HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE DESKS WITH ERGONOMIC CHAIR: BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES

This period was not only psychologically difficult, but also physically demanding. Today, more and more people are seeking help for poor health, weakened muscles, poor posture, irritability, tension, circulatory problems, reduced motivation and physical activity. The first aid in this situation is height-adjustable ergonomic desks and chairs, which are becoming increasingly popular in offices, at home, in beauty salons, and in medical and health facilities.

Height-adjustable desks allow you to change your body position from sitting to standing and vice versa. Over time, the benefits for everyone who uses height adjustable tables and chairs are obvious.

10 BENEFITS OF CHANGING YOUR PRACTICAL WORKPLACE TO A HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TABLE WITH THE ERGONOMIC CHAIR:

1. STIMULATES MUSCLE WORK AND STRENGTHENS THE SPINE
Standing and physical activity are very important, but standing all day is not the solution either. It is necessary to change your body position regularly, because, for example, when you are sitting, the muscle activity in your legs is almost zero. Monotonous and prolonged sitting has negative consequences for the musculoskeletal system, your back and neck muscles are constantly tense and cannot relax until you move. It is much more important to keep your spine and muscles moving regularly, as this is the only way to keep them supple. A height-adjustable desk and an ergonomic chair will help you to change your body position regularly and the effect of sitting on an ergonomic chair will be directed towards the spine, from the lower back to the cervical vertebrae. Sitting on a saddle chair affects posture, circulation to the lower limbs, external and internal pelvic organs, muscles and joints, bowel movements, breathing, circulation to the head, alertness of the brain and eyes. The benefits are twofold, as you will be able to change from standing to sitting more actively, thus improving your working conditions.

2. REDUCES THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE
It is recognised that regular physical activity can partially compensate for your passive sitting at work. However, if your sedentary behaviour is progressive and increasing, sport alone is not enough. Physical activity at work is particularly important. If you work standing up, your body will thank you. Various studies have shown that prolonged sitting has a negative effect on your blood circulation. When you sit, your production of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is dramatically reduced, increasing your risk of heart attack or other related diseases. Because high-density lipoproteins are responsible for transporting excess cholesterol to your liver for processing and removal from your circulatory system. Therefore, more physical activity when you work at a height-adjustable desk and use an ergonomic chair is good for your circulation and your heart.

3. PROTECTS THE SPINE AND JOINTS
When it comes to the health of your spine, knees, ankles and other joints, a height-adjustable desk and ergonomic chair are indispensable. Change from sitting to standing or vice versa and you'll not only engage your brain, but also your body. Every day, more and more people, and at younger and younger ages, are experiencing back, shoulder and neck pain, irregular posture and joint stiffness. And the reason is that the human body is designed to move, not to sit. A height-adjustable desk or an ergonomic active chair is the first step to getting you more active.

4. INCREASES BRAIN ACTIVITY BY ABOUT 20%
Situations that require quick reactions and decisions are regularly encountered at work. In these situations, it is always better when the brain is quick to react and focused on the task at hand. Experts estimate that brain activity is about 20% higher when a person is standing up, which allows faster and better decision-making, even after a long day. A height-adjustable ergonomic desk and ergonomic chair will serve you well if your work involves decision-making and problem solving. It will help you naturally maintain a high level of energy, a clear head and a stronger body.

5. PREVENTS CHRONIC DISEASES
An adjustable-height desk not only solves back pain or circulation problems, but also helps to protect your body from chronic diseases such as diabetes. Studies show that long periods of regular sitting interfere with the body's ability to break down glucose using insulin. When muscles are idle, the muscle cells become insensitive to insulin, so they use fewer sugars, thus producing less energy. Lack of exercise is a perfect breeding ground for the development of type 2 diabetes, for example. Therefore, replacing a standard desk with an ergonomic height-adjustable desk combined with an ergonomic chair will force your body to produce more energy and break down more glucose.
 

