The idea that sitting can be harmful seems absurd at first glance. Sitting is the
default human body posture that people tend to do when they work, socialize,
study, or travel. It's second nature. However, that doesn't mean sitting is
harmless. It's like eating -- necessary, but harmful if you eat too much.
Unfortunately too much sitting and it is now at an all-time high. The average
person spends more than half of their day sitting, driving, working at a desk, or
watching TV. To counter this trend, standing desks are becoming more and more
popular
Using a standing desk appears to have significant health benefits. At the very
least, using this type of desk can partially counteract the harmful effects of
prolonged sitting.
Standing reduces the risk of weight gain and obesity
While exercise is the most effective way to burn calories quickly, simply choosing
to stand over sitting can also be beneficial. In fact, the same amount of standing
time has been shown to burn more than 170 extra calories compared to a sedentary
afternoon at work. Just standing at your desk every afternoon will burn nearly
1,000 extra calories per week. stand up desks
Using a standing desk may lower blood sugar levels
In a small study of 10 office workers, standing for 180 minutes after lunch
reduced blood sugar spikes by 43% compared to sitting for the same amount of time.
Another study involving 23 office workers found that alternating standing and
sitting every 30 minutes throughout the workday reduced blood sugar spikes by an
average of 11.1 percent. standing desk electric
Standing can lower your risk of heart disease
Scientists have gained a better understanding of the impact of sitting on heart
health, with sedentary time being thought to increase the risk of heart disease by
up to 147%. It's so harmful that even an hour of vigorous exercise may not make up
for the negative effects of sitting all day. standing corner desk
Standing desks appear to reduce back pain
Back pain is one of the most common complaints of office workers who sit all day.
To determine whether standing desks can improve this, several studies have been
conducted on employees with chronic back pain. In one study, participants reported
a 32 percent improvement in low back pain after using a standing desk for several
weeks. Another study published by the CDC found a 54 percent reduction in the
upper back and neck pain after just 4 weeks of using a sit-stand desk.
Additionally, removing the sit-stand desk reversed some of these improvements
within two weeks. standing desks with drawers
Reducing sedentary time can improve physical, metabolic, and even mental health.
That's why sitting less and standing more is an important lifestyle change.
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