Anyone using a standing desk?
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As usual, wisdom from this group has been enlightening, if not helpful. I am going to review it all mixing in a 6-pack of my favorite beverage. Thanks all. :wtf:
>64 If you can keep your head while those about you are losing theirs, perhaps you don't understand the situation.
I have to stand for awhile, 2-3 hrs due to multiple spinal fusions, at least one day a week. I'm a freelancer so no employer to buy something fancy. I bought an inexpensive, $30, item on Amazon to see how I would like working standing up and if it helped, before investing in an expensive model. It is actually a wooden sofa or bed desk that is adjustable height wise and the top tilts at several angles. My 27" monitor is also height adjustable. I raise it, set the tray on top of my desk for my keyboard & mouse, and it is comfortable for me. I sure couldn't stand all day but it is a nice break from sitting, and works so well for me that I don't plan to get anything else. The item is called "SONGMICS Large Laptop Stand Bed Tray with Folding Legs...". It is very sturdy and stable with plenty of room on top for a large notebook and/or several devices.
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If so, any recommendations?
>64 If you can keep your head while those about you are losing theirs, perhaps you don't understand the situation.
I don't use one myself and I have a mess of wires on my desk and I have a basic chair and desk that don't collapse..... BUT! I have bought the "WorkFit-Z Mini Sit-Stand Desk" for three of my employees. Each of them really likes it, it is easy to raise and lower, and when it is down, it doesn't impinge much on the desk working space. I will likely eventually get one for myself. The additional benefit is that it is a lot less effort to try out than some of the pneumatic tables!
"Qulatiy is Job #1"
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>64 If you can keep your head while those about you are losing theirs, perhaps you don't understand the situation.
Got that one from IKEA last year, love it. They got a few other size and colors too. IDÅSEN Desk sit/stand - brown/dark gray - IKEA[^] They have some cheaper models as well, e.g. one that you raise manually: SKARSTA Desk sit/stand - white - IKEA[^]
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>64 If you can keep your head while those about you are losing theirs, perhaps you don't understand the situation.
I like my versadesk. It sits on top of my normal desk. I didn't like the button on the top though so I remounted it on the front.
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>64 If you can keep your head while those about you are losing theirs, perhaps you don't understand the situation.
I use a standing desk all day, every work day. I have an electric Brateck Lumi desk that cost about NZ$600 (~US$420). It is a decent desk with a 100kg weight allowance. I used to have a manual wind desk, but that was just hard work and at the time I didn't have much stamina. As for advice on the actual standing part... - I would make sure you are eating well and getting all of the vitamins you need. (I was low in vitamin D and it really affected my stamina.) - Eat breakfast! - Wear comfortable shoes. - Get an anti-fatigue mat if your standing position is on a hard surface. - Have a chair nearby for rests. - If you're prone to lower back pain, then don't be! Read 'Healing Back Pain' by John Sarno. It'll change your life if you're ready to believe. - If you're prone to lower back pain, here's a greeeeeat stretch: 1. Get 2 x wedges, large enough for to stand on. The angle of the wedges should be around 22.5-25 degrees. 2. Place them both sloping outwards (like a house ridge), but a little apart. 3. Stand one foot on each, with the outside of each foot parallel with the side of the wedge. 4. Bend knees slightly, push knees out to side with consistent pressure, and hang forwards at the waist. 5. Position your bottom above your feet. The ideal position is where you're almost teetering forwards. 6. Maintain outward pressure at knees and slightly bent knees. 7. Hang for a couple of minutes. 8. Rest. 9. Repeat. 10. Do back flips because your lower back has eased. Any more questions let me know.
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>64 If you can keep your head while those about you are losing theirs, perhaps you don't understand the situation.
You probably will find that you want an automatically (motor) adjustable desk. Needs to go high enough to stand and then back to sitting. I had at one one time one that went low enough that I could sit on the floor. I enjoyed the change in posture (standing, sitting in chair, then on floor.)