10 benefits of a sit-stand workstation

Height-adjustable sit-stand workstations make it easy to move from sitting to standing and back again. Their positive effects on health, performance and motivation have made them increasingly popular and an integral part of the office and home office. Here are the top reasons why.

A height adjustable workstation...

1. ...helps your brain perform better.
When you sit all day, your body goes into a state that is not unlike a coma on a cellular level. Alternating between sitting and standing activates the entire body and improves circulation. And good circulation has been shown to ensure optimal brain performance. In order to increase your own efficiency, it is therefore advisable not to sit all day, but to stand up periodically to activate the blood circulation and the brain. A height adjustable workstation is the ideal solution to stay fit and flexible with minimal effort.

2. Reduces the risk of illness.
Sitting for long periods at work is unhealthy. Sitting slows down the metabolism and increases the risk of obesity and diabetes, as well as the risk of coronary artery calcification and heart attack with every hour you sit each day. Regular exercise is helpful to compensate for all that sitting, but unfortunately it is often not enough. Physical activity should always be a part of the workplace to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Standing/sitting workstations encourage people to stand up regularly during working hours, thus promoting physical activity with a positive impact on health.

3. ... ensures a healthy and pain-free back.
Back pain is the most common disease. Almost everyone has had back pain at some time, and it often affects young people. Long periods of inactivity have a negative effect on muscle performance. This encourages poor posture, which shortens the muscles. Back and neck pain are often the result.Alternating between standing and sitting is ideal for the back.It keeps the spine moving and improves muscle tone.

4. Strengthens the muscles.
When you sit a lot, your muscles deteriorate, which affects the entire musculoskeletal system. Therefore, movement is not only beneficial, but necessary to maintain good health and strengthen muscles. Sit-stand workstations encourage people to alternate between sitting and standing.The change in position strengthens the muscles, which in turn has a positive effect on our health.

5. ... is easy on the spine and joints.
From an ergonomic point of view, height-adjustable desks are easy on the spine and joints. Alternating between sitting and standing keeps body and mind fit throughout the working day and therefore healthier in the long term. Back, neck and shoulder complaints as well as pain in the joints are quickly reduced with a sit-stand desk.

6. ... stimulates the metabolism.
Every cell in our bodies is geared towards movement and functions best in an active body. When we sit, the blood builds up, the oxygen level drops, the metabolism in the cells slows down and unused muscles become limp. If you take a walk during your lunch break, your body burns at least three times as many calories. Getting up and moving around occasionally during working hours is therefore more than important and recommended. Height-adjustable workstations are ideal for this: they make an important contribution to the health of employees. The metabolism is stimulated and calories are burned. In the long term, this can also prevent obesity.

7. ... promotes the efficiency of meetings.
What is the difference between sitting meetings and standing meetings? Standing meetings are not only shorter, they are also much more efficient. Standing meetings take a third less time on average and also deliver better results because the participants are fresher and more present.

8. ... provides more time.
Height-adjustable desks increase efficiency. And increased efficiency through more productive work saves a lot of time. In addition, sit-stand workstations reduce absenteeism for visits to the doctor, back pain or other complaints caused by prolonged sitting due to their positive effects on health. Equipping workstations with height-adjustable desks is not only an investment in the health of employees in the long term, but also in the productivity of a company.

9. ... saves money in the medium term.
Those who work more productively and efficiently save time and therefore money in the medium term. In addition, the healthier way of working eliminates absenteeism due to back pain or other illnesses caused by permanent sedentary work. And that really saves money. According to the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering, German companies incur around 35 billion euros in losses every year due to absenteeism and productivity losses caused by employees with back problems.

10. ...has a positive impact on motivation and satisfaction.
Employees who feel fit, progress quickly and achieve what they set out to do are not only healthier but also more motivated.People who enjoy their work have more ideas and are more productive and creative.Regularly alternating between sitting and standing has a positive, health-promoting effect on employee satisfaction and motivation.

The bottom line
A height-adjustable desk like the ONGO Spark is an excellent purchase for people who work a lot while sitting.In combination with a sit-stand aid, the working position can be varied as often as required. At the touch of a button, you can change your working environment, activate your body, stimulate your metabolism and relieve your back and neck. Sit-stand workstations are a sustainable and preventative investment in health, productivity and motivation.