Sitting all day is bad for you, like really, really bad.

Even if you are a generally healthy person who keeps fit, studies suggest that all the benefits of even daily exercise can be undone by sitting for extended periods of time at work or at home. In fact, sitting for more than 6 hours each day can make you 18% more likely to die from diabetes, heart disease, and obesity (compared to those sitting less than 3 hours). For better or worse, the modern day workplace is predominantly centered around desks, screens, and seated workspaces. But that…

Standing desks, stand up desks and sit stand desks are quickly gaining popularity at home and at work. Based on the number of people asking us about standing desks, we would go so far as to say tha…

By Josh Kerst, CPE, CIE People ask me all the time, “Josh, how can I get more comfortable using my standing desk?” If this sounds familiar, know that you’re not alone. The harsh reality is that most folks who try a sit to stand or stand-biased desk go back to sitting after the honeymoon […]

After learning the harmful effects of a sedentary work environment in “Don’t Just Sit There” and reading about how to “Find a Healthier Desk,” the next topic to cover regarding sit-to-stand is how to convert your office. Maybe you’ve had a few requests for height adjustable desks from your employees that have heard about the ... Read more

Have you heard? Sitting is the new smoking.

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Thinking about quitting sitting? Sit to stand has become a huge phenomenon in the workplace but many people still don’t understand exactly why. A lot of it has to do with blood flow. Leg disorders, varicose veins, heart disease, diabetes, and foggy/slow brain function are just a few problems that can occur after sitting 8 ... Read more

Thinking about quitting sitting? Sit to stand has become a huge phenomenon in the workplace but many people still don’t understand exactly why. A lot of it has to do with blood flow. Leg disorders, varicose veins, heart disease, diabetes, and foggy/slow brain function are just a few problems that can occur after sitting 8 ... Read more

You’re going to want to take a seat before you read this. Actually, you’ll probably want to stand. Why? The truth about sedentary working is pretty startling. It All Started 60 Years Ago… Sit-to-stand working has gone from a popular trend to an uncontested standard in today’s office. But the motivation behind this “modern” movement ... Read more

Incorporate height adjustable tables into workstations to give everyone the option!