Standing Desk - Yay or nay - Good or bad?

[Dopious]

A new study from Australia says they are bad for your health, hmm.

What is your experience or take on them, do you use one?

Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/12/health/standing-desks-health-effects-wellness

 

[Venusaur]

I don't hate myself enough to stand all day long

 

[ecloudic Stars]

Yes but in a hybrid setting. Also, standing for long hours is quite laborious.

 

[alonelywriter]

I stand and work for few minutes after working for 3-4 hours straight. But i won't be standing and working all day.

 

[Danki]

I guess a mix between both of them is better. too much sitting is bad and too much standing is bad

 

[Flyawaylittelbird1]

Alternating between standing and sitting while working has been great for me. So I have the adjustable standing desk.

 

[Jason Starkey]

Sit or stand, I am always locked and loaded!!...

 

[Rubix101]

I am a retired 911 dispatcher.

We worked 12 hour days, then 12 hour nights.

We had the standing desks and they were AMAZING for staying awake. Sitting in a chair for that long is bound to know you the hell out!

That was the only instance I've ever used them - and it was mainly to stay awake above all else.

 

[ActualOutreach]

A new study from Australia says they are bad for your health, hmm.

What is your experience or take on them, do you use one?

Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/12/health/standing-desks-health-effects-wellness

I like to switch between sitting and standing in long sessions of work, I really recommend to buy a standing table

 

[nakamura]

Its honestly just a personal preference. I would definitely go for the hybrid approach so you stay flexible.

 

[1SEOWarrior]

I think hybrid is better.

 

[Peter Ngo]

As someone that have been using it for awhile, Standing desk + underdesk treadmill is better than just using standing desk.

I do agree, if you stand for too long, it ain't good for your joint / knee / ankles neither, you need to move .

 

[saferidge]

Yes for standing desk for me. I alternate standing and sitting because sitting for prolonged period of time can cause issues too.

 

[r2150523]

The best for your body is laying down. If you lay down for 8 hours a day, nothing hurts. Extend that time to 24 hours a day, still nothing hurts.
If you sit or stand for 24 hours, you're in pure pain.

Our culture has taught us to stand or sit all day long. But that's not really necessary.
Lay down.

 

[Proxy Cake]

I stand for a small amount of time then sit and switch in between

 

[NirvanaWolf]

Nah, that will drastically reduce my productivity. I get up and walk around for 2-3 minutes after every 40-45 minutes.

 

[Brooke Wilson]

I've been using a standing desk for a while. It helps with back pain, but standing too long can get tiring. I think alternating between sitting and standing works best.

 

[limez]

Bro I even have treadmill below my standing desk for me to get exercise while working

 

[Amy Miller]

Saw that study. From my experience, it's not about just standing all day, it's about variety. I use one, but I switch between sitting and standing regularly throughout the day. The main point is avoiding any single position for too long. Keep moving, take short breaks, that's where the real benefit comes in. Don't just stand there like a statue.

 

[AdrenalineC3H5N3O9]

The best for your body is laying down. If you lay down for 8 hours a day, nothing hurts. Extend that time to 24 hours a day, still nothing hurts.
If you sit or stand for 24 hours, you're in pure pain.

Our culture has taught us to stand or sit all day long. But that's not really necessary.
Lay down.

when you lie down for too long, when you get up ur whole body is gonna hurt