One of the most daunting health challenges facing today's knowledge workers is how to work more movement into their day. We now know that sitting for hours at a time can have severe health consequences, and the office furniture industry has responded by developing innovative standing desk solutions.
If you're ready to look into a standing desk for yourself or your employees, you'll find a variety of options on the market. Here are a few tips for helping you decide between standing desks or desk risers that convert existing office furniture into standing workstations.
Do you need extra stability?
A standing desk option usually delivers better stability, especially if you're planning to try adding a walking treadmill to burn extra calories while you work. A standing desk that adjusts to your height will alleviate monitor shake, and many also have a built-in keyboard tray for even greater control and stability.
Do you need fast access to your desktop?
Does your job require you to access your desktop for paper documents, file storage drawers or other items essential to your tasks? A desk riser can allow you to stand while working at your existing desk, but it's important to note that the rest of the desktop will not rise along with the keyboard and monitor. If easy access to your desktop is important to you, you'll probably want to choose a standing desk over a sit-stand converter.
Do you have a built-in or heirloom desk?
If you love your desk or it can't be changed out for some reason, a pneumatic desk riser is an excellent way to continue using it while still getting the health benefits of a standing desk.
For help choosing the best office furniture for your team, get in touch with us at American Business Equipment today!