The situation where the shoulders are stiff and sore or have a chronic back and waist pain that will not go away no matter how much one gets up and walks around is one that many people who sit in an office or work remotely from home know only too well.
Sitting down most of the day in front of the desk is very likely to cause some strain on one’s body. Prolonged sitting makes you vulnerable to obesity and cardiovascular illness.
Many scientific research points out that problems associated with sitting all day are quite alarming. A 2010 cross sectional study published by the American Cancer society shows that men and women who spend most of the time in sedentary behaviors having lesser physically active time are 48% and 94% more likely to die than those who spend least time in sitting and had more physically active time.
Such statistics kind of initiated the emergence of working desks. And so today we got standing desks.
Top 5 benefits of standing desks
Improves your quality of life
The other advantage that one is likely to derive from a standing desk is on the question of health. Staff sitting using an estimated 60 to 130 calories every one hour while standing enables one to burn approximately 100 to 200 calories. Science has always explained that, as human depos, our bodies are structured toward flexibility. Employing a standing desk helps to improve your blood circulation risks of heart diseases.
Enhanced productivity
Of course, attitudes toward work affect the ways in which we accomplish our assignments. With the traditional desk we are slumped and hence we get tired more often. However, if we work with a standing desk, then we have the opportunity to move in the surrounding area. This means that if we are to stay active more work can be done. According to a CNN Health report, one anonymous pharmaceutical firm has provided their employees with standing desks to purchase. After 6 months, they were getting a productivity rate of 46% for their team.
Improved psychological condition, mood exacerbation
The three most reported mental health challenges that workers are dealing with are the following – depression, burnout, and anxiety. Sitting from 8 am to 5 am makes you a rigid person and you end up having a bad brain. It has been proposed that too much sitting makes the size of the medial temporal lobe thinner than it should be. This lobe is associated with spatial field name and spatial memory. It was clear that I had improved blood flow and received more oxygen when I was standing at work. Proper circulation of blood and oxygen is good for the emotions and helps you avoid feeling sleepy.
Maintained Posture
The result of sitting all day is spinal compression and can lead to a herniated disk. So if your roles as a worker involve shoulder and back pains then you will benefit from a standing desk. Some CDC research found that a short walk of an hour or so may cut back and neck pain by 50 percent. You can get better with your standing posture while working and at the same time strengthening your core muscles.
Sustained Energy Level
It is suggested that standing while working makes you more alert and reduces sleeping through one’s work. So being upright sends a signal to the brain that you are on your feet and therefore you should not afford to be sleepy. Less yawning while working!
These stand desk benefits can be a game changer in your office or wherever your working environment is. High comfort is possible while working and any person wishing to work in comfort should consider the above guidelines when making his/her decision. In fact, we should take care of our health especially because our work is at stake due to one reason or the other.
Four kinds of standing desks in NZ
There is no one-bigger-fits-all solution when it comes to the standing desk. There are models that allow you to decide what kind of standing desk is right for you. There are four types of stand-up desks here in NZ, which include the normal stand-up desks, and the sit stand up desks, double height stand-up desks, as well as the electric stand up desks.
Regular stand desks
These are fixed desks. It also does not have height invariance as it comes in a set height which cannot be changed in any way.
Sit-stand desk
This type provides the option of conversion from sitting to standing. Height is programmable or may be done through hands or even through a motor device.
Adjustable height desk
The legs of an adjustable-height desk may be moved up and down, to the level that is perfect for each position.
Electric Standing desk
Finally, we meet a kind of standing desk – an enhanced standing desk, in fact. You only need to touch a button to adjust the height of the desk as per your requirement. The electric stand up desk is more of a speedy and easy kind of design.
6 Premium Standing Desks in NZ
Summit II Electric Single Desk
The Summit Height Adjustable Desk is therefore a prime example of a perfectly ergonomically designed modern alternative that combines both style and function to suit the exercising and adaptive individual. Actually, the height of the desk is adjustable and ranges from 620mm to 1270mm and this can provide all users with maximum comfort. Just to allow for an uninterrupted top surface free of unnecessary cables, the desk comes with a scallop on the desktop floor. An integrated cable tray also contributes to construction of the neat working environment, which is efficient and well organized.
Agile Electric 3-Column Individual Desk
Sit to stand with utmost ease at the Agile Desk through the innovative and quiet shifting that doesn’t interrupt your work and that of others around you. The height that is displayed on the Asian style digital readout and with the ability to store four different heights to the 4 memory points makes adjusting easy. Its height adjustable to fit any user and ranges from 640mm up to 1290mm to give you the perfect ergonomic solution.
Summit II Electric Single Desk
Summit II Electric Workstation has adjustable height tops which vary between 620mm and 1270mm to suit all users. Standard collision protection technology aims at safety by stopping the operation of the device when it comes across the obstacles with a guarantee to the user that the device is safe to use without causing them worry. This desk has a locally produced top made from NZ timber and is complimented by a recyclable frame and is a perfect example of sustainable design at its best.
Enhance Individual Standing Desk
The Enhance Electric Individual Standing Desk is how you can take your boring and unproductive work routine to a healthier lifestyle. With the Enhance Desk control its amazing height transition for sitting to standing in 35mm/sec, as well enjoy health benefits of movement at work, it is backed by a 10 year warranty.
Summit II Electric Corner Workstation
Summit II Electric Workstation's adjustable height top ranges from 620mm to 1270mm, accommodating a variety of user preferences. Standard collision protection technology prioritises safety by halting operation when encountering obstacles, ensuring a secure and worry-free user experience. Proudly featuring an NZ-made top and a recyclable frame, this desk is a testament to sustainable design without compromising quality.
Agile 3 Electric Workstation
Introducing the Agile Electric 3-Column Height Adjustable workstation – where innovation meets versatility; bringing you the perfect modern workstation that is both efficient and beautiful. This fancy computer built with style and functionality is here to add value to your productivity and health. The Agility Workstation boasts digital height readout as well as a soft touch, 2 point memory selectable on the handset. It is easy to fine tune your workstation to the desired setting with minimal effort.
Be wise; choose Agile.
At Agile, the company has various kinds of standing desks with varying price levels to accommodate all kinds of customers. We offer comfort with style. Hit the buy button now.
