5 Things You Might Not Consider In A Desk Hack
Have you ever heard the term Lifehack? Definition: Make one's day-to-day activities more efficient. Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation. The act of lifehacking has become a very popular topic across the Internet and associated with DIY-minded people. Websites like this one and this one have been created to showcase the newest...
Top 20 Ways To Improve Your Posture In Everyday Life
I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Peter Hinz a doctor at Cool Springs Family Chiropractic based out of Franklin Tennessee. He gave us some professional insight on ways to optimize every day health. We covered several topics including tips for working at a computer bad office habits and how to be...
12 Go-To Articles For Pitching A Standing Desk
You've wanted a standing desk for a while now but you can't afford it and/or you're not prepared to present the idea to the boss. Maybe you already have a standing desk and your friends think you're crazy for standing up at work. Does any of this sound familiar? It...
The Inconvenient Truths Behind Diet And Exercise
Raise your hand if you think diet and exercise are important for your health? While I can't see your hands probably 99.9% of you would agree they are. I don't think there's any hesitation in acknowledging this concept; however it's easier said than done. Let's begin with dieting. If you're...
Standing Desks: How They Change The Workplace Environment
If you're interested in (or have used) a standing desk chances are you know they're not a new invention. They've been around for hundreds of years and historically used by some influential people including: Thomas Jefferson Winston Churchill Charles Dickens and Ernest Hemingway. It was much more common to see people standing...
4 Common Misconceptions Of A Standing Desk
Over the past three months I've seen hundreds of articles and daily conversations about standing desks. There seems to be a few reoccurring misconceptions associated with them that need to be addressed. My company won't buy it. It's hard on the body. They're awkward. You'll have to stand all day....
How To Find Your Second Wind
Have you ever experienced a second wind? Runners would describe the sensation as an increase in confidence improved efficiency and a more focused state of mind. Oddly enough it typically occurs in the body right before fatigue sets in. Even if you're not a runner there are parts of the...
3 Ways To Become A Healthier Gamer
Back in the day the mall arcade was the place to be if you wanted to play video games. Only a few home consoles were available and they weren't exactly cheap. Fast forward to today... What's different? Most everyone has a form of video game entertainment available to him or...
Our Twitter Handle Has Changed To @updesk!
Hello everyone! I'm excited to announce our Twitter handle is now @UpDesk. It's no longer @MyUpDesk; however I've left a reminder on that profile just in case you forget. Nothing else has changed except for the handle, so don't worry about refollowing us ;) Thanks for your continued interest in UpDesk! -Kamron...
4 Reasons Why You’re Still Sitting
If you pay any attention to mainstream news you've probably heard of the "sitting disease" or risks involved with prolonged sitting. Media outlets like MSNBC The New York Times USA Today ABC World News CNN FOX News and others have taken the time to feature articles on this trending topic. I continue to see conversations going on...
