Personal well-being is not a goal that we must only pursue at home; even in the office, for example, we must not give up on health and comfort.
Nowadays, it is possible to feel good by keeping a fixed eye on the furniture as well. Hence, functionality, health, and smart design meet in a single piece of furniture: the height adjustable desk. But what are the benefits associated with this interesting product? Let’s find out together.
Many associate the working day in the office with a sense of oppression; the idea of having to spend hours and hours in front of files, paperwork, screens might actually seem alienating. Yet, the generic feeling often comes from a wrong way of relating to the work environment. Much of our way of dealing with the working day derives from our posture, how we sit; in fact, sitting too much is one of the problems. We will see in this article how many problems can be overcome by alternating standing moments and sitting and how a modern, effective and innovative solution is, on balance, the purchase of a height adjustable desk.
A new way of conceiving spaces
More and more companies today have decided to completely redesign the way they furnish offices. For example, the concept of the cubicle, of closed desk, is slowly being replaced by an open and smart space. This is not a choice dictated only by aesthetic needs, or by design ambitions; years of research and studies have shown that a correct division of work spaces not only increases productivity in the short term but, by protecting the health of workers, it is also effective in the long term.
A sort of contemporary reinterpretation of the ancient oriental concept of Feng Shui, albeit in a reductive way. Let’s say that, from our Western point of view, the concept is finally taking hold that a well-designed work environment increases serenity and productivity. Not a small achievement, if we think about it.
The problem of a fixed workstation
A fixed desk doesn’t hurt by itself; otherwise, we should have so many employees on our conscience. The real problem is linked to wrong habits, unfortunately related to an incorrect way of conceiving the working day. For decades, in fact, it was thought that productivity and hard work were easily inferred by the clerk diligently leaning over his desk, sitting still for 8 hours a day. However, the consequences of this attitude can be very negative, and you risk paying them in terms of health and well-being.
In fact, it has been shown that the habit of being sedentary, as keeping the same position for too many hours, is linked to various muscular and joint disorders and pathologies, but not only; obesity, hypertension, osteoarthritis are just some risks associated with the absence of movement. Not to mention that, linked to sedentary habits, we also find psychiatric, psychological and emotional disorders, such as anxiety, depression, stress-related disorders. The absence of movement, in fact, not only affects circulation and the correct flow of oxygen to the various organs, but creates disorder in the right production and exchange of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, oxytocin, endorphins, which are also essential for regulating mood.
The benefits of working upright (alternating)
Think about it: to solve all these problems, it would be enough to alternate the moments of sitting work with those of standing work. With the right equipment, for example the electric adjustable desks of the Office24 brand, a very simple smart paradigm could be applied, based on the most recent studies; in fact, the researchers showed that it would be enough to divide your work day in this way: 50% seated, 25% standing, 25% moving.
Now, imagining an office well-equipped to allow this variability would be insane. ProduceShop instead wants to amaze you; by using one of our Standwalk by Office24 height adjustable desks, you will have at the same time the perfect place to work sitting or standing. Also, by placing a lightweight treadmill or compact stationary bike, you can continue to work while keeping moving.
So what are the benefits we will gain? An improvement in posture that restores correct circulation which, as we have seen, will have positive effects on physical health and mood. Not only that, this general improvement will then inevitably influence the climate in the office, increasing the general feeling also in terms of productivity and company best practices.
Just a matter of health?
Obviously not. The advantages of choosing a height adjustable desk are linked to different typical situations in each office, which we hardly think about until they represent a problem. Of course, the desk alone doesn’t solve all problems; the ideal would be to combine it with a perfect chair or armchair that enhances its ergonomics. Not only that, but also the best environment in terms of comfort and brightness, suitable relaxation areas and moments of break times.
The versatility of this product also fits perfectly with many characters of office work:
- In environments that depend heavily on the concept of turnover, for example, it can be a good solution for workers of different stature or with different needs
- It will be much easier to reach other focal points of the work if necessary, such as shelves, bookcases or other furnishing accessories, especially when working standing
- It is the perfect tool for when you work in a team, to discuss projects, to work in dynamic, young and fast environments, without constraints or limits of action.
A necessary expenditure?
If you care about your own well-being, that of your employees, the productivity of your office, yes, absolutely. But we prefer a more honest and complete word to “expenditure”: investment. It is in fact an adequate cost for future return; in terms of benefits, health and habits, as we have seen.
The ProduceShop catalogue also offers in this case only the most advanced and interesting models. Quality materials and smart technology at a price that is always at the top in the sector. All selected exclusively for you, for your well-being, for your work.