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Stand-up Desks? OMG I'M WORKING AND STANDING (1 Viewer)

Capella said:
I don't really know about the studies or whatever but I have one and I like using it sporadically during the day. 

varidesk must be making a mint. 
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Couldn't you make one out of boxes, crates and coffee cans?

Chock full O'Work will be coming out in the Fall. 

 
Northern Voice said:
I used to do business to business sales for an office supplies company. There was no easier way to hit sales targets for the month/quarter/year than to set up a whole bunch of "ergonomic assessments" and just let the company run wild.

Stand up desk here, new adjustable double monitor there, foot rest for those who want to keep your chair but oh you should really be using this super duper orthopaedic chair and not that crappy standard 4-way adjustable one. Here try this rounded keyboard and joystick mouse, doesn't that feel better on your wrists.

:moneybag: :moneybag: :moneybag:
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Tell me more about this mouse. 

 
So what are the health benefits?  Any?  Other than anecdotal reports of peoples' backs feeling a little more loose?

 
Otis said:
So what are the health benefits?  Any?  Other than anecdotal reports of peoples' backs feeling a little more loose?
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You think we are publishing work on this or something? We are a bunch of office dorks who said they like to stand up occasionally. Think you have all the info you need here :lol:

 
Otis said:
Yeah right, like I'm gonna trust them.

Asked one today and she responded: "Have had it for a year now.  Wouldn’t change a thing"

Was just curious if you nerds were doing this too.  And I had a weak moment thinking about it.  I kind hate sitting all the time.  :shrug:  
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Yes, I have a Varidesk. I never put it down so I guess I could have gone with something cheaper. I stand 100% of the time that I am in front of my computer. The only times I sit are occasionally when I'm on a conference call or when I sit at my conference table to review documents. I bought the dual monitor arm to give me more real estate on the surface of the desk. I also went with the pro instead of the pro plus because it has a large flat surface instead of the keyboard tray. By the way, if you get one, you need the floor mat - otherwise your feet get sore. 

I prefer standing.  And my back soreness is completely gone.  Not sure whether there are any appreciable health benefits, but I can't imagine that sitting on your ### for 12 hours a day (plus your commute) is good for you.

Probably 5-8% of people at my office have them.  But at my new job that I start next week, I'll be the only one.  So I guess I'm going to be "that guy."

 
Otis said:
I think folks are buying their own. I don't think my company provides them. So I'd be shelling out like 300-500 bucks to get one myself. Which I have no problem spending for something that could theoretically have an impact on most of my waking hours.  Still not sure I understand what those benefits are. 
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I paid $400 or so for mine. Plus another $100 for the dual monitor arm I think. 

 
facook said:
I am hoping to get one of these, mainly so I can loom over clients as they sit way below me in their lame regular chairs on the other side of the desk. "Sign here, mothereffer."
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Yeah, this is a thing. I always sit down when someone comes into my office. The Varidesk is on one half of my desk so I can sit behind the other side. 

 
rascal said:
I have one.  I have a bad back and sitting for hours causes it to tighten up.  I'll stand for 30 minutes every two hours (if I can't walk or sometimes both).  Helps with core, work productivity, and back problems.  Oh, and with the double monitors it blocks my view of watching people walk by my office.
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This.  I probably stand around 3 hours in a typical 9 hour day.  Not sure of the health benefits other than it feels good to stand and stretch out once in a while.  

My posture has definitely improved.  I see a massage therapist about every 6 weeks and she used to spend a large chunk of the time on my upper back, neck and right shoulder (mouse arm) from being hunched over my desk all day.  Now it takes about half the time to adjust all that.

I'd hate to go back to my old desk.

 
Dan Lambskin said:
I visited one company that had a collaborative workspace (jusy show up grab any desk) and one of the workstations had a treadmill with a desk
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We have a few of these around our office - I've gone through phases where I would spend the first hour of my day catching up on email while walking.  It's a great way to get some extra walking in.  Highly recommend it.

 
Buddy at work got one. 

The first week we woudnt shut up about how amazing it was. 

The first 3-4 months he was elevated at all times, then gradually starting sitting more. 

He sits 100% of the time now. 

 
Otis said:
What's the scoop on these things?  Anybody have one?  More and more folks in my office are using Varidesks -- it's spreading like a plague.  I'm told it's good for your posture and somesuch.  Anybody using one?  Recommend?

I spend like 98% of my waking hours in front of a computer.  Worth doing?

TIA
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I had one and hated it. It was pretty much permanently in the down position. The only time I had it up was during impromptu meetings when we couldn't both or all sit

 
health wise you are better off sitting than standing in a spot for hours. now if you throw a treadmill into the equation you can eat 5 extra donuts a day and wont show any signs of getting fat

 
I have one with large dual monitors and dont have any issues (not a Veridesk). My use is about 50/50. I like having it. I am tall enough to see over the cubicles and I'd guess my three co-workers user theirs >10% of the time. 

