Expert advice about standing desk converters

Increasingly experts recommend reducing sitting time and increasing activity levels at work, with standing desk converters being a quick, low-cost, effective way to stand more without having to completely reorganize your workplace.

Try adopting a daily timetable for using your standing desk. For example, start off your day working from a standing position while you check your calendar and emails. Switch to a seated position for in-depth report writing, then back to standing when you take and make phone calls.

Video meetings are best made from a standing position as this helps keep you alert, creative and motivated. Many find that stand-up meetings tend to run more efficiently and finish sooner.

Avoid the post-lunch energy slump by spending a period working with your standing desk converter in the upright position, and always leave your desk in the ‘up’ position when you leave your office for the day. This will remind you to start your morning working from your feet, especially if you have a sedentary commute.

Team your standing desk converter with an anti-fatigue mat to help promote micro-movements while you are on your feet, protect joints and ease fatigue. This improves the health benefits of a standing desk converter.

Visit our ‘Ask Linda’ webpage to view advice and videos from our resident expert physiotherapist. Linda recommends adopting a variety of important sit-stand habits, equally helpful to new and experienced standing desk users wishing to adopt best practices.

1. What things should be considered before buying a standing desk converter?
• what space do you have available? Standing Desk Converters come in a range of shapes and sizes, including corner desks to maximise space. Check the base footprint of the standing desk converter you are considering ensuring it will fit securely on your existing desktop. It is not recommended to site a permanent standing desk converter on a glass table or desktop.
• how tall are you? Certain standing desk converter ranges, such as the Yo-Yo DESK® GO, are recommended for taller users. Check product info pages for details.
• how often will be you using your standing desk converter? If it needs to be packed away between work sessions, for example if you are short of space while homeworking, are a hot-desker or a student, consider getting a foldable standing desk converter such as the Yo-Yo DESK® LITE.
2. What other solutions should I consider?

We recommend you use an anti-fatigue mat with all sit-stand desks and these are available free with certain desks. Remember also to think about seating options. When evaluating seating options try to consider a perch stool or other active seating solutions as these will reduce the tendency to sit for prolonged periods and also encourage you to move your core muscles when seated.

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Divide your working day into periods spent standing and periods spent sitting. Moving between the two positions will help activate your metabolism, ease strain on your joints and keep you alert and productive.

All Sit-Stand.Com standing desk converters arrive with a set of user guidelines to ensure you get maximum standing desk benefits. If you are a stand-up desk newbie, start gently, gradually increasing the amount of time you spend standing. This will ease joint and muscle ache and help your body get used to active working habits.

Get into the habit of standing at your standing desk converter at certain times of day or for certain tasks - for example, immediately after lunch or while you are on the phone. Some people always like to do reading tasks from a standing position and writing tasks from a seated position.

Watch quick video tips on simple stretches to do at your standing desk from our expert physiotherapist Linda on our Ask Linda page. These simple exercises will improve your physical and mental health, keeping you fresh and pain-free throughout your working week.

Check your posture regularly to ensure you are working in the best ergonomic position. Find out how to set up your standing desk converter correctly here.

Why Sit-Stand.Com?

There is a host of reasons to choose Sit-Stand.Com®. We are the UK's No1 standing desk provider and are proud of our very high Trustpilot rating:

• Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. They include a warranty of up to seven years and 30-day FREE Trial.
• We have the widest range of active working solutions to suit all workplaces, needs and budgets.
• Our standing desk converters can be used straight out of the box; standing desks can be customised to your requirements.
• We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you get moving.