Blog

Tagged Questions

1
vote
11answers
543 views

What are some discreet exercises one can do at a standing-desk in the office?

I have a standing-desk at my office, as I'm sure a lot of you do. My co-workers already think I'm odd for standing, and I want to incorporate some exercises at my desk that won't r …
1
vote
8answers
214 views

Standing while working

I work on computers all day long, but luckily we have desks that can raise up and lower down. I'm trying my best to stand as much as possible but end up getting fatigued. I think …
2
votes
3answers
450 views

Adjustable stools for sit-stand desks?

I'm looking into upgrading my workstation at home to a sit to stand desk. I'm hyper and like to move around, so I figure a setup that allows me to change how I work while working w …
14
votes
11answers
2k views

Are standing desks as awesome as we think they are?

Many years ago I heard a piece on the radio that mentioned waitresses and others who stand for work can be at higher risk for heart disease, varicose veins, and atherosclerosis. I …
5
votes
15answers
5k views

How to stand up while using standing desk?

These days at my work I'm alternating between standing and sitting, but am considering to go standing up the whole way. What is the best position of body members to face a whole da …
2
votes
9answers
2k views

Standing desks…do they promote leanness?

I recently made the switch to a standing desk, because I swear I could feel my muscles atrophying when I was sitting for 8 straight hours at work. Has anyone had a positive exper …
0
votes
3answers
561 views

“paleo” living arrangements

Hello I am moving to a new appartment, and have to redo my living arrangement. I would like some input how one might improve the furniture to accomodate better posture. Specifica …
4
votes
10answers
5k views

Standing desk, leg muscle and feet soreness.

I've made the transition to a standing desk, and now spend almost all my time computing there. The only problem is, that my quads start feeling tight after half an hour or so, and …
7
votes
12answers
2k views

Alternatives to a standing desk?

I sit all day in an office of low walled cubicles. Since this is associated with obesity, low HDL, etc., I would love to try a standing desk. Problem is, a standing desk would real …
1
vote
3answers
2k views

Standing Desk Conversion

We are running into resistance from our boss regarding conversions to standing desks. He feels they are a fad and not worthy of the cheap, long-term investment in, say, $100, in co …
1
vote
3answers
1k views

Standing Desk - Upper Back Pain

There has been a thread or two on standing desk posture, but I didn't see anything on this. I've been utilizing a standing desk contraption for about 3+ weeks now. I'm a pretty f …