A sedentary lifestyle can cause all kinds of health problems, including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular problems.

Sadly, it’s extremely common in the modern age; most of us spend too much time sitting, and not enough exercising. When you sit for too long, your body burns fewer calories, which can contribute to weight gain.

Furthermore, sitting for prolonged periods can lead to poor posture, muscle stiffness, and reduced flexibility.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of much office work, this might seem unavoidable. However, a stand-up desk is a brilliant way to reduce the amount of time spent sitting.

Stand-up desks can enhance both our physical health and productivity.

They can make it much easier to fight back against a sedentary lifestyle. Encouraging movement throughout your working day, they reduce the scourge of the modern age: sitting. Standing burns more calories than sitting, so over time, regularly using a standing desk can contribute to weight management. This is a particularly common issue during the winter months.

It can also improve your posture, encouraging you to stand upright and reducing strain on the neck, back and shoulders that can result from prolonged sitting.

Feel more awake during your working day. 

A standup desk can help prevent the afternoon slump by keeping blood flowing and increasing circulation, leading to improved energy levels and mental alertness. It can also reduce the risk of health issues associated with prolonged sitting, such as metabolic problems and musculoskeletal disorders.

Our sit-stand desks are easy to customise. 

Because they are height adjustable, you can easily switch between sitting and standing positions, providing flexibility and accommodating individual preferences.

However, it’s essential to balance standing and sitting throughout the day. Standing for prolonged periods can also lead to discomfort or health issues like swollen legs or varicose veins. It’s recommended to alternate between sitting and standing positions and take breaks to move or stretch regularly.

As with any lifestyle change, the benefits of a standing desk can vary from person to person. Some might find it more comfortable and beneficial, while others might prefer a traditional seated setup.

We’re one of the UK’s leading suppliers of premium electronic adjustable standing desks.

Whether you’re updating your home office or you run a large company, HADO can improve your working experience.

Here are just a few of the sit-stand desks we have available:

• HADO Gas Spring Sit Stand WorkStation (pictured above). Available in black or white, this desk can help to alleviate lower back pain and can potentially extend your life expectancy. It has a heavy duty steel construction, compatible with most monitor arms.
• Electric Height Adjustable Desk (pictured below). Ideal for those who love wooden desks, this desk comes in a range of finishes, both for the wood and the frame. This makes it easy to find your dream design. Since it’s electric, it couldn’t be easier to adjust the height and it comes with many amazing features to enhance our lifestyle. It can even let you know when you’ve been sitting for too long! It comes supplied with a memory controller with LCD display as standard.
  
• Solis 3 Standing Desk which comes with a 5-year warranty and is an entry level dual motor electric height adjustable desk. This premium desk is ideal for anyone looking to upgrade this part of their office in the new year.

Rated highly by our valued customers, HADO loves helping you improve your comfort and productivity.

If you’re looking for high quality stand-up desks, check out our latest range today. Or simply contact our friendly team for more information.