 

SO WHAT IS A STANDING DESK?

 A standing desk is there to make your job that much easier! Their main feature is that they allow you to conveniently change from sitting to standing. There are many versions with different features, but the typical standing desk will allow you to either manually or electronically change its height. 

Their rise in popularity isn’t for nothing! - with studies linking their use to a vast amount of benefits. Need some more convincing? Let’s dive into our buying guide for standing desks! 

MANUAL VS ELECTRIC STANDING DESKS:

4 BENEFITS OF AN ADJUSTABLE STANDING DESK:

1. Better design, more functions 

With just a push of a button or a pull of a clank, your desk will adjust to your perfect height. Your productivity is not left behind - as many standing desks such as our Loctek All-in-One Desks have great techy features to make your life easier: 

• Expect less noise and better focus with their smooth and quiet height adjustments

• Different motors enable faster and more stable adjustment. With larger motors being able to perfectly move the most cluttered of desks. 

• Convenient USB ports to charge all your techy gadgets, so no need to stress about how many outlets you have, because it’s all within easy access! 

• Memory setting for when you have different desk users, that allows the whole family to save their preferred height setting 

• Tidying is made easy! With better accessibility, standing desks are easier to clean and keep tidy, leading you to a better-looking workspace. 

• Simply use the leveling glides along the bottom of the desk to stabilize and level your desk to the right height for you. 

• Better technology comes with better functions! The anti-collision function ensures safety by preventing the desktop from being damaged or crushing other objects and devices while in motion.

2. Helps your health 

Being sedentary is the norm for most employees, especially those who work in offices. Sitting for long periods of time with limited amounts of activity or movement can lead to multiple health issues later on.

Have you ever heard of the 90-90-90 rule? It basically means that when you are seated at your desk, your elbows, knees, and hips are all at a 90-degree angle. With the ability to adjust your standing desk, you’re much more likely to achieve a proper sitting posture. The 90-90-90 rule makes sure that your wrist and monitor position are all in the correct place in order for you to be most comfortable! This will avoid hunching and slouching over, causing all kinds of back pain later on. 

Just remember that a standing desk may help you improve your back pain, but it’s probably not the cure for everything. Although a standing desk encourages you to stand up straight and relieves pain from your neck and back, it won’t fix the more significant issues like scoliosis. However, that doesn’t mean that when used appropriately, standing desks can help to lessen some of the pain associated with scoliosis and stop it from progressing! 

Friendly reminder: Standing for long periods of time is also not the best for you! Try to balance the time you are switching between standing and sitting throughout your day. 

3. Improves your mood

We all know that physical activity is essential for maintaining a healthy body, but there is mounting proof that even small amounts of exercise can elevate mood and lessen anxiety. Everyone can benefit from exercising in their own way! 

Using a standing desk has been shown to enhance mood, and other studies have found that energy levels are also enhanced. Employees are given a more upbeat view of life at work as a result. So as you become more active while standing, you are boosting your energy levels and increasing your mood at the same time!

4. Increased Productivity 

Standing at your desk does not negatively impact your daily tasks - in fact with less strain, and an increased mood, doing your job can become much easier. A study between non-users and users of standing desks showed that users selected keeping alert and boosting attention as their top immediate benefits when alternating between sitting and standing at their desks. 

Tip: Get your sit-stand schedule on point - find what the right sit-stand balance is for you. This may take some adjusting but in the long run, you’ll find your comfort increase and work become not as painful. 

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