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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It’s taken a lot to get here, but there are a few more things to think about before you hit the checkout button. Which Xdesk options do you want to add to customize your desk down to the smallest details?

Here are the Xdesk options you won’t want to go without:

NextSpace Ergonomic Keyboard
The added keyboard does just what the name says: improve ergonomics for a more comfortable, productive workspace. The NextSpace keyboard platform swivels and adjusts 360 Degrees so you can find the perfect position to rest your arms.

As you know, the angle of your arms with the desk is essential to ergonomics. And this Xdesk option allows you to do just that, no matter how short, long, thick, or gangly your arms may be. The NextSpace comes in several different finishes, to perfectly match your bamboo or solid aluminum desktop.

Xdesk Vanity Cover & Cable Raceway
This Xdesk option takes organization to the next level, and is designed to create a clutter-free workspace. Unlike other cable raceways that are added on as an afterthought, the Xdesk Vanity Cover and Cable Raceway is custom-made from aluminum to match the finish of your choosing. The Vanity Cover is just another tool to show how much Xdesk strives to create not only a more productive workspace, but also a more aesthetically pleasing work area.

The Vanity Cover and Raceway Xdesk option allows you to drop all cables or wires through strategically placed grommets on top of the desk. Imagine never having to deal with tangled cables or annoying wires again. And never having to see them, since the Raceway completely covers the wires with the braided NextFlex cable. You can easily work standing up or sitting down since cables are out of the way.

Xdesk Ergonomic Monitor Arm
This Xdesk option also creates a clutter-free work area, since the monitor arm gives you more space on your desktop. It also helps you maintain perfect posture as you work standing up, so you don’t have to strain your neck and shoulders.

The Monitor Arm (or arms if you choose two) swivels 360 Degrees, so you can easily adjust your monitor no matter your position, or if you choose to step away from your desk. It also pairs seamlessly with the Xdesk Power Management option, to hide cords and protect your precious power supply from shorting out.

Xdesk Power Management
Power Management uses advanced circuitry to protect your electronic equipment from surges, spikes and even AC contamination. And of course, it’s sleek design blends perfectly with any Xdesk model or style.

The Power Management system is connected by a single power cord that’s wrapped in the NextFlex braided cable. So once again, this Xdesk option creates a clutter-free, organized workspace while maintaining pleasing aesthetics.

Xdesk Connect
This nifty Xdesk option helps save floor space, since Xdesk is all about a completely clutter-free workspace – including the floor. Xdesk Connect elevates your CPU, which not only frees up your floor space so you can work standing up freely, but also provides easy access to the rear CPU ports. It’s a great option for organization taken to the extreme, and elevating your CPU reduces internal contamination to ultimately extend equipment life.

Xdesk Connect includes an adjustable clamp with bumpers and adjustable widths to fit the majority of CPUs. It’s also finished in black, to keep up the design and look of your Xdesk.

Now that you know about the different Xdesk options, which one can you not live without? If you already have some of these added features, tell us how they’re working out!

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The results speak for themselves.

Skeptics believed it was the next Silicon Valley fad, since adjustable height desks in the workplace is the mark of a hip, tech-savvy office (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Google, Facebook Twitter and AOL are just a few companies that have jumped on the standing desk bandwagon. But they were convinced otherwise once they gave it a try.

They also noted that the editor-in-chief of ReadWrite Owen Thomas has taken sit to stand desks to the extreme with his treadmill desk – which he proudly uses on a daily basis.

The employees at Draugiem Group scientifically measured the impact standing desks had on four different stages: productivity, wellbeing, concentration, and the ability to work.

They took it to the next level and used an app they created called DeskTime to accurately track productivity at the office. It’s really useful, so if you’re in the market for something to help manage employees or keep yourself on track, check it out HERE.

And how much did the employees progress after using an adjustable height desk? They proved to be 10 percent more productive during the one week experiment. If 10 percent seems small, think of it in the long-term.

