A sedentary lifestyle has been linked to a large number of health problems. Some of these include obesity, heart disease, cancer, back pain, and problems with blood flow. The problem with our modern day society is that more and more of us are sitting for longer periods of time. Many of us will go to work and sit at a desk for hours at a time without taking time out for standing breaks. Furthermore, when we get home, we usually ‘wind down' by spending more time sitting on the couch, or at another computer desk playing games or surfing the internet. After that, we lay down a go to sleep and start the entire cycle over again. Very little of our day is spent standing, and this is becoming a huge problem.
Sitting has really started taking a toll on a normal healthy society. Doctors and media people have even started using the term ‘sitting disease' to describe someone who has been sitting too long and doesn't get enough movement in their body. Sitting has been linked to health problems such as obesity, heart disease and early death.
Some workers in office settings have noticed that because of sitting, they are taking more days off with back pain, and are generally living an unhealthy lifestyle, which also means a reduction in work productivity. Many companies are now trying out standing desks for their employees. These desks allow you sit and your computer. You can maintain an upright position with better posture. A standing desk will also burn three times as many calories as sitting, and increase blood flow to the legs and other parts of the body.
Fortunately, many manufacturers of computer furniture have figured out a way to make a desk that is not only for sitting, but can be adjusted into the standing position as well. Standing for long periods of time is not good for our body either, and being able to adjust between sitting and standing is important for our overall health. Take a look at some stand up desks and see what you can do to get on your feet and reduce the risks of an early death.
As I have mentioned, sitting can be really dangerous over time. If you spend a lot of time at the computer, a standing desk might be perfect for you to feel better and to just become healthy.
Source by Jeff Ashby
