Stand up to well-being! How electric standing desks improve your health

Electric Standing Desk

Stand up to well-being! How electric standing desks improve your health

You know that running, cycling to work, going to the gym regularly, and watching your diet has a positive effect on health.

What you may not have known is that even something as simple as standing up more can prevent a number of health issues!

It may not look like much, but standing can tangibly improve your health and wellbeing.

And while it may burn less energy compared to your nightly gym sesh or morning jog, itโ€™s also much easier to fit into your routine (especially if your workplace uses electric standing desks).

Not to mention, itโ€™s a huge step up from spending all day sitting!

Why Standing is good for your healthย 

Simple: itโ€™s a form of exercise.

Sure, it might not be high-intensity exercise – however, many studies confirm that even low-level physical activity can potentially have wide-reaching consequences!

The more you stand up, the more your risk of heart disease goes down

According to research conducted by the British Journal of Sports Medicine, inactivity (such as prolonged sitting during the workday!) is one of the biggest risk factors in a range of health problems, including heart disease.

In fact, the study found that for participants between 30 and 80, inactivity and sitting had a bigger impact than smoking!

Hereโ€™s the thing, though: exercise doesnโ€™t have to be high-intensity to benefit you – all that time spent standing adds up, and can potentially have an even greater effect.

According to a 2015 study published by the European Heart Journal, spending more time on your feet has similar effects to regular exercise.

Specifically, it was found to have helped control sugar and cholesterol levels in participants, thereby decreasing the risk for heart disease, diabetes and other chronic health conditions.

How standing can help you lose weight

Ask any personal trainer, and theyโ€™ll tell you the same thing: weight loss comes down to calories in vs. calories out.

The maths says that as long as youโ€™re using more calories than you consume, you will lose weight.

While exercise and diet help, at the end of the day, theyโ€™re all about shifting the calorie equation (exercise increases calorie burn, while diet reduces calorie intake).

Even simple behaviour such as standing can increase your calorie burn rate – conversely, inactivity can reduce it, increasing your risk of unwanted weight gain.

Standing for an hour can burn anywhere between 100 and 200 calories – if you spend even half a workday standing, you could potentially burn anywhere between 400 and 800 calories a day, without going to the gym!

Standing while working may not be a major factor in losing weight. However, it can build more muscle and help lose fat in small increments, making it a great complement to other weight loss strategies.

Electric Standing Desk

Standing more at work

Most of us spend our working days seated – naturally, the office is the first place to look when it comes to finding ways to incorporate more standing into our daily routines.

But how can you integrate standing in your work routine?

Well, for starters you could:

  • Stretch a little during breaks – grab a mug, take a short trip to the pantry, and drink your coffee standing
  • Stretch your legs regularly – try standing during phone calls
  • Take the stairs instead of the elevator
  • Walk up to coworkers to talk instead of using email or IM
  • Leave your office during lunch breaks – even for a 5-minute walk around the block
  • Stand while doing your work with an electric standing desk

Of course, as with all things, itโ€™s possible to have too much of a good thing!

Are there perils in standing too much?

While we may have just spent a bunch of time extolling the benefits of standing over sitting, it would be remiss of us to ignore the potential health consequences of standing too much!

Just as how prolonged sitting comes with many negative health consequences, extended standing can also be problematic too.

According to some health experts, excessive standing places strain on the leg muscles and veins. This can result in varicose veins, and can also wear your leg muscles, causing muscle pain.

Does this mean that standing is unhealthy? Far from it – while there are hazards if you stand too much, itโ€™s still a world better than the alternative.

Donโ€™t forget, sitting is the bad guy here!

Remember that standing can do a world of good for our bodies. But there is a secret…

Whatโ€™s the secret? Switching between sitting and standing with an electric standing desk

Basically, cycling between sitting and standing throughout the day gives you the best of both worlds.

You can enjoy the benefits of increased standing and reduces sedentary behaviour, while also protecting yourself from the potential damage you can cause your leg muscles.

Itโ€™s because of this that electric standing desks are quickly becoming a workplace trend!

If youโ€™re going to alternate between sitting and standing throughout the workday, youโ€™re going to need a desk that you can adjust to accommodate your different stances.

