While the true extent of negative health impacts from sitting are only now coming to light due to recent research, people who have been sitting at desk jobs have been noting the increases in waistlines for decades. All of us have a basal metabolic rate: the amount of calories we burn, or energy expended daily, …
Standing vs Sitting Calories: Measuring the Difference Read More »
The health affects of sitting all day include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat and abnormal cholesterol levels. Everyday more research is being completed that helps us better understand how our body’s react to a sedentary lifestyle. Here is helpful graphic that summarizes the threat and how to combat sitting all day. Highlights …
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The treadmill desk is a practical solution for those who want to stay fit without sacrificing productivity. As the name suggests, the treadmill desk combines the popular exercise machine with a fully functional desk, complete with everything you need to conduct business in the modern age. Before you buy one, though, it’s important to know …
While I enjoy the idea of working like Hemingway or Dickens, I started this experiment with standing desks because, quite simply, I knew I was sitting too much and it was hurting my back and contributing to my headaches. Thus began the experiment, and by researching and using a standing desk I have found that …
In my explorations so far, I’ve looked at the calories I’ve burned, standing versus sitting, and the differences in productivity. The case for standing desks nearly seems made, but I have yet to address one simple fact: Standing for long periods of time puts more strain on your feet, knees and back than sitting does. …
Standing Desk: Joint Pain, Fatigue and Other Factors Read More »
As I mentioned in the introduction to this experiment, it’s pretty clear right now that prolonged sitting has some horrible health implications. Just take a look at this infographic if you want a clear breakdown of what remaining on your keister for too long can do to you. The unfortunate truth of the modern work world is …
The fact that excessive time sitting down behind a desk is bad for your health has never been something I really doubted, but the true extent of the damage excessive sitting and inactivity does to you has become a popular topic these days. Phrases such as “Sitting is the new smoking” make good headlines, but …
Why Sitting All Day is Bad & What I Plan To Do About It Read More »
If you have done any looking around for an ergonomic desk lately you know that you have A LOT of options and finding the desk that will work perfect for you can sometimes seem like more work than putting together the entire IKEA catalog. To help simplify the process we have created our online build …
