Stand, Walk, Think: The Impact of Standing Desks and Walking Pads on Productivity and Clarity of Thinking
Standing desks and walking pads have gained popularity in the productivity and ergonomic workspace landscape. Research suggests that they can improve physical health, productivity, and clarity of thinking.
Hello, friends!
Today, I wanted to share some thoughts on standing desks and walking pads. These tools have been gaining momentum in the productivity and ergonomic workspace landscape. I could certainly not imagine living without it.
The question is, do they genuinely enhance productivity and clarity of thinking?
1. Standing Desks: A Rise in Productivity?
Standing desks are often recommended as an antidote to the so-called 'sitting disease'—the health issues linked to prolonged sedentary behaviour, such as obesity, cardiovascular problems, and certain cancers. But beyond their health benefits, what impact do they have on productivity?
These findings indicate that use of stand-capable desks as ergonomic interventions to improve physical health among employees may also positively impact their work productivity. [1]
2. Stepping Up with Walking Pads
Combining Walking pads or treadmill desks takes the idea a notch higher by enabling light physical activity while working. The gentle movement is th…