It's no news that standing while you work is becoming the new normal in the modern-day office. Whether you're working from home, in a corporate office, or setting up a personal workspace, standing desks have become a popular solution for enhancing productivity and promoting better health. However, you may not know that there are wrong ways and right ways to stand.
Continue reading to explore a few common mistakes that you'll want to avoid
Many people have become accustomed to the belief that, if you own a standing desk, you should be standing all day. This is far from the truth. Studies actually recommend that you work towards standing for two hours in the beginning and eventually build up to standing for four hours a day, alternating between sitting and standing. Too much of anything is a bad thing, so don't negate your standing benefits by ditching sitting completely.
Even when sitting, many people do not have their desks at the correct height for their bodies, but when standing, it becomes apparent very fast when your desk doesn't match your height.
If you're having a tough time getting into the standing routine or feel like your standing desk isn't working its wonders, monitor arms can make a world of difference. Monitor arms specifically designed for standing desks can help you to maintain proper standing desk posture by adjusting your computer monitor height separately from your keyboard height.
If you notice your feet getting especially tired while standing throughout the day, not having an anti-fatigue standing desk mat could be the cause. Having a mat under your feet not only gives you the extra cushion you need to stay comfortable while standing, but also encourages movement when standing.
One of the many benefits of standing over sitting is the greater ability to move around while working. Having a contoured standing mat or fun music on can help you get moving at your desk and make the most of your standing time.
Here are a few ways that you can improve your posture at work:
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