Standing Work Desk

After four years of watching my health decline even while exercising during my off hours, last year I decided I had enough. I kicked the chair and traded up to a standing desk (see “Get Off Your Butt.”) A year later I’m still standing at my workstation, and not going back to sitting for hours at a time. Commuting by bicycle isn’t enough to offset the negative impact of sitting for an entire work day.

I feel better. I’m more productive. Chairs are for resting.

Including the studies I’ve read with my experience, my conclusion is that humans were not designed to sit in chairs beyond a brief respite.

Stand up and get some work done.