Sedentary lifestyle is the cause of many health problems – it causes body fat to accumulate in places that are difficult to train, it slows down the blood flow, causing circulatory problems and it strains the back, the arms and the thighs, to mention just a few of the negative effects of spending too long too often in a seated position. Standing desks have been invented as an attempt to counter these negative effects in a way that makes it possible for office workers to focus on their work without having to sit in their chair all day – here are some of the most important benefits of these strange, but very useful pieces of office furniture:

- They reduce the risk of putting on weight

- They reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels

- They reduce and can completely eliminate back pain

 - They improve general mood and increase productivity.

Using a standing desk comes with important health benefits, but standing up all day long can be exhausting and can be hard on the feet, so it is probably a good idea to combine work by the standard desk with work done next to a conventional table, seated in a comfortable, ergonomic chair.