6. ANTI-WEIGHT GAIN MEDICINE
The human body consumes only about 1 kcal per minute when sitting. While taking a short walk on your lunch break will consume at least three times as many calories as sitting all day, so let your legs get some exercise! Stand up at your desk, take a walk, let your body burn calories, and soon you'll look and feel better! A new kind of sitting on an ergonomic chair at an adjustable height table will help you improve your circulation, muscle tension, back health, posture, metabolism and sitting position, so that you'll always have the desire to improve your seating environment.

7. CREATES MORE FREE TIME
Increasing your work efficiency will give you more free time in the long term, as you will complete tasks and jobs faster. Assuming that height-adjustable desks save at least 10% of your time through increased efficiency, you will build up a significant free time credit at the end of the year. And when you consider that these desks will improve your health and reduce the number of visits to the doctor's office, you will be able to use this time saved to finish the backlog of work. That's why a height-adjustable desk combined with an ergonomic chair is not only a great investment in your health, it's a great investment for your company, because healthier employees guarantee better results.

8. SAVES YOU MONEY
If you're an employer, you need employees who are focused on their work, efficient, not distracted by back, neck or shoulder pain, tired or just apathetic. A height-adjustable desk combined with an ergonomic chair benefits both the employee and the employer, because a healthier employee saves both the employer money through shorter sick leave and the employee money by spending less on medication, treatments and rehabilitation procedures.

9. ENCOURAGES MORE MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS
Research on human behaviour at the University of Missouri has shown that people tend to communicate much more openly when standing than when sitting. Standing makes a person's voice sound fuller, more dynamic and more persuasive, which significantly increases the productivity of meetings or phone calls. The impact of speech, movement and a smile can never be underestimated - whether in a meeting with business partners, talking to customers or interacting with colleagues.

10. MOTIVATE
Fewer external distractions such as stress, frustration and chronic pain create more motivation in the workplace. When people feel healthier and more energetic, they work faster, achieve their goals more easily, enjoy their work more and, as a result, are more motivated to generate more ideas and implement them successfully. The increased physical exertion created by a height-adjustable desk increases satisfaction and efficiency.

HOW TO "TAME" A HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE TABLE?

If you decide to change from a standard desk to a height-adjustable ergonomic desk, the most important thing is not to rush things. Move from a fully seated to a standing workstation gradually, with longer and longer standing intervals, as your body needs to adapt to the change. You can start by making calls or answering emails in a standing position, and then move from sitting to standing with more work tasks. If your body is struggling to adjust to the increased workload at the beginning, ergonomic chairs (link) are a great way to help you get the right posture when sitting and reduce the strain on your legs. If you still find it difficult to "straighten" your body and the transformation from sitting to standing is too slow, even with the use of an adjustable-height desk, you can always seek additional help from professional trainer Andrius Daška from Relentless Strength & Fitness, who has "straightened" many a curvy body using methods only he knows.

Andrius Dashkus, a personal and physical trainer, has been involved in training athletes in various sports, recovery after injuries for many years, is a well-known owner of Relentless Strength & Fitness and a successful athlete in CrossFit competitions in Lithuania and other countries. Andrius confirms the benefits of ergonomic height adjustable desks and states that "by nature, the human body works best in motion, but, especially in everyday office life, the prevailing pattern is one of stationary sitting, which all too often leads to stiffness in the joints and wear and tear. It has long been established that ergonomic office chairs are essential for everyday office life. But it is equally important to stand up regularly during work, to take regular walks, and the aim is to spend as little time sitting as possible. This does not mean that you should only stand, especially as this is not always acceptable to everyone and perhaps not always possible. It is much more important to change your body position frequently, giving your body and brain a chance to work. Changing position is important to keep the mind alert. Some experts recommend sitting 60% of the time, standing 30% and active movement for the remaining 10% of the working day; others suggest a ratio of 50:25:25".

Each of you knows what is best for you and how much you are prepared to take care of your health. So before you make a decision, consider how much you are prepared to move and improve your mental and physical well-being. These days, all measures are justified, and investing in height-adjustable ergonomic desks pays off extremely quickly by helping you avoid back pain, improve your posture, increase your productivity, concentration and motivation, and stay healthy and happy. Keep moving and stay healthy!

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