Should you get a standing desk? Top 3 standing desks for your health

Are standing desk better for you?

If you have a sedentary lifestyle, you probably often find yourself sitting for long periods of time. I know that sitting is bad for me yet I still get wrapped up in work and find myself sitting for 1-4 hour periods.

Sitting disease is a term used my medical professional to describe the many health issues caused by sitting for long periods during the day.

Health benefits of standing desks

Here are a list of health benefits that research has indicated a standing desk can help:

• Reduce health risk ₁
• Reduce back and neck pain ²
• Increase energy and improve mood and mental well-being ³
• Improve posture ⁴
• Improve body circulation ⁵

Best standing desks I found:

Best standing desk for a under-desk treadmill: UNSIT STANDING DESK

The UNSIT Standing Desk from inmovement has a 54" maximum height and an adjustable range to fit users of all heights - from 5'0" to 6'6". It is also uniquely designed to be ideal for use with an under desk treadmill.

Pros

• High quality materials (high-grade industrial steel)
• Controller with 3 hieghts that can be programed to memory
• Free shipping and 30 day money back guarentee
• Table top size of 48"x24" or 60"x30"

If your budget allows it, the ultimate standing desk set up is the UNSIT Treadmill Desk Bundle! The UNSIT Treadmill Desk Bundle includes:

• Adjustable standing desk with controler
• UNSIT Under Desk Treadmill
• Energy Standing Desk Stool
• Bluetooth tracking app

View pricing on the Inmovement website

Alternative treadmill desks:

• Lifespan Treadmill Desks
• IMOR Treadmill Desks

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Most customizable standing desk: MOJO Desk

MOJO standing desks are electric sit-to-stand desks that are top quality and incredibly stable. I have compared them to many other brands including Ikea, UpLift, EvoDesk, and MOJO has come out on top. You can see how MOJO compares to other popular standing desk brands and decide for yourself.

MOJO has a wide variety of sit-to-stand desk and you can even build your own on the MOJO website.

I've seen sale prices starting at $599 but you can visit the MOJO site to view pricing.

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Best quality standing desk for a budget: FEZIBO

So far the lowest prices I have found for a quality standing desk are the standing desks available from FEZIBO. I have seen prices as low as $219.99 for a basic standing desk on sale. I really like that they have designs with built-in drawers.

This is a feature that many other standing desk lack and I know that I hate having clutter around when I'm working!

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Top standing desk accessories

Fluidstance anti-fatigue Springboard and eco-friendly standing desk balance board. $150+ view all prices and products

Foot rest for when you are seated if you have a sit-stand desk. $21.99+ from Fezibo

Other foot rest include FOCAL Upright stabilizing footrest ($69) and Humanscale FM100 Foot rest ($119). Both are available on standingdesknation.com.

Varier Move Ergonomic Chair for standing desks from MOJO $349+

Inmovement Energy Standing Desk Stool ($225+) from Inmovement

You can check out more gadgets and acessories

READ Article: Best Office Exercise Equipment And Fitness Gadgets To Stay Fit At Your Desk

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Quick answers to common standing desk FAQs

How long should you stand at a standing desk each day?

At least 30 minutes of every hours to get the health benefits^8.

But standing for long periods at a time can also cause whole-body discomfort and a reduced mental state. Just listen to your body and decide when to sit or stand based on how you feel.

Is standing healthier than standing?

Yes, standing is healthier than sitting because it can help boost your mood and focus, keeps your circulation going, helps with your wrist position, can reduce back pain, burn calories, and improve posture.

Is standing better than sitting for weight loss?

Yes, standing burns more calroies than sitting. This is true even if you are standing still. In fact, standing can burn up to 100-200 calories per hour ⁶. Sitting only burns 60 to 130 calories per hour.

How many hours should you stand a day?

If you are getting a standing desk, plan for a transition phase to allow your body to adjust. If you go from sitting all day to standing all day, you can actually risk  developing back, leg, or foot pain. This is because your body and muscles are not used to standing for such long periods of time. It’s better to ease into it by starting with 30 to 60 minutes a day and slowly increasing your time. The number of hours you should stand a day is the number of hours your body is comfortable with. ⁷

Can a standing desk help you lose weight?

Standing desks can help in your efforts to support a healthy and active lifestyle. If you goal is to lose weight a standing desk is one of the many things that can help you move closer to your goal. Standing can burn upto 100-200 calories per hour.

Which standing desks are good for you in 2022?

Some of the best standing desk brands for adjustable standing desks and standing desk converters are:

• Inmovement
• Flexispot
• Lifespan
• Vivo
• Winston (Innovative)

You can review, compare, and purchase any of those brands on the standingdesknation.com website. They have the biggest inventory and variety of standing desk products I have seen. You can filter by the number of monitors you have, shop standing desk accessories, and even find under desk treadmills.

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