While many traditional standing desks can be height adjusted, itโ€™s a manual process. Youโ€™ll have to fiddle with knobs and dials, potentially taking minutes of your time.

The outcome is a desk that has the capability to move, but cumbersome operation eventually leads to it becoming just another stagnant desk.

By contrast, electric standing desks make the transition effortless – all youโ€™ll have to do is flick a switch. Quiet internal motors will do the rest, automatically lowering or raising your desk much quicker than could be done by hand.

Ergomotionโ€™s electric standing desks even allow you to save your preferred heights – perfect if your desk is shared between multiple people or shifts!

Explore our electric standing desks in Melbourne

Stand up for your health with Ergomotion!

Our mission is simple: to transform Australian offices into healthier, more ergonomic places to work.

To achieve that, we produce a wide variety of different ergonomic office equipment – electric standing desks included.

Our team makes standing desks in Melbourne and ships Australia-wide, combining expert engineering and workmanship with reliable, high-quality electrical components from Europe.

With a wide range of standing desk platforms and optional extras, our team can customise your desk for you and your office.

Whether itโ€™s a one-off for a home office or a large order for an entire office building, donโ€™t hesitate – call Ergomotion on (03) 9579 1454ย or click here to reach out online.

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Guy Director
Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Ergomotion Director since 2005.

Google Reviews

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Google Reviews

Shelley Jensen 07/09/24

Google
Guy (the owner) delivered the desk and set it up quickly. He then gave me a lesson on how to use it and how to get the most out of it. Arrived on time and was absolutely lovely to deal with throughout the whole process. Highly recommend.

clifford sneider 06/09/24

Google
Guy was fantastic and the desk is amazing

Jo Manning 08/08/24

Google
I bought an adjustable desk from Guy a couple of years ago, got great service and good price. Recently we had a tiny issue which could not be fixed over the phone. Guy was more than happy to come out and look at it 2 days later. All fixed! I really appreciated his patience with me and accommodating us so quickly. Great old fashioned service and piece of mind. I love it. I know where to get my second desk when needed. Thank you Guy. Jo Manning

Deborah Hunt 25/07/24

Google
ergomotion were fantastic to deal with. excellent customer service and a great product.

Andrew Pieterse 14/06/24

Google
Great service and really quick shipping. It is great to know that you are getting quality parts from a Scandinavian manufacturer with your standing desk purchase rather than the cheap knock off stuff you get from other major brands. Reasonably priced for the quality too!

Janette Clarke 20/05/24

Google
Guy was very accommodating with meeting him at a time that suited me. He assembled the desk prior to me collecting so I only had to carry it inside with help (it's pretty heavy). The desk is great, the storage racks underneath with the 6 x built in powerpoints was worth the extra money. I have a functioning & tidy workplace.
Guy was brilliant, I highly recommend.
Janette

Nickel 10/05/24

Google
Have now purchased 2 stand up office desks off Guy, benchmark sales service from him, all via email, so easy; from quote to plug in, only matched by the strong quality of these machines, solid and stable. If only everything in life was this easy and reliable.

Jennifer Fadriquela 23/03/24

Google
I purchased an EDesk this month from Ergomotion, and it was a remarkably smooth transaction. Guy was eager to answer all my questions before my purchase. As a first-time buyer of a standing desk, I truly appreciated how he addressed my queries with thorough details and provided options within my budget.

The delivery process was also smooth, despite a slight delay in the ETA. Guy ensured I received all necessary updates from the courier/removalist.

I've been using the desk for a couple of weeks now and I'm satisfied with it. It's sturdy on all height adjustments and the motor works as expected. I also like oak finish because it's clean-looking and suits my room setup.

Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and I'll definitely recommend Ergomotion to someone looking for their desk needs.

Josh Oliver 04/02/24

Google
I've had an ergomotion desk for 10 years. It's still as good today as it was brand new. Over the years Guy has always responded promptly to any guidance I've needed (mostly help putting the desk back together after removalists take it apart).

Michael Cheung 18/01/24

Google
Great service from Guy and the team at Ergomotion! Helped with all my queries and was able to source a standing desk part for me when many others weren't able! Highly recommend!
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