My experience was the same. I ended up standing on a balance board at my stand-up desk. This strengthened my core and helped me to be more alert without activel

My experience was the same. I ended up standing on a balance board at my stand-up desk. This strengthened my core and helped me to be more alert without actively distracting me. And yes, this should be a supplement and not a substitute for outdoor activity, normal cardio and strength training, stretching, etc.