July 19, 2022 9:39 AM EDT
1.To stay in shape
A study by O’Sullivan showed that standing increases muscle activity and burns more calories. The Texas A&M University School of Public Health found that study subjects experienced a 75 percent reduction in physical discomfort after using an adjustable desk for six months.
2. To improve health
Sitting at work all day is known to increase the risk of heart disease, as well as back pain, obesity and diabetes. According to Dr Emmanuel Stamatakis, people who work standing are 32 per cent less likely to die prematurely than those whose daily work is dominated by sitting. Staying in a fixed position for long periods of time is bad for your health, and it can also increase physical stress in the long run.
3. To increase productivity
A study by Texas A&M University found that employees who switch to standing desks can increase their productivity by up to 46%. The researchers tested the productivity of two call center workers over a six-month period and found that workers using stand up desks were significantly more productive.