That 10 percent boost in productivity every week can lead to a lot more “taking care of business” throughout the entire month, and that doesn’t include the overall physical and mental health benefits the participants in the study experienced by switching to a sit to stand desk.

Unfortunately the standing desks didn’t help them lose weight or cure any diseases, but it was only a week-long experiment, and we’re always thinking about the long-term benefits over at Xdesk.

One interesting thing the participants experienced while standing behind an adjustable height desk was a sense of urgency to complete the task at hand. They went on to explain that standing worked well for tasks that needed to be completed quickly and accurately, while sitting allowed their minds to wander when they were working on something more creative.

This fact is a win-win situation, since it’s not only about standing all day during the workday, it’s about having the flexibility to switch between sitting and standing positions for the best possible outcome.

Thankfully Xdesk gives you the freedom of movement, so if you’re feeling the pressure from that spreadsheet while standing behind an adjustable height desk, with the small touch of a button you can sit back and relax, without having to look away from your task.

Other things they noted (to no surprise) were higher energy levels. No more food comas after lunch, or the need to grab a third cup of coffee for the day. Other results were higher concentration levels on set tasks. The desire to check emails and browse social media was eliminated while standing.

And on an even more positive note, one participant had fewer headaches while another realized standing more behind his adjustable desk helped stave off cigarette cravings. If that isn’t benefitting your health we don’t know what is!

The article mentions other good things like standing desks throughout history, and goes into detail about the influential companies today that use adjustable desks. To read the whole thing, check it out HERE.

What do you think about this experiment? Give it a try yourself and tell us how it worked!

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These products will relieve lower back pain along with your Xdesk adjustable desk.

By now you know all about how the adjustable height desk can make you healthier, more productive, improve your posture, and eliminate back pain (and if you didn’t, now you do). But I hate to sound like a broken record here—yes we know the adjustable height desk is great. But what are some other products on the market for those with back problems, sore shoulders, or even poor posture?

Fo today’s post I’ve done a bit of digging and come up with a list of the top products on the market for just that. If you have a problem back, pain in your shoulders, or even just find yourself slouching, this list is for you: 

1) Xdesk Adjustable Height Desk. Well of course I had to include the adjustable height desk—the list wouldn’t be complete without it! Move from sitting to standing easily and smoothly, improving your posture, energy, and overall health. But surely we already know enough about Xdesk by now … let’s move on to something smaller.

2) Neck and Shoulder Massager. This gem is the perfect addition to an adjustable height desk—get a shoulder massage while you’re standing up at your desk! It’s great for those who were introduced to the adjustable height desk just a moment too late and have developed tight shoulders from typing (like me several months ago). With this little guy you can stop paying so much for professional massages, and you can take this “masseuse” wherever you go. Now that’s service.

3) TravelLite Back Rest. This is great for when you do have to sit down, especially if you have lower back pain or plain old bad posture. The lightweight back rest is perfect for cars, planes, or even your office chair. But there is an even better solution for the chair in your office…

4) Exerflex Ball. Stick one of these Exerflex balls behind your adjustable height desk, so when you do sit down in between standing sessions, your muscles are still engaged. Studies show that when you engage your muscles and move around, you’re automatically burning more calories—even when you’re sitting.

With an Exerflex ball, you are constantly engaging your core, strengthening the muscles near your spine to improve posture, and you have the freedom to roll and bounce around, which expends energy and burns calories.

5) Teeter Hangups. You may have seen this one on T.V. (when you’re standing up watching it—not sitting around on the couch, of course…). This product may take up a lot of space, but if you have a bad back, there is nothing like it to streeeeetttttch you out. Again, if you got your adjustable height desk a moment too late to prevent your spine from crunching up from so much sitting, the Teeter is your new best friend. Just insert your feet, lean back, and let gravity do its work.

If you already have an adjustable height desk to help with posture and improve future pain, you might consider getting some of these other products for the pain you already have.

Do you have any of these products? What do you think?

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