If you want to take a stand against the sitting disease, investing in an electric height-adjustable desk is a great step in the right direction!
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Canadians spend a lot of time sitting downup to three-quarters of our day! With all this sitting comes the sitting disease, which can include an increased risk of diabetes, heart problems, and obesity. Its no wonder offices are making the switch to standing desks!
And the many health benefits of sit-stand desks are nothing to sneeze at, either. Did you know that using a standing desk
Reduces your risk of obesity
Alleviates
back pain
from sitting
Lowers your risk of heart disease
Boosts energy levels and productivity
But theres such a wide array of standing desks in every shape and size--its hard to decide which one is for you! If youre lost in a sea of standing desks and dont know what to look out for when youre choosing, we hear you.
Today, were going to narrow down the top 6 things to look out for when youre buying an adjustable standing desk. Once you know what you need, you can go forth and build the home office of your dreams!
Top 6 Things To Look Out For When You're Buying an Standing Desk
The first thing to consider is your office space. How much room do you have for a standing desk? Where do you plan to stand, and do you have room for an ergonomic chair as well? (Remember, you should only be standing for about 30 minutes every hour!)
Once youve sized up your space, think about your work surface. How big of a tabletop will you need? If you like everything to be within arms reach, pick a compact desk that will hold your keyboard and stationery close by. Maybe you decorate your desk with plants, or you like to spread our papers out in front of you. Find a wide tabletop, or maybe check out a corner desk setup for even more room!
The adjustment range of the desk is one of the biggest factors when it comes to picking a desk. Without the adjustments, your sit-stand desk would be pretty useless!
Check out the desk specifications--how much height range does it have? This is especially important to consider if youre taller or shorter than average. Make sure you can work comfortably in front of the desk with good posture. Whether youre sitting or standing, there should be no hunching or straining!
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This can sometimes be hard to determine if youre ordering a desk online, but you can further customize your desk setup with a monitor arm. This way, your monitor can be adjusted freely to accommodate your posture needs.
Whats the weight capacity of the desk? Having a durable desk is important. It should be able to hold your keyboard and monitor(s) without a hitch, as well as any accessories and snacks you might load up on it.
Consider the material. If the tabletop is made of flimsy wood, you definitely shouldnt put thousands of dollars of electronics on it! Look for firm, sturdy wood tabletops or equivalent composites. (Our TerraDesk is made of compressed recycled chopsticks, which results in a tabletop stronger than oak!)
Look for wide feet so your desk doesnt wobble when you adjust it up and down. Strong columns mean they can hold up your setup without shaking! Which brings us to our next point...
How many electric motors are doing the heavy lifting on your adjustable desk? Look for desks with dual motors so that your desk can be moved from sitting to standing position without any trouble.
If you work for 8 hours a day and switch positions every half hour, thats at least 15 adjustments from sitting to standing every day! That adds up to at least 300 adjustments every month--and thats if youre the only one using the desk. If you have coworkers or family members who share the desk, youll need a durable motor to keep up!
Pay attention to motor noise as well. If its pretty loud and noticeable now, just think how annoying itll be in the long term! A quiet, efficient motor will help you adjust the height daily without a headache.
If youre using this desk at home, make sure its relatively easy to set up and use. Theres nothing worse than excitedly receiving a new piece of furniture and then having to spend three hours reading instructions just to figure out how to put it together!
Check to see that the desk is easy to operate and adjust. Bonus points if there are presets on the keypad so the desk lifts and lowers to the exact right height for you every time!
If you need your standing desk right away, make sure to check when it will arrive if its being shipped to you! Also read the companys shipping policies. Are there additional hidden fees you need to know about?
The last thing to look out for before you hand over your credit card or hit buy now is to check the warranty. A stand-up company (see what we did there?) will back their product with a good warranty that will cover any defects for a few years. Most standing desks come with at least a 6-7 year warranty. Thats how you know the company is proud of their product!
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