How to use a height-adjustable desk in your everyday work

More and more people are getting a height-adjustable desk. These devices are now affordable for everyone and offer countless health benefits as well as added value for companies. But how do you actually use your height-adjustable desk most effectively? Is there a perfect balance between sitting and standing? We've looked into it for you and offer some practical tips.

General information about height-adjustable desks

First, here are some of the advantages of having a height-adjustable desk. The numerous benefits include:

• Thanks to better blood circulation when standing, you stay active & productive longer
• You are less prone to poor posture in your back
• When standing, your back muscles are in a natural position and are less likely to tense up
• You are constantly moving and burn more calories than when sitting
• Even on a long day, you stay fit if you alternate between standing and sitting
• At a standing desk, you feel less confined and more agile
• With a height-adjustable desk, you are more inclined to take care of things in person

These are just some of the many advantages that a height-adjustable desk offers. In addition, it enhances the company's image and employee loyalty, as it represents a modern workplace. And there's another factor that plays into this trend: a height-adjustable desk is no longer as expensive as it once was. For example, the Deskspace Pro costs only 449 Euros and offers all essential features. We'll discuss how to best use it in your daily work in the following sections.

Video and telephone conferences: Appearing authentic & self-assured

You may remember it from the recent Corona pandemic: In video conferences, there was always one or more colleagues who slumped deep into their chairs. Especially during long conferences or online presentations, people tend to just let themselves go a bit. I don't think I need to explain that this is unlikely to go down well with potential business partners and doesn't improve the company's image.

Here's our first inspiration for how you can use your height-adjustable desk: From now on, make it a point to hold all phone and video conferences while standing. This means many people will have several hours a day or week where they stand instead of sitting. This offers several advantages:

• When standing, you appear more authentic and self-assured during presentations
• Your range of motion is better, so you can emphasize your statements with gestures more effectively
• The person you're speaking to feels respected and taken seriously, as you are virtually standing opposite them
• Your standing presence signals to business partners that your company uses height-adjustable desks. This improves your image!

Side effect: Once you've made the effort to raise your desk to standing height, you're more likely to stay standing. This way, several hours can quickly pass without you falling back into an unhealthy sitting posture.

Working half-days standing – The advantages

Working while standing carries no health risks. Your body is in its natural posture, your back and legs are straight, and your joints are not excessively stressed. Nevertheless, it is recommended to alternate between standing and sitting work. How you best arrange this is up to you. Here's a brief explanation of why, for example, switching to standing in the afternoon makes sense:

When you sit, your circulation slows down completely. Blood flow to your body is reduced, your muscles and joints don't have to work, and only your mind is actively engaged. This inevitably leads to you becoming sluggish and tired over the course of your workday. Your concentration also steadily decreases. Over the years, more and more psychological effects of sedentary desk work accumulate, with depression being just one of them.

Therefore, we recommend that you now move your height-adjustable desk to the standing position every afternoon. The movement in the middle of the day and the upright posture will keep you fit in the afternoon, allowing you to complete your tasks quickly and efficiently. Blood circulation is stimulated again, your brain works better, and your body generally recovers from the morning.

Adjusting the desk is a breeze. While height-adjustable desks used to require a crank, today they are fully electric. The Deskspace Pro can store four different heights in advance, which it then automatically moves to at the touch of a button. This is the so-called "memory function," which you should definitely look for when buying. It saves you from having to adjust the desk to the right height every day.

Paperwork & Co. – These tasks you should now do standing

Many people simply don't like certain tasks: sorting papers, handling company mail, or filing documents are tedious activities for most workers. But have you ever tried all these unpopular tasks while standing? Probably not, but we'll explain now why it makes sense!

At a height-adjustable desk, you have much more room to move. You're not restricted by armrests or a tabletop at knee height, and your legs are free to move. Many activities are easier when standing, even things like sorting and filing documents. In addition, most people, based on experience, tend to complete things much faster and more efficiently when standing. Because you are more focused and mobile, tedious tasks pass by quicker.

It's best to just try it yourself! At Deskspace, for 449 Euros, you get a high-quality tabletop measuring 140cm x 70cm and a robust aluminum frame. On the scratch-resistant surface of the desk, you can complete all your tasks quickly and without risk, and thanks to rounded edges, there is a lower "bumping potential". On the product page you will find all further information about our top model!

Conclusion: The alternation between standing and sitting work is optimal for your circulation. It gets your body moving again and gives you fresh energy for the rest of the day. In addition, height-adjustable desks are no longer as expensive as they once were. In many cases, the costs are covered by the employer or health insurance, please feel free to check our other blogs for more information!