{"id":4331,"date":"2018-02-06T19:11:29","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T19:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bureauplan.ca\/10-reasons-to-convince-your-boss-to-buy-you-a-sit-stand-desk\/"},"modified":"2018-02-06T19:11:29","modified_gmt":"2018-02-06T19:11:29","slug":"10-reasons-to-convince-your-boss-to-buy-you-a-sit-stand-desk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bureauplan.ca\/en\/10-reasons-to-convince-your-boss-to-buy-you-a-sit-stand-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"10 reasons to convince your boss to buy you a sit-stand desk"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yfWlpzSm7Rc?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>  Adjustable (sit-stand) desks are highly beneficial in terms of improving mood, productivity and the condition of your body.<br \/>\nIn fact, sitting for long periods can be detrimental to your overall health, and even shorten your life expectancy.<br \/>\nBelow are just a few reasons why you should convince your employer to buy you an adjustable desk.  <!--more--><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-449\" src=\"https:\/\/bureauplan.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/table-ajustable-ergonomique-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\"><\/p>\n<h2>1. They improve posture and reduce eyestrain<\/h2>\n<p>  Good posture is important, as it reduces stress on the ligaments that hold the joints of the spine together, and prevents fatigue as your muscles are used more efficiently.<br \/>\nTo improve your posture and reduce eye fatigue, it&#8217;s important to adjust your desk correctly.<br \/>\nYour monitor should be just above eye level, so that you not only avoid straining your eyes, but also avoid bending over.<br \/>\nStanding will increase the strength of your abdominal muscles, leading to better posture.     <\/p>\n<h2>2. They can reduce the risk of obesity<\/h2>\n<p>  While the best way to lose weight is to exercise, standing also helps promote weight loss!<br \/>\nAccording to the <a href=\"https:\/\/newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org\/discussion\/standing-several-hours-a-day-could-help-you-lose-weight-mayo-clinic-research-finds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>, standing for an additional 6 hours a day instead of sitting burns 54 calories for an adult weighing 143 pounds.<br \/>\nAdjustable desks promote movement, which is linked to weight loss and obesity prevention.    <\/p>\n<h2>3. Can lower blood sugar levels<\/h2>\n<p>  Adjustable desks lead to better posture and reduce the risk of weight gain, but they also help lower blood sugar levels.<br \/>\nIn fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-health-activity-glucose-sitting\/briefly-standing-or-being-active-reduces-blood-sugar-across-the-day-idUSKCN10N21R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">researchers<\/a> found that when their subjects stood during their workday, their blood sugar levels dropped by an average of 5%.   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-452 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/bureauplan.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bureau-douleur-dos-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<h2>4. They can reduce back and neck pain<\/h2>\n<p>  The most common complaint from employees is that they suffer from back pain because they have to sit all day.<br \/>\nSitting at a desk for a large number of hours each day causes the spine to form a damaging &#8220;C&#8221; shape, as the neck works too hard to look at the monitor.<br \/>\nStanding at work lengthens the spine and restores its &#8220;S&#8221; shape, reducing the risk of chronic back pain.    <\/p>\n<h2>5. They may reduce the risk of heart disease<\/h2>\n<p>  An adjustable desk can lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.<br \/>\nStanding helps raise good HDL cholesterol and lower bad LDL cholesterol levels.<br \/>\nIn fact, every two hours spent sitting down each day is associated with increased weight, and higher levels of blood sugar and bad cholesterol.<br \/>\nAn adjustable desk is therefore a good way to prevent the risk of heart disease.     <\/p>\n<h2>6. They can increase life expectancy<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22890825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Some research<\/a> suggests that sedentary living can lead to diabetes and heart disease, but also that life expectancy can be reduced, as sitting for long periods is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which cause mortality.<br \/>\nFurthermore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22777603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">life expectancy can be increased by two years<\/a> by reducing the time spent sitting to just three hours.   <\/p>\n<h2>7. They can boost energy and productivity<\/h2>\n<p>  Standing up provides an energy boost, as it promotes blood flow and delivers more oxygen to the muscles.<br \/>\nThis new burst of energy will eventually lead to increased productivity.   <\/p>\n<h2>8. They improve mood<\/h2>\n<p>  Choosing to stand rather than sit for long periods stimulates the release of endorphins, which improves mood and encourages creativity.<br \/>\nIn fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23057991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studies<\/a> show that those who use an adjustable desk experience less anxiety and fatigue than those who don&#8217;t.   <\/p>\n<h2>9. They reduce the risk of cancer<\/h2>\n<p>  Sitting for long periods is associated with a greater risk of colon, breast and endometrial cancer.<br \/>\nThe reason is unclear, but one theory suggests that excess insulin promotes cell growth.<br \/>\nThe<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/latest-news\/sitting-too-much-increases-cancer-risk-in-women.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Cancer Society<\/a>warns that sitting for more than 6 hours a day can significantly increase the risk of cancer.    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-450\" src=\"https:\/\/bureauplan.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bureau-ajustable-flexibilite-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<h2>10. They increase flexibility<\/h2>\n<p>  Sitting for long periods each day reduces the range of movement for many muscle groups.<br \/>\nIn fact, it tightens and limits hip movement.<br \/>\nSince lack of hip flexibility is one of the main reasons older people get injured, why not ensure your future safety by convincing your employer to buy you an adjustable desk?  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adjustable (sit-stand) desks are highly beneficial in terms of improving mood, productivity and the condition of your body. In fact, sitting for long periods can be detrimental to your overall health, and even shorten your life expectancy. 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