The global market for standing desks is booming, projected to reach US$12.6 billion by 2032 (£9.7 billion). These desks have been hailed as a simple fix for the health risks associated with sitting all day. However, recent research suggests that standing might not be the health booster many hoped for.

A new study from Australia involving over 83,000 participants found that prolonged standing may not improve heart health and could even increase the risk of certain circulatory problems.

Researchers discovered that standing for extended periods did not reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. In fact, spending too much time either sitting or standing was linked to a higher risk of problems such as varicose veins and feeling dizzy or lightheaded when you stand up.

  • @Chocrates
    30•2 months ago

    Your legs ache if you stand for a long time. Your really need to train to stand for 9 or 10 hours.

    I have a high chair so I sit/stand at will. When my legs hurt I sit more.

    I think the long term is probably that office work is just bad for humans and shouldn’t exist.

    • VikEnglish
      7•2 months ago

      I have an adjustable sit stand desk, and I sometimes stand for hours without realising.

      I have a friend elsewhere in Europe with a similar office setup, and we remind each other to move the desk up and down during the day 😊

      To your last point, I would ordinarily agree but we sometimes ‘trap’ ourselves playing halo 3 together and what not.

      • @Chocrates
        2•2 months ago

        true, 3 hours of video games is still probably better than 30 years of 9 - 5 though. Modern sedentary lives i guess are the real problem