What is a standing desk? Experts tell you its 4 major benefits
As technology advances, more and more industries can complete all their work in an indoor office environment with just a computer. While this may seem easy, prolonged sitting in the office is actually very harmful to one's health. Because of this, many companies hope to create a better office environment for their employees' health and comfort. Did you know that the office environment and the choice of desk are closely related? You might have seen shorter colleagues in the company straining to sit up straight to write notes, or experienced back pain, strains, and sprains from using a computer on a desk that's too low for extended periods. Why do we recommend electric standing desks? Because electric standing desks are ergonomically designed, and a single desk is key to creating a perfect and comfortable workspace. Today, let's delve deeper into what an electric standing desk is and its benefits!
What is an electric standing desk?
An electric standing desk is a desk whose height can be effortlessly adjusted at the push of a button, and different models of electric standing desks offer users various functions and applications. For example, L-shaped desks for corner spaces, workstations with wheels, desks shared by adults and children, or heavy-duty standing desks that can support large tabletops and heavy loads. Generally, electric standing desks are suitable for any space. Therefore, in addition to offices, some people also choose to buy one as a company conference table or their dining table, allowing people of different heights to adjust the tabletop to their preferred height. There are many types of electric standing desks on the market, so it is recommended to thoroughly understand the brand's reliability and local after-sales service capabilities before choosing a standing desk. Important factors to consider when choosing a standing desk include specifications such as the adjustable height range, load capacity, and whether the tabletop size fits the space and flow.
Why use an electric standing desk?
In recent years, health awareness has risen, and more and more doctors and medical research have reminded us of the harms of prolonged sitting in the office. Among the harms of prolonged sitting, the most common ones we feel are back pain, hunchback, or strains, but the harms of prolonged sitting are actually more than just these superficial ones! According to research, if a person sits for more than 6 hours a day, regardless of whether their posture is correct, they are very likely to suffer from obesity and cardiovascular diseases due to slowed metabolism. Older adults may even experience memory impairment and Alzheimer's disease due to prolonged sitting, which can cause the brain region responsible for memory to shrink. Electric standing desks are ergonomically designed to automatically adjust the desk, allowing us to work both standing and sitting, and can greatly improve work efficiency. Because of this, many companies in Europe and America have already started a trend of encouraging employees to use electric standing desks to avoid prolonged sitting.
What are the benefits of electric standing desks?
1. A healthier way to work
Working while standing offers numerous health benefits, such as boosting metabolism and helping those who sit for long periods avoid obesity and chronic diseases, as well as reducing damage to the cervical spine and back caused by prolonged looking down at a computer screen. An electric standing desk allows us to easily change our working posture; we can stand when we want to, and sit when we want to. Up Desks suggests working while standing, but if you're feeling unwell or tired, you can easily adjust the desk height at the push of a button to sit down and rest.
2. Improve mood and reduce fatigue at work
We often feel tired at work, and even our minds can become foggy, making it impossible to think. Working under such conditions is inefficient and creates a dull office atmosphere. How can we change this languid way of working? Research shows that people who use electric standing desks to work experience significantly less stress and fatigue throughout the day compared to those who sit for long periods; another study also mentioned that over 80% of people who work while standing reported feeling energetic all day. Although electric standing desks may be slightly more expensive than regular office desks, if you consider the improvement in employees' or your own mood and the reduction in fatigue, then an electric standing desk is definitely a worthwhile investment!
3. Increase work efficiency
Can working while standing increase work efficiency? A foreign study specifically pointed out that people who use electric standing desks to work increased their productivity by 45%; and other studies also yielded the same result: people who use electric standing desks to work really became more efficient! If this way of standing to work reduces our body aches, improves our mood, and eliminates work-related fatigue, then it will naturally greatly improve our work efficiency.
4. Enhance communication among colleagues and increase employee engagement
The biggest advantage of using electric standing desks in the office is the flexibility to choose to work standing or sitting, which makes the overall office atmosphere feel more lively. In fact, many companies nowadays face issues of low employee morale or lack of employee engagement. Choosing an electric standing desk is creating a new working model. The desk is not limited to one person; multiple people can share a desk, strengthening connections between people. Increased communication naturally fosters more camaraderie among colleagues and partners, enhancing employee participation in company activities and work, and overall team cohesion.
Find the right height for your electric standing desk
Different heights require different electric standing desk heights. When choosing the right electric standing desk for yourself, we usually recommend clients to stand straight against a wall with their arms naturally hanging down. Ask a family member or yourself to record the height of your elbow, and then subtract 5 millimeters from that height. This will be the standard height for a standing desk. If you feel the desk is too high or too low, you can slightly adjust it to your most comfortable height, but we also recommend not straying too far from the standard number to avoid long-term body aches.
Conclusion
People nowadays are paying more attention to the small things in life that can cause health problems, and prolonged sitting in the office is one of them. What seems like a minor habit in the short term can lead to significant physical harm over time! Using an electric standing desk can not only keep your body healthy but also improve employee efficiency and engagement in work. Up Desks is a team with many years of experience in office space planning, and the field of electric standing desks is our specialty. We hope to help everyone create a more comfortable workspace. If you wish to experience and try our electric standing desks directly, please contact us to make an appointment!
