Investing in a standing desk is the first step toward a healthier, more productive you. But there’s more to just standing than you think! Standing for hours on end isn’t ideal for your health, so Xdesk is equipped with features that let you move around however and how much you like.

Xdesk is designed with features that help you achieve perfect ergonomic placement. With more than 260 positions, you can find the best height to fit your needs. And the NextSpace Keyboard Platform finds the ideal wrist placement—so no more wrist strain or discomfort.

Xdesk is for the individual, which is why we offer even more customization options for the person who needs an added touch.

You’ve browsed the features of the Xdesk Terra or seen the modern sophistication of the Air. You’ve compared both to their Pro equivalents, for powerful lifting performance and stability. You’ve discovered the Solo for small spaces and considered the Xdesk Fit to really amp up your daily workout.

But what if you still think something is missing? That’s where Xdesk Custom comes in. We can design your desk any way you’d like, the only limitation is your imagination.

If you’ve recently finished your new home office, but one of our bamboo finishes won’t work, we offer custom staining to match your existing furniture. Maybe the Terra is too large and the Solo is too small, or your desk needs to be kidney-shaped to fit a unique space. We can do that too.

The only thing that remains uniform with each Xdesk Custom is one thing: Quality. We never sacrifice on only using natural, environmentally friendly materials. And your completely Custom Xdesk comes with a 3-year warranty. A tailor-made desk with the security of a warranty—it doesn’t get better than that.

If you’ve started drooling over your imagined Xdesk Custom, make it a reality and click HERE to request a quote.

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1. iPhone 5 Amplifier
For the music connoisseur who can’t seem to get enough tunes in his or her life, the Meggabeat amp works both as a speaker and as an iPhone stand. It’s small so it won’t take up much space, and comes in a fun color. And who doesn’t like music in the office? But, if you’d rather have a quieter environment, check out these unusual iPhone stands that would be perfect holiday gifts, HERE.

2. Computer Rear-View Mirror
For the perpetual Facebooker, now he can browse the web all day without fear of the boss catching him in the act. These rearview mirrors are mounted on the top corner of the computer with Velcro, and they’re available in five different colors.

3. Whiteboard Notebook 
The NUboard Whiteboard Notebooks are great holiday gifts for anyone, but the office assistant or incessant note-taker will love them. It looks like a normal notebook on the outside, but you open it and voila! It’s a whiteboard – for easy, erasable note-taking (and doodling).

4. Stick-Up Weekly Calendar 
If you notice your coworker going through way too many sticky notes in one week, this sticky note calendar will put all of her “to-dos” in one place. And you can put it anywhere, on your standing desk, inside the keyboard tray, or right on your computer. Of course, there’s the online calendar, but where’s the fun in that?

5. USB Mini Fridge
Now your coworker can enjoy his energy drink chilled longer with this holiday gift. The USB mini fridge holds one can and never lets it get warm, and it connects right to your computer. It comes in red or black and even has a tiny light bulb inside.

6. Universal Travel Adapter 
The office jetsetter or the boss can now connect anywhere around the world with these holiday gifts while on business. The outlet adapter works in more than 150 countries, including China, India, Hong Kong, the UK and Europe. They’re available in four different colors.

7. Sky-Imitating Light Covers
So this holiday gift doesn’t exactly fit on your adjustable height desk, but it was too cool not to include. Fluorescent lighting isn’t ideal, but these light covers let you brighten up your workspace while imitating the open sky. You can feel like you’re working outside, and they can be trimmed to fit smaller sizes for tight spaces. They’re a little pricey, but you need a gift for your office, right?

8. Jot Desk Coaster
It’s everything you need all in one place: a pen, coffee and a coaster. The powder coat finish or aluminum Xdesk desktop is tough, but for the ultra-organized and coffee-addict, this is the perfect holiday gift. It’s also available in three colors for a bit more variety.

If you haven’t gotten anything for your coworkers yet, don’t worry! There are plenty more holiday gift options to choose from, so this list is just the beginning. If you’re ahead of the game, what kind of gifts did you get your coworkers?

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And who can blame you? With the onset of cold weather, comfy sweaters and jackets will hide any pounds added on – and the extra weight will act as insulation (right?). You can eat a second slice of pecan pie and not give it a second thought.

But if you’d like to avoid the crash diets and frantic, overly-sweaty workouts once swimsuit season rolls around, it’s best to start early and stay in the habit of working out.

Thankfully, since you have an adjustable height desk, there are plenty of workouts you can perform without having to leave the comfort of your workstation.

If you need equipment to keep you motivated, there is workout gear you can leave at the office that won’t take up too much space. And maybe if you’re constantly staring at equipment while on a conference call, you’ll be more enticed to use it.

Even better, this exercise equipment can be used sitting or standing behind your adjustable height desk.

1. Kettlebells

Kettlebells are great for the office.

Who wants boring weights when there are kettlebells? Use these when you’re alone in the office, it’s best to avoid giving your boss a black eye during an impressive windmill (unless he really deserves it … kidding).

Kettlebells are more challenging than regular dumbbells since the weight isn’t evenly distributed. You can tone your arms, core and shoulders with these guys. Research shows that people who used kettlebells for 20 minutes burned close to 300 calories. How’s that for motivation?

