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Been using standing desk for about 6 months on and off. The reason for me isn't productiveness as much as it is health benefits. Sitting slowly kills you and I've already had a taste of that. I started having intestinal issues because I was sitting all day(sitting puts your intestines in an awkward position). I got fat(still am), my core muscles have lost all muscle tone and my bone density has decreased so much that I can't even run without having pain in my knees and shins. My spine is fucked up, I have to constantly fix my posture now. While sitting, I used to lean on my elbows a lot and thus developed carpal tunnel syndrome and the nerves are now almost totally healed after I started standing @ my desk. Sitting is a resting position and this totally fucks up your heart and is a highway to cardiovascular diseases(I can't even climb the stairs anymore without being winded). Your heart is supposed to work all day and rest at night, not rest 24/7.
Those are some of the health issues I started having. I used to be a very healthy guy before I got into IM, working out at least 6 days a week and being physically active in general and hence notice those hazards. Maybe those of you, that have been fat, unhealthy and physically inactive all your life, don't notice those health issues so much. Maybe you're just too stupid to understand. If you have a problem with standing desks then eat shit and die.
A few notes to those just starting out: Your legs are gonna be really uncomfortable for the first few weeks. Especially soles of the foot. Get some cushion under your feet. Sit a maximum 3 hours per day, preferably not at the computer. Hang in there, you'll be much healthier and you're even gonna burn a couple more calories, lol.
Been using standing desk for about 6 months on and off. The reason for me isn't productiveness as much as it is health benefits. Sitting slowly kills you and I've already had a taste of that. I started having intestinal issues because I was sitting all day(sitting puts your intestines in an awkward position). I got fat(still am), my core muscles have lost all muscle tone and my bone density has decreased so much that I can't even run without having pain in my knees and shins. My spine is fucked up, I have to constantly fix my posture now. While sitting, I used to lean on my elbows a lot and thus developed carpal tunnel syndrome and the nerves are now almost totally healed after I started standing @ my desk. Sitting is a resting position and this totally fucks up your heart and is a highway to cardiovascular diseases(I can't even climb the stairs anymore without being winded). Your heart is supposed to work all day and rest at night, not rest 24/7.
Those are some of the health issues I started having. I used to be a very healthy guy before I got into IM, working out at least 6 days a week and being physically active in general and hence notice those hazards. Maybe those of you, that have been fat, unhealthy and physically inactive all your life, don't notice those health issues so much. Maybe you're just too stupid to understand. If you have a problem with standing desks then eat shit and die.
A few notes to those just starting out: Your legs are gonna be really uncomfortable for the first few weeks. Especially soles of the foot. Get some cushion under your feet. Sit a maximum 3 hours per day, preferably not at the computer. Hang in there, you'll be much healthier and you're even gonna burn a couple more calories, lol.
