Standing desks have a rich history, dating all the way back to Classical Antiquity when Ancient Greeks and Romans used lecterns to hold texts.
During the Renaissance, renewed intellectual and humanist ideals encouraged their use as a means of fostering alertness and countering the effects of prolonged sedentary study.
Leonardo da Vinci, himself, was well-known for using a standing desk. He believed that standing while working helped his creative ideas flow. His oeuvre certainly speaks for itself.
More recently, studies on the subject have uncovered greater insights on the impact that standing desks can have on productivity, health and wellbeing. In this article, we’ll share 5 reasons why you should buy an electric standing desk.
1. Improved Mood and Energy Levels
Standing desks have been found to have a significant impact on mental health outcomes, including reduced anxiety, improved mood, lowered stress, and fewer negative feelings.
The simple act of standing stimulates the release of endorphins in the body by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. These are the same ‘feel-good’ chemicals, the euphoria or the blissful sensation associated with laughing, exercising or interacting with close friends and family. In the context of physical activity, this is often referred to as a “runner’s high,” known for relieving pain and, more broadly, fostering a sense of well-being.
Quick Tip: Feeling sluggish? Crank up the height on your BRISKA Standing Desk. A simple change in posture can help clear the fog.
2. Standing Desks Can Help Alleviate Back Pain
In a seated position, a substantial amount of weight is concentrated on your lower extremities, particularly, the lumbar region. Over time, this pressure can lead to pain and discomfort, especially if you are prone to slouching or slumping forward. It’s why we always recommend investing in an ergonomic chair—to promote good posture.
Standing desks, if used correctly, encourage you to move, to stand, alleviating pressure on the spine, and reducing stress on the back from building up to critical levels. They are a great choice for those looking to reduce the risk of the musculoskeletal disorders associated with sitting all day.
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3. Offset a Sedentary Routine
Building on the aforementioned point—investing in a standing desk can help counteract a sedentary lifestyle. While it can’t be helped, particularly, in some industries, especially those that require continued access to a computer, sitting all day excessively, unfortunately, can cause a range of health issues such as swollen ankles, poor circulation, obesity—just to name a few.
Alternating between sitting and standing with a durable standing desk keeps you active, improving endurance, bone strength, weight management and more importantly increases focus.
4. Standing Desks Can Help Boost Cognitive Function
Preliminary studies by researchers in environmental and occupational health have found a link between standing and cognitive growth. It turns out that standing desks can help promote neurogenesis, which is basically the process by which new neurons are formed in the brain.
Standing—and the movements it encourages—is a form of non-exercise physical activity (NEPA). Mild though it might be, it is enough to activate metabolic and neural pathways similar to light exercise. Altogether, facilitating cognitive function and working memory, essential in taking in and retaining new information.
5. Standing Desks Can Help Improve Posture
Standing, as an activity, encourages an upright stance, while simultaneously engaging the core muscles. Think of it like a simple, effective way to strengthen the muscles of your trunk (the central part of the body) to provide better support for the spine.
Maintaining such a position, in addition to alleviating strain on the back, neck and shoulder muscles, promotes a more natural spinal alignment. In time, it’ll start to feel natural—and require less of a conscious effort—to sit upright.
Final Thoughts
Simple, sturdy, and effective, BRISKA Standing Desks stand as a testament to our commitment to elevate modern living spaces. Timeless in design and functional in aspect, BRISKA seamlessly transforms between sitting and standing positions, handling 80kg loads with uncanny ease.
With its in-built safety mechanism (which allows the desk to rebound upon encountering any obstacle), strong and silent motor, BRISKA is the perfect companion to embrace an active and healthier lifestyle.
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