When was the last time you watched a football game and didn’t see huge sports drink coolers along the sidelines? Or when have you seen a cyclist in the Tour de France not have a pair of water bottles stashed in their bike frame?
Never, right? That’s because, for peak athletic performance, we ...
“Sitting is the new cancer,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook at a recent press conference for the Apple Watch. The new tech-savvy smartwatch reminds users to get up and move every hour. This article from The Guardian explores Cook’s statement, bringing attention to recent research that lin...
Research shows that standing desks lower your risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. If this evidence alone isn’t enough to convince your boss you need a stand-up desk, we’ve compiled four convincing facts that keep them from saying “no.”...
Sore, dry, tired eyes: These are symptoms emblematic of computer eyestrain. Computer vision syndrome (CVS) affects up to 90 percent of office workers, resulting in blurred or double vision; itchy, red eyes; headaches; and neck and shoulder pain. While escaping the screen isn’t an option for mo...
Have you considered switching to a stand up desk, but felt intimidated by the prospect of standing all day? The good news is eight hours of continuous standing was never the intention of standing desk creators. In fact, Stand Up Desk Store’s variety of sit-to-stand desks are designed to p...
New Year’s resolutions are easy to break. And if losing weight is your goal for the upcoming year, one little slip can make you forget your resolve. At Stand Up Desk Store, we believe you can make a decision for better health at any time: not just January 1st. But realistic goals must be part ...
Finding time for exercise is a challenge during the work week. After a long day at the office, errands and traffic delays leave us tired and uninterested in hitting the gym or going for a walk. And during the workday, most office workers feel tied to their desks, fearing their movement will make the...
According to health experts, back and neck pain are among the most common reasons people miss work. Many people will experience symptoms at least once in their lives. An ergonomically ill equipped work environment is typically the root of these issues. Symptoms of neck and back pain may include musc...
