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Mistakes to Avoid while Using a Standing Desk

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Alex Nilson
Mistakes to Avoid while Using a Standing Desk

The drawbacks of a sitting lifestyle are obvious to everyone. With this, standing desks become more popular as a lot of offices start using them as a fallback option to improve the health of the employees. However, despite how popular and beneficial standing desks are, it’s important to remember there are also dangers in working behind such a desk.

When purchasing a standing desk or (even better) desk that changes height, you should consider certain common mistakes to be avoided. First of all, you should make sure that the desk you purchase is set to the correct height. There is no standard height setting that will fit anyone. A standing desk should be just right for you in order to deliver the health benefits and rid you of the sore muscles of your legs, as well as neck and back pains. Besides, with the right height, you will forget about sprained wrists ad forearms.

After you’ve chosen the desk that is the correct standing height for you, make sure you know how long you should be standing. Yes, sitting down 8 to 10 hours a day is detrimental to your health; however, standing for the same amount of time might have adverse effects, as well. Your feet will get tired, especially at first, when you’re not yet used to standing. The blood will not be circulating as good as when you move, so you’ll need to make pauses, etc. To avoid this mistake, a lot of people choose to buy a sit/stand desk, which allows changing positions when tired. Take a look at this blog to learn about your options at a standing desk store in order to choose a desk to suit your specific needs.

To Stand or Not to Stand?

Obviously, standing still is the next big no-no when it comes to standing desks. You can get rid of the habit of standing still while working by playing fun music or having an accessory like an anti-fatigue mat. The latter will additionally cushion your feet so that they don’t get tired as fast. Naturally, preserving good posture during standing is also important, and movement can help with that, too. Paying attention to this mistake will help with losing weight, not to mention the benefits that an occasional exercise will have for your blood vessels.

Standing desks are great inventions for people who need to work long office hours. Still, if you buy such a desk, it won’t help with all your problems instantaneously. To keep fit and healthy, remember to avoid the grave mistakes of standing: incorrect height, standing for extended periods of time, no movement.

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