The Benefits of Stand-Up Desks

There has been a long debate over the use of stand-up desks as an alternative to regular sit down desks, and while the research may not be conclusive, there are plenty of reasons as to why you should consider stand up desks as an addition to your workspace.

Health benefit claims for stand-up desks include: lowering obesity, less fatigue, and higher rates of productivity. Generally, the best reason to have stand up desks as an option is that many people find that you get a sense of working on the go and that increases the amount of work they do. 

There have been many studies completed on what position people assume when they are completing work (standing, sitting, or lying down), and how it affects their production. Essentially the research states that the lower your centre of gravity is, the less work we complete. This is largely because, sitting and lying down are ‘at rest’ positions, where standing is an ‘at alert’ position. 

5 Reasons You Should use Stand Up Desks

In regards to the health benefits stand up desks have been known to produce good results in lowering many office working complaints and ailments. Most of these are caused by working in long periods of sedentary work.

1. Increased Employee Wellness - anything you can do to increase the healthiness of your workers can add to productivity, as they take less time off due to sickness.
2. Increased Mood at Work - sitting at a desk has been known to cause drowsiness and stress. Standing upright increases alertness and general purpose.
3. Making Better Use of Available Space - most stand up desks need less space, so you are able to have a more open working space. This extra space can be used to fit in more desks or other equipment.
4. Individual Design - having a mix of stand up and sit-down desks allow your workers to decide what fits them best. Choices such as this have health benefits as it allows your workers to feel more comfortable where they work.

Getting Better Results with Stand Up Desks

Most people have grown accustomed to working while sitting and having a stand-up desk, may make them feel uncomfortable, and this is why only having one option may be reducing productivity as a whole. For best results you should have both options made available for people, you can gradually increase the use for a stand-up desk until people get used to the idea.

Once your workforce is content and happy using stand up desks they may never wish to go back to a regular desk. You can keep your workforce happy and active.

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If your office is in need of standup desks then get in touch with bild and we will assist you with all your office requirements.

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