 
I bought a varidesk a few months ago and like it alright - definitely can't say that I love it.  It forces me to stand more simply because I don't like the extra height it added for when I'm sitting.  Standing at my desk definitely helps me recover after a run vs just plopping back down in the chair. 

 
D-Day said:
My assistant loves her veridesk.  I tried it for a week and was meh.  If your monitor(s) are large, and knowing Oats, it is at least 27" I don't think you will like it.
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I have a 3 monitors and am loosely considering a 4th (if they let me).  A handful of people in the office have the triple monitor standup desks and there is literally no room on their desks for paperwork, and their desks are bigger than mine.  The double monitor ones don't seem to take up as much space but I'm not going back to 2 monitors.

 
[icon] said:
Buddy at work got one. 

The first week we woudnt shut up about how amazing it was. 

The first 3-4 months he was elevated at all times, then gradually starting sitting more. 

He sits 100% of the time now. 
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Yeah, I have one but seem to be pulling a Kaepernick more often as time goes by.

 
I've been using a stand-up desk for about six months.  It helps alleviate my back pain, gives me more energy, and improves my posture.

There's times I'm not a big fan of it, but still do it because common-sense says that sitting at your desk for 20-30 years will have a detrimental effect on your long-term health.

 
bigbottom said:
Yes, I have a Varidesk. I never put it down so I guess I could have gone with something cheaper. I stand 100% of the time that I am in front of my computer. The only times I sit are occasionally when I'm on a conference call or when I sit at my conference table to review documents. I bought the dual monitor arm to give me more real estate on the surface of the desk. I also went with the pro instead of the pro plus because it has a large flat surface instead of the keyboard tray. By the way, if you get one, you need the floor mat - otherwise your feet get sore. 

I prefer standing.  And my back soreness is completely gone.  Not sure whether there are any appreciable health benefits, but I can't imagine that sitting on your ### for 12 hours a day (plus your commute) is good for you.

Probably 5-8% of people at my office have them.  But at my new job that I start next week, I'll be the only one.  So I guess I'm going to be "that guy."
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Interesting.  Thanks GB.  If you're doing it, and liking it, this tempts me a bit more.

(What job change is coming up??  Leaving your firm???? PM PLZ)

 
These have come to my office lately with about 75% participation.  I use mine (when in the office) about 3-4 hours/day.  I seem to rock back and forth on my legs naturally when standing at it.  I do have the stand pad thing, and I've even been known to slip the shoes off for a while during the standing.  It hasn't changed my life, but I feel better in the evening.  The only problem I've noticed is at times when leaving the office my knees seem 'tight' when climbing the stairs which I assume is from standing still so much.

However, I work at clients quite a bit (almost 50% of the time) and work at home one day of the week when not on the road.  Now I get tired of sitting so long at both locations.  Luckily (or not) I'm on conference calls a lot, so I stand during those mind draining conference call and it helps me stay awake.

 
It helps me fight the drowsy feeling an hour after lunch.  I use it in the up position maybe an hour a day.  More important for me was getting into the habit of taking my wallet out of my back pocket when sitting.  

 
sports_fan said:
Only thing worse is the people who sit on exercise balls.
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had a lady in the office who cycled through a few of the office fad seats.  stand up desk, ergonomic reclining chair, etc.  she wound up with one of these exercise balls... until her fat ### popped it.

popped it

because she was fat

and miserable

 
So really we just invented the cash register at the supermarket checkout line....but for everyone at the office?

 
Standing up at my new standing desk as I type this. Only downside so far is people walking past my office who can't resist commenting.

 
You got a treadmill under there or just standing in a spot

maybe get a mini trampoline and a basketball hoop put up

 
you should try hopping up and sitting on your stand up desk then you would get the benefits of both of them and be super healthy take that to the bank bromigos 

 
I have one.  Was a novelty item that wore off.  Rarely stand now.  I can't type or concentrate the same when I am standing.  

 
CletiusMaximus said:
Standing up at my new standing desk as I type this. Only downside so far is people walking past my office who can't resist commenting.
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That should probably present you some social queues on just how cool it is.

 
Mr. Ected said:
If you need more fitness than the stand-up desk...
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lol - also on the same page from the Onion:


Steve Bannon Removed From Security Council


 

 




Chief Strategist Steve Bannon has been removed from his permanent seat on the principals committee of the National Security Council, possibly signaling his diminishing role in the administration. What do you think?






  • “Now we’ll never get to see all that he would have accomplished.”

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  • “It must be tough letting go of a position your boss recklessly broke so many standards of protocol to put you in.”

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  • “A charismatic guy like that can bounce back from anything.”

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I've noticed a subtle benefit of standing. Our cube walls are five feet high. When I'm standing, i can see over the cubes and naturally, people can see me. When the bigwig director comes in Monday mornings, he always sees me working at my desk and acknowledges me. I think that is a great thing subconsciously. He sees no one else as they are sitting down and he passes by their desks. 

 
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