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Standing Desks: Everything You Need to Know
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Standing Desks: Everything You Need to Know

Everything You Need to Know About Standing Desks

In this video, Nils from DIY Nails discusses the three main types of standing desks: fixed standing desks, risers, and adjustable height standing desks. He also provides tips on how to make the most of your time spent standing and moving around.

Types of Standing Desks

  • Fixed standing desks or rigs do not allow you to sit down and include some setups designed for active work.
  • Risers are additions to your existing desk that allow you to quickly switch between sitting and standing.
  • Adjustable height desks move the entire surface up and down electronically or manually.

Effects of Sitting vs. Standing

  • Cornell University conducted a study on ergonomics that concluded sitting for more than one hour at a time leads to fat buildup and heart disease risks.
  • Standing for extended periods increases the risk of varicose veins, is harder on the circulatory system, makes us 20% more fatigued, and decreases our ability to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills.
  • Sit-stand desks are not enough by themselves as people tend to spend all their time sitting within a month of getting them.
  • The recommended balance is sitting for 20 minutes, then standing for eight minutes every 20 minutes while moving around for two minutes.

Tips for Making the Most of Your Time Spent Standing

  • Posture is important while standing; elbows should be at a 90-degree angle with monitors within arm's reach at comfortable heights without craning your neck.
  • Change posture frequently by leaning on different feet or using a stool.

Tips for Using a Standing Desk

This section provides tips on how to use a standing desk effectively.

Mat and Footwear

  • Use an anti-fatigue mat or double up using two or more mats.
  • Wear comfortable and supportive shoes while standing. If not possible, consider being barefoot or in socks.

Time Management

  • Use an interval timer to keep track of the time spent sitting and standing.
  • Set the timer for 20 minutes, followed by ideally an eight-minute and then a two-minute interval.

Conclusion

  • Share any device that works well in the comments below.
  • Leave any additional tips in the comments below.

Conclusion

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Video description

In this video, I cover all of the basic info you need to know about standing desk, including the three major types of standing desks, sitting vs standing and tips for when you stand. Be sure to check out the article for this video at DIYNils.com/standing-desks and the related video on the types of standing desks available: Which Standing Desk is Right For You? I’d like to thank FlexiSpot for providing me with one of their very easy-to-use FlexiSpot 35” risers. It’s the desk I use everyday at work. You can visit their website and learn more about their products at www.flexispot.com. Other desks shown in this video include the Kangaroo desk (www.ergodesktop.com), the AdjusTables Series 7 (www.details-worktools.com) and the Ergotron (www.ergotron.com). I also showed my own DIY Riser, which works pretty well but requires two people to lower it back down once raised. With the cost of nicer risers like the Flexispot being as low as it is, I didn’t see a point in continuing to work on my own. The apps shown were the Varidesk app for iOS and Apple Watch, but the one I really prefer right now is called Repeat Timer and is also for iOS. The music for this video included three songs, all used with permission from the artists. Song 1: 10K Special! Song 2: I think about you - you don't think about me Credit: Panthurr instagram.com/spencer.panthurr soundcloud.com/panthurr Song 3: Faith Credit: LiamLRY https://soundcloud.com/liamlry This video was filmed principally on a Canon 70D using a Sigma 35mm F1.4 lens. Other footage was from iPhone 6 Plus. I use an AudioTechnica wired lapel mic for most audio. Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro.