The Desk Chair
This standing desk alternative is a solid choice for the traditional workspace. Why stand when you can sit in a stuffy, over-sized office chair all day? Sure it can be uncomfortable, contorting your spine into an awkward C shape as your body’s fat burning ability completely shuts down. It’s a great way to prepare for a long winter if you’re hibernating. And they occasionally come with wheels. This feature means you’ll never have to get up and walk down the hall for a cup of coffee, just roll over to the break room.

The Boxed Cubicle
The cubicle. It’s slowly going out of style, but that doesn’t mean we can’t reminisce about a time when the only window in view was the one open on your computer screen. Buzzing fluorescent lights and waves from the monitor are way more beneficial than real sunlight. And let’s not forget about the layout. Being cramped inside a box with mounting paper work so your boss can sneak up behind you and ask you to work all weekend is the ideal situation.

The Traditional Desk
A traditional desk is the perfect solution for someone who wants a standing desk alternative. They’re often large, occasionally made with formaldehyde, and 100 percent static. You won’t ever have to move positions or get up from your desk. And they’re convenient. Now you can Gchat your coworkers instead of ever having to talk to a real person. You can order lunch and have it delivered right to your desk, since the concept of a lunch break is a thing of the past. Most people already spend as much as 95% of their day working and eating at their desks, so you’re not alone.

And we have to mention the traditional workspace conference table. Everyone in the office always looks forward to long, drawn out meetings where the only thing on his or her mind is, “What’s for lunch?”

We have to be realistic and know that there are alternatives to adjustable height desks. You may be using one of these options today, go for it! And when you’re tired of being chained to a desk or boxed into a cubicle, check out these non-traditional workspaces, HERE. You may find yourself jumping on the bandwagon sooner than you think.

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But with all the negative talk about sitting, people forget that standing all day isn’t ideal either. Too much standing can cause varicose veins, swollen feet and joint damage. For this reason, it’s not about picking sides between sitting and standing. It’s about finding a balance between the two.

Adjustable height desks like Xdesk combat this problem by encouraging more movement in the workplace between different positions. So when you’re ready to sit down and think, you have the freedom to do so with the touch of a button.

But before you take a seat, there is a right and wrong way to sit at a standing desk.

Of course, the most important thing to consider when you sit at a standing desk is posture. Improper posture can cause a horde of problems, including back, neck and knee pain. For the moments when you do sit at an adjustable height desk, invest in an office chair with lumbar support.

Your spine curves naturally, and your office chair should support the natural bone structure accordingly. Proper lumbar support when you sit at a standing desk will greatly reduce the risk of back and shoulder pain later on.

When you sit at a standing desk, sit close to the keyboard. Even better, if you have an adjustable keyboard tray, position it so it’s directly in front of your body, but low enough so your shoulders and elbows are in an open, relaxed position. Your wrists and hands should be straight and not curved up or down. A wrist wrest on your adjustable height desk will keep your hands in a natural position and provide added support.

Place your hips at the back of the chair while you sit at a standing desk, and adjust the height so your feet are able to rest flat on the floor. The knees should be slightly lower than your hips, to help you sit up tall. An angle between 100 and 110 Degrees is recommended for your back.

The monitor at your adjustable height desk should be centered directly in front of you, so you don’t have to strain or stress your neck. The neck should be in a relaxed position. When you are sitting at a standing desk, sit at least an arm’s length away from the screen. If you suffer from eyestrain, check out how to avoid it during the workday, HERE.

Don’t stay in your seat too long, remember, it’s all about balance! So if you start to feel sluggish or begin to slouch, stand up and stand tall. If you own an adjustable height desk, how have you made the transition from sitting to standing most of the day?

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