Will Having a Standing Desk Increase Your Productivity?

It seems, initially, that the concept of a standing desk is awful. Why would you want to stand all day long when you could be sitting? Sitting, after all, is far more comfortable than standing. However, that does not change the fact that medical experts and health experts believe that standing at your desk all day long is far healthier and more productive than sitting. This means that the popularity of standing desks is on the rise, and the health, happiness and level of productivity that many people face at work is also on the rise. So, just how is standing at your desk going to improve your day? In fact, there are several reasons that this is the truth. Just give us a few moments to explain them to you so that you can make the decision to continue sitting or to get up off your seat.

10% More Productive

When Google decided to test out standing desks that are customized to the height and size of their employees, they found that their employees were approximately 10% more productive standing up than they were sitting down. It could have something to do with the fact that they wanted to sit down but couldn’t until they were done.

Sitting Kills Us

No, seriously; it does. The longer you sit, the less healthy you are. You can actually sit so much that you kill yourself. Standing is far better for your body, so we recommend that you start doing it in a way that makes you more capable of working better and living longer.

You’re More Focused

Standing makes you feel more focused and more energized, and that’s why you are more productive when you stand at your desk. The longer you stand, the harder you work. It’s a win-win situation for all involved.

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