It’s time to stand up!
Odds are, you are probably sitting while reading this and you know that sitting most of your day is not healthy.
We have all heard that “sitting is the new smoking”. You may have read the NY Times article, “Is Sitting a Lethal Activity?”
Sitting down is unnatural. Excessive sitting increases your chances for cancer, heart disease, obesity, type-2 diabetes and depression. I don’t have to preach to my orthopedic friends about sitting.
So, I believe that the best solution is to convert your low workspace to a standing workspace. The benefits are real. I found that I burned more calories, increased my good cholesterol, lost weight, slept better and generally felt better each day. As a side effect, I found that I was also more productive each day.
Here are tips on how I made the transition to a standing desk in 3 Steps.
Step 1 - Experiment First!
I strongly advise you to experiment with standing first with a simple DIY temporary setup. Don’t spend a lot of time or money for a permanent arrangement until you can stand for three-to-four hours each day. You can do a lot with bricks or cinder...