For a subtle maneuver behind your standing desk, this workout is easy to perform during a brainstorm session:

Around-the-Body-Pass: With your desk adjusted to your height, hold the kettlebell with two hands in front of your torso and your feet hip-width apart. Next, release the kettlebell from one hand and move both hands behind your back. Grab it with your left hand and bring it around to your front. Avoid moving your hips to keep your core engaged.

2. Bosu Balance Trainer
You might be surprised to learn how much your body can benefit from a Bosu Balance Trainer, and when you’re done, slide it under your standing desk for easy storage. The balance trainer gives you a full-body workout and strengthens your agility.

Like they say, never skip leg day, so this exercise will work out your lower body. And it helps that it’s fun and keeps you moving:

Standing Hip Abduction: With your desk raised to the appropriate level, stand on the balance trainer and place your hands on your hips. When you’re balanced, lift your right leg to the side and back down to the balancer. Switch to your left leg and repeat. To make it more difficult, move your head from side to side with each leg lift. When you’re done, jump to get your heart pumping and your body in motion (and it’s like having a trampoline at work, come on).

3. Resistance Bands

There are thousands of workouts to do with resistance bands

Resistance bands are great for the office – roll them up for easy desk storage and when you’re ready to tone, take them out and put them to use. Since these guys work your back, arms, glutes and more, it’s strange that they’re not in every office today.

This is one out of a thousand exercises you can perform with resistance bands:

Pull Apart: With feet shoulder-width apart and your standing desk adjusted accordingly, grip the middle of the band with both hands at shoulder level. Keep your arms straight and pull the band out and back, contracting your shoulder blades. Repeat 10 times.

4. Balance Ball Chair
Since we’re starting to think about the holidays, the balance bar chair would make the perfect office gift – and it allows you to work out while sitting down. If you need a break from your adjustable height desk but need to keep moving, this chair will do the trick.

It’s similar to a balance ball, and helps you improve your core strength and posture. The chair will keep you from “lounging” and help you to sit at attention:

Seated March: Lower your desk to the appropriate chair height, and sit on the balance ball with your abs tight. Slowly march, alternating left and right feet. When you’re comfortable, lift your knees higher or bounce on the ball. Repeat.

5. Pull up Bar

Pull up bars are easy to install, and work well in home offices

This workout gear will bring you back to the days of gym class – desperately trying to reach your chin over the bar while your skinny arms trembled. Today, we’re older, stronger, fatter, and determined to lose it.

The pull up bar has undergone an evolution, now there are tons of bars for everyone. You can hang it from the wall, over the door, and even from the ceiling above your adjustable height desk. Now there’s no excuse not to have one at the office.

You know how this works:

Chin up: Adjust your desk to the highest setting (so you can still see the computer screen). With your wrists facing outward, pull yourself up and hang for 30 seconds, then slowly lower your body back down.

You may not look like Patrick Bateman (and hopefully not act like him) by the end of these office workouts, but who knows? Do these daily behind your standing desk (or pump up your workout with a walking desk), combined with gym time and you’ll definitely feel and look your best by springtime.

Do you have any of this exercise equipment? Bring it to the office and tell us your favorite workout!

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The Xdesk desk and accessories make for the perfect holiday gift! What are you gift ideas this year?

It’s that time of year again—Carolers are caroling, shoppers are shopping, and people have gifts on their minds. Yes, it’s getting to be the holiday season, and so brings up the age old question: What am I going to get for people?

Now unless you’re Donald Trump or something, you’re probably not going to be able to buy a Xdesk adjustable height desk for every single person you know and love. (And if you are Donald Trump and you’re reading this—feel free to get a Xdesk adjustable height desk for everyone you know!) But even us Regular Joes can afford to get a Xdesk for a special somebody—or two or three.

And here’s why I think a sit to stand desk makes a better gift than, say, yet another gaming console, a new T.V., or a new swanky phone. For one: an adjustable height desk is good for your health. If you can find a gaming console, T.V. or phone that are as good for your health as an adjustable height desk, please do comment below and send me a link to this magical thing, because honestly, it doesn’t exist. An adjustable height desk will help the person you love to be healthier, happier, more productive, and ultimately, isn’t that a gift for you too? After all, you’re the one who has to be around this person.

Another reason an adjustable height desk makes a great gift is because it is universal. Anyone can use an adjustable height desk—it is the perfect gift for the person who is tough to shop for.

Finally, a Xdesk adjustable height desk is customizable. This is great for that tough cookie who you know would love a sit to stand desk, but you’re not quite sure which style. You can have them customize their order, add on the bells and whistles that they want, and then you pick up the tab.

If you are the owner of your own business, height adjustable desks might also make a nice company-wide holiday surprise for your employees. And this is the company gift that will keep on giving. What I mean is, with standing desks or adjustable height desks, your employees will be more efficient, productive, they’ll take less sick leave, less breaks, and ultimately cost you less and earn you more. Don’t believe me? Check out this study all about how employee productivity changes with an adjustable height desk.

And if that special somebody in your life or your office staff already has a Xdesk, never fear! Xdesk offers a ton of additional options to make your adjustable height desk even more uniquely your own.

So don’t mull around wondering what you’ll get for your holiday gifts this year. Check out the Xdesk website and order the best gift of all: the gift of health. Also, for some other great ergonomic gift options, check out these accessories from the Relax the Back store. Stocking stuffers!

What are your holiday gift plans this year?

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