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I never really understood the appeal of standing desks. Standing still seems less natural to me than sitting, and I don't think it is particularly healthy, unli
by GuB-42 3y ago
I never really understood the appeal of standing desks. Standing still seems less natural to me than sitting, and I don't think it is particularly healthy, unlike moving. Personally, I can walk for hours, no problem, but I can't stand still for more than a few minutes at a time. Most jobs that require standing usually involve some moving around. A clerk for instance may leave the counter to bring the things you bought.
Out of all the usual recommendations, like better (sitting) posture, regular walking breaks, exercising, etc... Extended use of a standing desk seems like the worst to me, though alternating between sitting and standing seems like a good idea.
- Lukas_Skywalker 3y agoThe thing I like about my standing desk is that I am unable to stay in the same position for more than 10 minutes. I always shift my weight, move my arms, walk a few steps to the left or right. I am forced to have breaks much more often than when I am sitting.
- bad_username 3y agoAlternating between sitting and standing is the only correct way to use a standing desk. Prolonged standing is as harmful as prolonged sitting.
- abdullahkhalids 3y agoStephen Wolfram has a sling that he can use to work on his laptop while out on a walk [1]. [1] https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2019/02/seeking-the-productive-life-some-details-of-my-personal-infrastructure/ https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2019/02/seeking-the-prod...
- moffkalast 3y agoThat seems like a good fit for some times of the year, but given that IP68 laptops aren't a thing yet (somehow?) it limits you to days of good weather and not too much sun or your screen at max brightness will drain the battery in record time. Quite a hurdle for forming a habit around it. Maybe with a waterproof tablet + bluetooth keyboard + beefy powerbank or solar panel setup if your work can be done in the laughably limited confines of a mobile OS. Something like the treadmill setup he tested would make more sense for daily use, but the heart rate data he mentions makes it sound completely useless.
- mcmoor 3y agoAlso I already stand for close to 2 hours while commuting (in train) so I don't really appreciate more standing (even stand up meeting).