Being seated for too long can have a negative effect on your mental and physical health. Studies have shown that sitting for long periods of time is one of the greatest contributers to aches and strains and can diminish the ability to focus.

Standing while working can boost your productivity.

Studies show that those who normally have a more seated work life that switched to a standing desk reported improved engagement in their work along with fewer muscle problems.

Standing can lower your risk of weight gain and obesity.

Standing rather than sitting can help burn more calories. Standing an additional three hours a day over the course of a year can burn up to 30,000 extra calories. This is the equivalent of running about 10 marathons.

Standing could reduce back pain.

4 out of 5 adults living in the UK have experienced back pain in their lives and is one of the most commonly complained about problems from workers across the country. Studies have shown that breaking up your normal daily routine with ‘stand breaks’ can drastically reduce the risk of back pain.

Standing can help tone muscles and improve posture.

Standing can help strengthen your core, leg, ankles, and foot muscles however for this to be beneficial, you must stand with good posture, there is no point in standing throughout the day if it is going to turn into a slouch.

Standing can help lower your blood sugar levels.

Studies have shown that spending 2 hours standing can help reduce your blood sugar levels throughout the day. For the best results, it is best to stand after lunch.

Standing could improve mood and energy levels.

Sitting has been linked to an increased risk in depression and anxiety. On the other hand, standing has been linked to increase levels of mood and energy. Research has shown that people who tried a sit-stand desk reported an increase in mood and when reverting back to their standard desks, reverted back to their old mood and energy level.