[Hidden-tech] Does anybody have any experience with standup desks?

[Naaz Hosseini]

That's what I've been doing ever since I saw this thread! Maybe I won't upgrade.

Warmly,
Naaz

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On Oct 1, 2011, at 11:27 AM, Annamarie Pluhar wrote:

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> This is a little late on the discussion... but I wanted to add that I had a colleague who did all her work standing. 
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> She used a plastic milk crate and put her laptop on it. Flexible and cheap. 
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> On Aug 19, 2011, at 2:38 PM, Meg Bouvier wrote:
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>> I actually have several clients in the field of Kinesiology who do research in this area. It is indeed true that you burn calories, tone muscle, and improve most biomarkers related to physical activity simply by standing. When one stands, it requires almost constant micro-adjustments in your muscles to keep you upright. No one stands stock-still, but rather you subtly shift to keep your balance. This constant low-level activity adds up. One of my clients in this field has a very wry sense of humor that comes out in his entertaining presentations. He has shown that simply standing through your kid's soccer games rather than sitting can make a difference in your health. He has created signs that show a stick figure sitting, with a red circle around it and a slash across it. Sitting-as-biohazard. If you must sit, try sitting on a yoga ball to improve core strength. (Lots of research in that area as well showing numerous health benefits.)
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>> I am a medical writer and spend most of the day at the computer. I keep a yoga mat next to my desk, along with a yoga ball and other props. Many times throughout the day I take a break and do yoga or pilates for a few minutes, especially while I am ruminating about some topic about which I am writing.
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>> From: "Matthew Lampiasi" <mattl at florenceit.net>
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>> Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 11:53:25 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Does anybody have any experience with        standup        desks?
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>>    ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
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>> Not sure if someone mentioned this as I haven't read this thread THAT closely... but 
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>> I heard recently from a friend that you can burn up to 400 calories a day while standing and working... this is something i've been meaning to try. 
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>> any little bit helps for an office slug
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>> On Aug 19, 2011, at 9:48 AM, hidden-discuss-request at lists.hidden-tech.net wrote:
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>>  Re: [Hidden-tech] Does anybody have any experience with
>> 	standup	desks?
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>> Thank you,
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>> Matthew Lampiasi
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