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The title is a bit misleading, "standing desks don't improve risks of cardiovascular disease" would have been better. I would wager it did nothing for my chance
by charles_f 2y ago
The title is a bit misleading, "standing desks don't improve risks of cardiovascular disease" would have been better. I would wager it did nothing for my chances of getting cancer, skin moles, or being hit by a car either, yet that doesn't mean they are "as bad as sitting"
I personally switched only for my posture, and it mostly fixed my issues with neck and back. I never thought it had any other benefits than that. Maybe burn a marginal few calories? So I wouldn't say they're as bad as sitting. At least for me, they're better
- wiseowise 2y ago> I personally switched only for my posture, and it mostly fixed my issues with neck and back You should invest in good chair and desk.
- nradov 2y agoObesity is a major risk factor for both cardiovascular disease and cancer. They are highly correlated.
- charles_f 2y agoI remember reading something that your baseline consumption when standing is 140 calories/h vs 120 when seating. Definitely too marginal to have any sort of impact on obesity.
- nradov 2y agoIf those numbers are accurate then it would equate to a difference of about 2lb (1kg) of fat per year. That's a pretty typical rate of weight gain for many adults.
- tonyedgecombe 2y agoThe body is pretty good at regulating the amount of energy we spend. Any increase at your desk is likely to be offset sometime else in your day.
- aix1 2y agoMy math is a bit different. Assuming a 20 Cal/hr difference, a 40 hr working week, 52 weeks/year, 7700 Cal per kg of weight loss: 20*40*52/7700=5.4 kg/year Surprisingly large. Did I mess something up?
- charles_f 2y agoAssuming that you would not eat the difference because you are more hungry.