When I moved my office from State Street to Building 205, there were two or three people that had standing desks. I thought it was intriguing.
After reading article after article about how sitting all day could be killing me, I boosted my laptop with a monitor stand so when I want to use it I have to stand. I'm short enough that it was all I needed... no special standing desk.
When I use my iMac however, I sit down. I have stood all day before... at tradeshows especially and my lower back starts to hurt from my college waitressing days. I read another article that suggests that part standing and part sitting might be the better way to go anyhow. It's only been one week, but so far so good!
My cube mate and I have made a pact that we will get up, away from our desks, and walk every day. Even if it means finding a copier or a ladies room on a different floor and further away, just so we are not sitting all day. I do not have a "standing desk" either, I have seen peeps with them at my office too, but what I do is use a file cabinet to place my lap top on. This file cabinet is just tall enough that I can stand at it comfortably and is a perfect scenario for when I just need to get through a ton of emails. When I need to do something more intense, I have to sit.
ReplyDeletePaulette, Patricia and I go for walks at lunch too. Building 205 is so big, they marked off a "health walk" that goes from one end to the other and back that is one mile. We can usually fit in two loops. It's actually nice in the winter to be able to do that inside!
Deletewhere did you find your computer lift? I have been looking for one that is affordable - yet stylish!
ReplyDeleteOh it was just one we had in the office. It was with our supplies.
DeleteI use a kangaroo standing desk on top of my regular desk at work but it is easily adjusted so I am up and down throughout the day. I agree that a combination is best!
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