The Top 6 Products to Make You Healthier and Happier

March 16, 2013

Xdesk is in the business of making people like you and me healthier, happier and more productive with their ergonomic desks. And while we are behind our desks for a good chunk of the day—many of us for over 8 hours—we do have lives outside of work. Well, hopefully anyway. …Read More

Things to Look Forward to From Xdesk

March 14, 2013

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The Xdesk Solo is a smaller version of the Terra but with the same sleek, eco-friendly design.

If you ask me, Xdesk is the height of super-cool technology when it comes to adjustable height desks. Okay, you probably shouldn’t take my word for it—but you should listen to the folks at Wired, Cult of Mac, and Marco.org, right?

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Stand Up for Learning

February 20, 2013

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A first grade class used standing desks to improve learning in the classroom. Seventy percent of the students stood full-time after just six weeks.

In a previous post we briefly touched on the benefits of standing desks or adjustable height desks in the classroom. Kids burn off excess energy, will focus more on the task at hand, and will be much healthier with a standing desk. Now, there is even more evidence that standing desks in the classroom are beneficial. Just check out this study.

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The Problem with Sitting: A Video

February 9, 2013

By now you are well aware of the problems with sitting—it is bad for your weight, energy, and overall health. And if you haven’t made the switch to a Xdesk height adjustable desk by now, well, maybe this will do the trick.

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Posture 101: What it looks like

January 22, 2013

Read through to discover the best way to stand behind your adjustable height desk.

In our last post we told you why good posture is important, both for your health and your looks and confidence. Today we thought we’d go over what exactly good posture looks like. This will be important with an adjustable height desk, because good posture is key whether you’re sitting, standing, or on the move. Check it out.

Sitting: If you have your adjustable height desk in a seated position, or perhaps you’re sitting on the bus, or even in your car—here is the perfect posture for optimal breathing, digestion, and muscle development. Sit with your shoulders and back straight. Your legs should be at a 90 degree angle to your body, and be sure to keep your neck, back, and heels in alignment. If you start feeling like slouching at your adjustable height desk, just adjust it and stand up!

Standing: Okay, speaking of standing, here’s how you should do it: Hold your head up straight and chin slightly tucked in. Keep your shoulder blades back, your chest forward, and your stomach tucked in. Keep most of your weight on the balls of your feet (not your toes or heels) and let your arms dangle down naturally. If you’re at your adjustable height desk using the keyboard, your forearms should be parallel to the floor and your wrists should be bent down slightly to type.

Lifting: If you need to lift something off the ground, bend at the knees and use your leg muscles to do most of the work—not your back. When you bend at the waist to lift something, your back is doing all the work and that’s a good way to pull something (trust me!)

Keep your spine straight: This is more of a general rule. Be mindful of your spine when you’re standing or sitting at your adjustable height desk, when you’re moving around, or even when moving something. Awareness is key. The more attention you pay to your posture, the better it will be!

So remember these positions when you’re sitting, standing, lifting, or just living. And be sure to check out our next post with some great tips, stretches, and exercises for getting and maintaining that perfect posture.

 

Do you use an adjustable height desk? Have you noticed a difference in how your back feels? Share your thoughts below!

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