Adjustable Height desks improve employees productivity at the office.

Ergonomic height adjustable desks are not just the new cool thing in the business world, like bagels were ten years ago and like kale bars are now. Unlike these “healthy” trends, which can wax and wane with the days of the week, the ergonomic height adjustable desk is in the workplace to stay—and for good reason!  According to a study by Dr. Alan Hedge at Cornell University, using one of these ergonomic height adjustable desks throughout the day at work actually makes workers more productive and healthier over all.

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The Xdesk has grown from small beginnings to being used throughout the nation.

In a previous post, we told you all about the history of the sit to stand desk—how it has been used throughout the centuries in offices and in schools, how some of the most famous leaders and writers have created their masterpieces at sit to stand desks, and how these desks are now starting to regain popularity in time to combat our nation’s overall health and weight problem.

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Using an adjustable height desk at work has given me a more active lifestyle.

In previous posts we’ve given you a lot of information about the Xdesk adjustable height desk. We’ve told you how they are made, a bit of history on the standing desk, how they can help improve your health, and how the Xdesk adjustable height desk can improve the health of the planet as a whole. But these are just facts—unarguable, to be sure—but still, it is just information. So in today’s post, we thought we’d bring you something a bit closer to home: my very own story about my Xdesk ergonomic workstation.

In our first post I briefly introduced myself, but for those of you who might have missed it, let me give you a quick recap. My name is Natalie and I write this blog, not as a Xdesk employee, but as someone who personally uses a Xdesk ergonomic workstation. Seriously.

I call it an “ergonomic workstation,” because to me it is more than an adjustable height desk. My Xdesk has become something of a second home to me—it is a complete workstation, adjusted perfectly to my height and my preferred keyboard position, whether I am standing or sitting. There is plenty of room on this desk’s surface for me to sprawl out all of my notes, my calendar, and yes, snacks, photo frames, and whatever else I bring into the office that day. (Today my ergonomic workstation features a notepad, a cell phone, an empty Tupperware from lunch, two large bottles of water, and my monitor. All very official stuff, you see.)

Since I’ve started working at this job and using the height adjustable desk, I think I have become somewhat spoiled. The desk adjusts perfectly to my height, no matter what kind of shoes I’m wearing that day, and as I mentioned above there is plenty of surface space for anything and everything I need for work. Like coffee.

And when I get tired of standing and move the desk to a seated position, the transition is so smooth, said coffee won’t even spill.

Like I said, a complete ergonomic workstation.

What did I do as soon as I got home from my first day after working on the Xdesk? I tried to create my own standing desk.

I knew it might take some trial and error to create my own perfectly positioned ergonomic workstation in my living room, but I didn’t think it would be impossible. Turns out, it is.

Now when I work from home I place my laptop atop a box which sits on top of a chair, which is precariously balanced on top of my coffee table. It isn’t the best solution—in fact it’s probably a bit dangerous (it’s easy to trip on the computer cord, which is stretched awkwardly to reach the chair)—but after reading all the facts and figures on how bad for you sitting can be, I just couldn’t stand it. Or rather, sit it, I guess.

But the sad truth of the matter is, I couldn’t recreate the ergonomic workstation that the Xdesk provides me. Not only is there absolutely no “desk” surface with my laptop sitting on top of a box, on top of a chair, on top of a table, but there is no way for me to adjust the keyboard to a different height than the monitor.

See, the whole purpose of an ergonomic workstation is to create a healthier, more comfortable position for people at work. And to do this the keyboard needs to be a bit lower than the monitor so that your arms are parallel to the floor and your wrists are slightly angled down. Clearly with my setup at home I can’t do this.

So until I get a Xdesk for my home as well as office, I guess I will just be resigned to this awkward, box/chair/table setup.

Do you have a “creative” ergonomic workstation at home? How did you make it?

A few quotes on health will inspire anyone to keep standing.

In our last posts we told you about why choosing a Xdesk adjustable height desk is a healthy choice, not only for your body, but also for the environment. Today we thought we’d expand a bit on that healthy theme.

Xdesk’s adjustable height desks are created with your health in mind. From the materials used in these sit to stand desks, all the way up the ergonomic design for your unique body. In short, these sit to stand desks are all about health. And so to celebrate that, here are some healthy and active quotes to start your day.

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The Xdesk desk and accessories make for the perfect holiday gift! What are you gift ideas this year?

It’s that time of year again—Carolers are caroling, shoppers are shopping, and people have gifts on their minds. Yes, it’s getting to be the holiday season, and so brings up the age old question: What am I going to get for people?

Now unless you’re Donald Trump or something, you’re probably not going to be able to buy a Xdesk adjustable height desk for every single person you know and love. (And if you are Donald Trump and you’re reading this—feel free to get a Xdesk adjustable height desk for everyone you know!) But even us Regular Joes can afford to get a Xdesk for a special somebody—or two or three.

And here’s why I think a sit to stand desk makes a better gift than, say, yet another gaming console, a new T.V., or a new swanky phone. For one: an adjustable height desk is good for your health. If you can find a gaming console, T.V. or phone that are as good for your health as an adjustable height desk, please do comment below and send me a link to this magical thing, because honestly, it doesn’t exist. An adjustable height desk will help the person you love to be healthier, happier, more productive, and ultimately, isn’t that a gift for you too? After all, you’re the one who has to be around this person.

Another reason an adjustable height desk makes a great gift is because it is universal. Anyone can use an adjustable height desk—it is the perfect gift for the person who is tough to shop for.

Finally, a Xdesk adjustable height desk is customizable. This is great for that tough cookie who you know would love a sit to stand desk, but you’re not quite sure which style. You can have them customize their order, add on the bells and whistles that they want, and then you pick up the tab.

If you are the owner of your own business, height adjustable desks might also make a nice company-wide holiday surprise for your employees. And this is the company gift that will keep on giving. What I mean is, with standing desks or adjustable height desks, your employees will be more efficient, productive, they’ll take less sick leave, less breaks, and ultimately cost you less and earn you more. Don’t believe me? Check out this study all about how employee productivity changes with an adjustable height desk.

And if that special somebody in your life or your office staff already has a Xdesk, never fear! Xdesk offers a ton of additional options to make your adjustable height desk even more uniquely your own.

So don’t mull around wondering what you’ll get for your holiday gifts this year. Check out the Xdesk website and order the best gift of all: the gift of health. Also, for some other great ergonomic gift options, check out these accessories from the Relax the Back store. Stocking stuffers!

What are your holiday gift plans this year?