You've made the purchase.
You've set it up at the workstation.
What now?
You have heard the incredibly wonderful benefits of standing while working, and if not, please visit the following blog post here for more: Health Benefits of Standing Desks.
In this post we will look at how to transition to working with a sit stand desk in the safest way and how to use it optimally to ensure you receive the greatest benefits for a long time to come.
Dos:
Start Slow
If you have been at your desk for 7-8 hours a day sitting, changing to standing in frequent sections throughout the day can take its toll on the body. Your body requires time to build the muscle and joint strength to adjust with standing for frequent periods of time.
Start with standing for 30 minutes a day and work up over a couple of weeks.
Below is an image of how to structure your work day to alternate between sitting, standing and walking for healthier work. As most desk jobs do not require walking for productive tasks, 'substituting sitting and standing in alternating bouts' would be the most ideal, productive schedule for a work day.
Image provided by: www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au