As you’ve likely heard, spending countless hours each week sitting at a desk in front of a computer isn’t good for your posture, back, neck, or even waist, for that matter.
With more and more people doing stable jobs, the demand for chiropractors increases more than ever, and levels of obesity are on the rise.
Now, to combat the harmful effects of sitting still for a long time and sitting for a long time with poor posture, exercise and physical activity are recommended, but is that enough? Most experts agree that no, it is not.
To combat the harmful effects of prolonged sitting, people are encouraged to use standing desks.
Stand desks are basically adjustable desks that you work on while standing rather than sitting. To help you get more out of your MOVI’s standing desks, here are some tips on properly using your standing desk.
Don’t sit idly by all day.
Those unfamiliar with standing desks would be forgiven for assuming you use desks and that you spend every hour of your workday standing at your desk. This is not the case.
To get the most out of your standing desk, we recommend alternating standing and sitting periods. If you sit for too long, your upper body tends to suffer, while your lower body will suffer if you stand too long.
Experts recommend alternating standing and sitting periods.
If you’re new to standing desks, try sitting for 30 minutes and standing for 30 minutes, to begin with, gradually increasing the frequency of standing up as you get used to it.
Try to move more
Even when you stand at your desk, we encourage you to move more and be more active to get the most out of your desk.
Standing too much will put a lot of stress on the lower body joints, your feet will hurt, and you won’t burn calories, making you more likely to gain weight.
To get the most out of your MOVI’s standing desks, try to move around more and do some light exercise, even if that only means walking around the office a few times an hour.
Invest in comfortable accessories
Finally, to get the most out of your standing desk, experts recommend investing in comfortable accessories.
Monitor stands, for example, are essential because they allow you to adjust the height of the screen so it’s at the correct eye level. By the way, the top of the screen should be at eye level, and the monitor stand will help you achieve exactly that.
Floor mats are also essential, as an anti-fatigue mat helps reduce stress on your joints and lower body while standing.
Comfortable chairs are essential, too. Remember, to get the most out of your standing desk, switch between standing and sitting. When you are seated, the comfortable chair will be more tolerant of your joints and help improve posture.