Should I switch to a standing desk at work?

[futurefields]

I can still sit at it, but would be able to stand as well. I wonder if it would help with my lethargy.

 

[Newell Steamer]

If I had the option to, I would switch to a standing desk.

 

[indamixx99]

I'm using a Varidesk Pro Plus at work. Highly recommend one as it gives me the option to sit or stand, and it sits on top of your existing desk so it's not a permanent install.

http://www.varidesk.com/

 

[lxskllr]

You should change jobs. Warehouse workers get to stand a lot.

 

[Art&Science]

A bunch of folks in my office did this. They are all usually exhausted by about 11AM. I just laugh and laugh.

 

[waggy]

when i was working i had a desk that was high enough to stand at and a chair that was high enough for it.

i would switch from standing to sitting often.

at the time there was not very many options. now i see a ton.

 

[Murloc]

Only if you can move it up and down at your will with a motor and it's paid for by your employer.

Otherwise you risk signing up for something you can't foresee.

 

[Childs]

I had one put in, but after a week or so I stopped using it. Nice to have the option though.

 

[NutBucket]

Agreed. A number of folks have adjustable desks. Only a few actually stand

 

[GeekDrew]

I have an Uplift 900 desk, and it's awesome. I've only had it for about a month. Protip: don't just put in a standing desk and expect yourself to stand full-time immediately, or even 50% of the time - you'll quickly burn out and return to sitting full-time. I stand for about 45 minutes, then sit for about an hour or so; lather, rinse, repeat. I don't look at a clock, I just stand when I'm tired of sitting and sit when I'm tired of standing, and it seems to work out like that thus far. I'd like to work up to standing full-time eventually, but I have some back issues that will likely prevent me from ever reaching that. Nevertheless, some is better than none.