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I've read quite a bit on standing desks and I'm curious if there is any study/research that shows, experimentally, that it's actually [standing] that leads to s

by nkangoh 12y ago

I've read quite a bit on standing desks and I'm curious if there is any study/research that shows, experimentally, that it's actually [standing] that leads to some of the proposed benefits. I only ask because I wonder if simply exercising while sitting [1] or in general [2] lead to the same benefits or if the very sedentary nature of the circumstances surrounding sitting that lead to these poor outcomes (which then are solved by standing). [1] http://www.amazon.com/FitDesk-v2-0-Desk-Exercise-Massage/dp/B00CM9CBZY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421725283&sr=8-1&keywords=fit+desk http://www.amazon.com/FitDesk-v2-0-Desk-Exercise-Massage/dp/... [2] http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=psdc_3407781_t3_B00CM9CBZY http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=psdc_3407781_t3_B00C... EDIT: Forgot to mention, when I say exercising, I mean during the same time where you would be sitting (e.g. during work, continuously)

hellbanner 12y ago
Using a standing desk drastically decreased ambient pain in my hands, neck and shoulders. Highly recommend.
rab_oof 12y ago
Definitely. If it's to be taken at face value, where is one dead person? "Died from sitting." Seriously? I haven't seen a single shred of hard evidence of these FUD claims by the standing desk "cool kids" that are telling us "you're holding it wrong" and that we should do it their way "or it will kill you." C'mon. Trendiness maximus.
- eru 12y ago
  > Definitely. If it's to be taken at face value, where is one dead person? "Died from sitting." Seriously? People don't die from any single cigarette, either. (Your point might be true, but your argument doesn't pass muster.)
  - jacquesm 12y ago
    More people die in their beds than in their chairs, so clearly lying down is more dangerous than sitting. People don't die from a single nights sleep either but in the long run it gets them.
    - eru 12y ago
      Yes, exactly the point I was trying to make. Reductio ad absurdum.
alextgordon 12y ago
I find that since I stopped sitting, I walk around much more. There may well be few benefits to standing per se, but it's certainly an excellent catalyst for movement and exercise.
analog31 12y ago
I waste a lot less time at my desk when I'm standing. I've also experienced a reduction of neck and upper body issues. But I definitely have to wear more comfortable shoes.
- onedev 12y ago
  Get a standing mat off of Amazon. You will thank me.

by nkangoh 12y ago

hellbanner 12y ago

Using a standing desk drastically decreased ambient pain in my hands, neck and shoulders. Highly recommend.

rab_oof 12y ago

Definitely. If it's to be taken at face value, where is one dead person? "Died from sitting." Seriously? I haven't seen a single shred of hard evidence of these FUD claims by the standing desk "cool kids" that are telling us "you're holding it wrong" and that we should do it their way "or it will kill you." C'mon. Trendiness maximus.

eru 12y ago
> Definitely. If it's to be taken at face value, where is one dead person? "Died from sitting." Seriously? People don't die from any single cigarette, either. (Your point might be true, but your argument doesn't pass muster.)
- jacquesm 12y ago
  More people die in their beds than in their chairs, so clearly lying down is more dangerous than sitting. People don't die from a single nights sleep either but in the long run it gets them.
  - eru 12y ago
    Yes, exactly the point I was trying to make. Reductio ad absurdum.

alextgordon 12y ago

I find that since I stopped sitting, I walk around much more. There may well be few benefits to standing per se, but it's certainly an excellent catalyst for movement and exercise.

analog31 12y ago

I waste a lot less time at my desk when I'm standing. I've also experienced a reduction of neck and upper body issues. But I definitely have to wear more comfortable shoes.

onedev 12y ago
Get a standing mat off of Amazon. You will thank me.