Welcome to our blog and thanks for checking us out. We're excited to get started. UpDesk has been over a year in the making and we're excited about what lies ahead.
Along the way we hope to bring you interesting news about how people are using their own UpDesks and share with you any new research that comes out talking about the benefits of standing. We already know that people choose to stand at their desks for three main reasons:
- Pain Relief
- Prevention
- Productivity
Pain Relief: Standing Helps A Hurting Back
Many people with back problems prefer to stand rather than sit down. People overwhelmingly report that standing eases the pain. We've heard stories of all kinds of make-shift alternatives people have created to stand at their desk and we want to help these people have all the conveniences and style of a full desk while giving them the option to stand as they need to. For those people who don't want to come up with their own solution we're here to help.
Better Health
The Carolina Back Institute reported that "sitting increases low back pressure five times more than standing." One of the big motivators to stand up is simply prevention of disease and sickness. Standing has been reported to make you healthier than sitting. That's the bottom line and we think you'll like what we have to offer…
Increased Productivity
One of the lesser-known benefits to standing is that it actually increases productivity. So beyond standing to feel better or be healthier you're also getting more work done. We'd say that's icing on the cake but icing or the cake would probably negate a day's worth of standing so let's just say that it's an additional incentive to stand at your desk. Oh and by the way if you find yourself needing to sit for a moment just press the "down" button and UpDesk will let you do that too.
Whatever your motivation for standing UpDesk is ready to help you raise your standard.
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