Humans were not meant to sit all day in a chair. You might consider yourself healthy, however sitting all day puts you at “increased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and a variety of cancers.” If you’re a sitting in a cubicle or in a home office all day, I highly recommend ditching your chair for a standing position. A key component of simple living means paying attention to your physical health. Standing while working is one way to take care of your body.
Long-time readers know that I have trouble sitting still. Standing while I work is a perfect solution for my need to constantly be moving. I’m able to shift my weight from foot to foot, focus on my posture and take care of my physical health.
There are a number of reasons to stand while you work:
1. Improve your health and burn energy.
Standing while working is better for your health and heart. Standing requires tending your leg muscles, shifting from leg to leg and engaging the muscles in your back. All of this burns energy. For instance, I’ve experienced fewer back pains and have dropped a few pounds.
2. Increase productivity.
I’ve been standing while working for the last few months and I am much more productive. It’s easier for me to concentrate and I don’t feel lethargic. Now that I’m standing while I work, I’m less likely to feel sleepy after I eat lunch. [click to continue…]