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"Standing makes me feel better, improves my posture, and takes away all the literal physical pains associated with sitting." This. After using a standing desk
by yeutterg 8y ago
"Standing makes me feel better, improves my posture, and takes away all the literal physical pains associated with sitting."
This. After using a standing desk for a few years, I only occasionally want to sit (like 5% of the time). And I generally regret it after about 20-30 minutes.
I see a lot of standing desk users with improper monitor or keyboard height, and I think this hurts standing desks' reputation. If these are not correct, you will get neck and/or lower back pain if you use the desk long enough.
Unfortunately, it can be pricey to have a workstation that is ergonomically correct for you, because the keyboard to monitor height distance is much greater in a standing configuration vs. sitting. Convertible options tend to be expensive.
Having a cushy floor mat also makes a huge difference.
- rootusrootus 8y agoI think a lot of sitting desk users also have improper monitor or keyboard height, and many (most, anecdotally) people have atrocious posture. This probably explains a lot of why sitting has a negative reputation. Personally, standing all day makes my feet tired & sore. I much prefer a well set-up sitting workstation and regular walking breaks.