Author Topic: article: Why and How I Switched to a Standing Desk (Read 3592 times)

urlwolf · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 27 January 2011, 12:33:30 »

I have switched and I can only say good things. Way better than sitting, I feel I actually solve more problems. At night I'm very tired, but I don't feel the need to sit during the day. If I do, it's only 5 min...

8_INCH_FLOPPY · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 00:10:10 »

I hate standing. I'd rather be walking, running, jumping, swimming, or even sitting. Oddly enough, standing makes me sore faster than any of the above.

jaynoon · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 00:31:50 »

I think standing is only half the battle. You guys need to be standing with good posture.

Brian8bit · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 00:43:36 »

Well, for the most part, the pressure on my heels is nowhere near as bad as it was 2 days ago. There's still slight pressure on my heels, but nothing that can't be alleviated by shifting my weight around. It'll probably take a few more days before I don't notice it. My thigh and calf muscles hardly feel it at all now either and if they do it's great to be standing up and just perform stretches every so often to soften them up. The pressure in the small of my back is no longer a problem at all.

I've spent years sitting in front of computers and my posture was all wrong. At 6ft 6 it was putting a lot of pressure on my lower back and stomach from being hunched over desks all the time. Even if it's been only a few days I think it's done wonders for how I stand and various points of discomfort.

Lethal Squirrel · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 15:51:23 »

O.O standing at the computer! could never do such a thing.

Keymonger · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 31 January 2011, 10:51:37 »

This is interesting, but I'd like to know more about the changes you'll feel in doing this. Not necessarily health stuff, but changes in behavior. I could imagine this might make you more active in doing other things. Maybe it also helps you keep focused?

jpc · « **Reply #36 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 13:05:59 »

Standing desks are great. They promote circulation while you work. They let you pace around and fidget

This is my home setup, based on cinderblocks, IKEA plastic lifters, and a Steelcase from last century. 40" surface height.

That's a Kinesis and a Contour Rollermouse Pro 2, on a shim to raise them an inch higher. The monitor needs a book or two underneath to raise it up. That's next.

The dog likes it, there's more room for him underneath.

dorkvader · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 22:13:29 »

Hmm, I think I'm going to try this. It'll make a good use for all my old textbooks (to raise up my laptop (main computer) and keyboard).

I'm usually pretty awful at standing still (knees not locked, I think I have pretty good posture.) but if I shift around (or walk) then I'm good.

hashbaz · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 23:00:31 »

I'm lucky enough to have a Workrite adjustable desk at work. When I want to stand I push a button. When I get tired, I push the button next to it. Love it.

dorkvader · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 23:30:25 »

Currently, I have two old computer towers set up on my desk, The keyboard is on one. On top of the second is the other tower, then a stack of four 2*160MM fan assemblies I got from somewhere. I have a tablet, which is in tablet mode on all that. To the side are some textbooks I'm not using for the mouse, though I plan to use the tablet mode the most.

We'll see how it works out.

It's already really helping my touchtyping skills, as well as forcing me to use my mechanical keyboard. I also have more space in my room since I moved the laundry to under the desk.

Bilbin · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 03 October 2011, 00:23:06 »

Worked for a year as a service cashier, 5 hours a day. Would wear Doc Marten's and put two mats under me. The 15 minute breaks were highlights of my life.

Lanx · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 03 October 2011, 00:42:50 »

standing desk=wearing crocs cuz your feet start to hurt. I worked retail for 4 years standing 8-10hrs a day, why the heck would i ever want to ever do that again. Just buy a good chair.

Glockateer · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 03 October 2011, 03:46:00 »

^Real men go barefoot anyway.

shrap · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 03 October 2011, 15:30:02 »

Just get a chair that works with a standing desk: Steelcase Stools (expensive but just an example). Then you can switch between standing and sitting as much as you want.

A nice side benefit I've found is that when other people come and talk to you, a standing desk means you're at eye level (instead of the other person towering over your seated position).

dorkvader · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 03 October 2011, 23:02:18 »

I realize today that I sit too much. In class, at work, at home, on a bike (if that counts). Standing up is pretty cool, I especially like the keyboard/mouse positions on my wrist.

Malphas · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 04 October 2011, 14:12:21 »

Quote from: shrap;425673

Just get a chair that works with a standing desk: Steelcase Stools (expensive but just an example).

Ooh! Cheers for posting that link, shrap, I love corporate style furniture (that might sound sarcastic but it isn't meant to). I might get a few things from here.

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