Standing desks are the latest addition to office furniture design and desking solutions. Numerous studies and reports in the media claim that sedentary behaviour and prolonged sitting at work can have a massive impact on your health and well-being.  Sitting has been labelled as the new smoking - promote an active lifestyle to try and combat the effects today!

Standing at work and breaking up long periods of sitting can help prevent the effects of sedentary behaviour such as; type 2 diabetes and obesity. Prolonged sitting slows down the metabolic rate which effects the body's blood sugar, blood pressure and ability to break down body fat. Sitting exerts far less calories than standing leading to bigger waist circumference and body mass index.

Research shows standing for an extra 2 hours per day can help lower blood sugar levels. This split into regular intervals throughout the day is equivalent to just 15 minutes per hour. Not only does an active lifestyle prevent aches, pains, and health problems caused by sedentary behaviour but also increases employee morale and productivity in the workplace.

A simple switch from sitting to standing at work can have unbelievable benefits. A clever yet simple way to get started is with a sit stand desk. Banish back problems and get set for a healthier 2017.

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Standing has been shown to promote productivity and creativity in the workplace. Introduce a standing desk into any office or meeting area and reap the benefits.

The versatility and effectiveness of a sit stand desk allows them to be used in a number of ways. From providing effective communication points in collaborative meeting areas, to simply providing height adjustment to employees throughout the office. Linked to health benefits and weight loss, standing desks have increased in popularity over the last 12 months. Of course, all this is only possible if they are used correctly.

Read our top tips to ensure your getting optimum usage from you're standing desk.

Correct Height

It is important to ensure you are standing at the correct height. Your desk should be at or slightly below elbow height. This means your arms should be positioned at a 90 degree angle from the floor. The correct desk height prevents health complaints such as back pain and muscle fatigue leaning and incorrect posture can cause. Some height adjustable desks have programmable functions allowing you to store personal height settings, abling you to reach them quickly and easily at the click of a button.

Correct Posture

Establishing the correct height is an important element to gaining a healthy standing posture. It's so easy to stand with your legs crossed and your hip buckled, but this puts pressure on the neck and spine. Feet should be hip width apart, and knees should be slightly bent. It's a good idea to shift your weight regularly from each foot to increase comfort and prevent straining.

Short Intervals

Don't replace prolonged sitting with prolonged standing. Prolonged standing is just as harmful, try to include a variation. The aim is to stand for a recommended 2 hours per day, this is equivalent to 15 minutes per hour. The process from sitting to standing should be made gradually, giving your body chance to adapt to the posture change.

Standing desks have been a big thing for office furniture over the last few years and are becoming increasingly valued in the workplace. Office furniture trends change so often it's hard to keep on track, and with the advancement of technology there are more and more options been developed.

When PCs were first introduced back in the 1970s, the need for large corner desks in the office were an essential to hold the old style bulky CRT monitors, and still allow enough workspace. Narrower and slimmer monitors were then designed which aided towards less space been required, quickly followed by laptops and tablets. This advancement has led to improved aesthetics in office furniture design resulting in the launch of bench desking and standing desks. Bench systems incorporate shared legs and components which allows for large uninterrupted work areas, team flexibility and reduced costs. An integrated toolbar screens on some benching allows the user to mount multiple monitors and accessories, freeing up desk space.

Technology is advancing quicker than ever before and the latest standing desks to hit the market show perfectly how technology has influenced the development of office desk design. Packed with heaps of features from electric height adjustment, anti-collision software, and Bluetooth connectivity enabling you to control the height of the desk via your smartphone, these desks are an intelligent advancement. Not only providing a smart addition to any office, they also provide excellent health benefits, increasing the metabolic rate and the amount of calories burnt each day.

Keep up with the latest design and trends with Hawk's premium adjustable desk Gravity. The complete package!

Increase classroom activity with a Stand Up Desk. Childhood obesity is an on-going problem, and with 1 in 10 children classed as been obese or overweight it proves they are simply not getting enough exercise.

The majority of a child’s daily life is spent studying in a classroom where they are encouraged to sit and work at a static desk. This sedentary behaviour teamed with hours on games consoles and an unhealthy diet is a harmful combination.

Introducing a stand up desk into classrooms will increase the percentage of individual activity each day and promote an active lifestyle. Allowing pupils to stand up for short intervals will reduce fatigue; improve productivity and increase the metabolic rate. Research shows that stand up desks burn more calories, as standing increases the heart rate which burns an extra 50 calories per hour.

Obesity related ill-health costs the NHS millions every year. In an aim to combat this issue the government have discussed introducing a soft drinks levy. This won’t stop the consumption of sugary drinks or unhealthy lifestyles, what we really need to do is get Britain on the move with a stand up desk.

From reduced power consumption to safety mechanisms and Bluetooth connectivity, todays standing desks offer a variety of extras.

A budget standing desk usually comprises of minimal components; a basic lifting column, standard controller and desktop. Mid - Premium ranges incorporate more advanced elements, which not everyone is aware of. Take a look at our list of some of the top tech components we feel a premium standing desk should include (or atleast offer). Review the features then ask yourself 'how intelligent is your own standing desk?'

PIEZO Anti-collision Technology

This technology from LINAK incorporates a PIEZO sensor into the lifting column which feels for any obstruction when raising or lowering the desk. If any obstruction is found the desk will halt and reverse to avoid collision. Provide a longer lifetime to your office equipment.

ZERO Technology

Standby mode ensures your standing desk is ready at the push of a button. Zero Technology reduces standby power consumption to 0.1 w also reducing CO2 emissions.

Bluetooth Dongle

Simply plug into a compatible product, download the app and your ready! This adaptor allows you to control the height of your standing desk through your smartphone or tablet. The app also allows you to store 2 height settings. Compact, minimum and simple!

Desk Control Software

Installed on your PC or Mac this software makes adjustment of your desk part of your daily routine. This software contains 3 memory presents, as well as providing prompts reminding you to stand. A personal tool allowing you to create personal targets by entering height, weight and how many calories you'd like to burn per session.

Sit stand desks are here to get Britain standing! The aim of a standing desk is to gradually get users that sit all day to begin introducing regular standing intervals into their daily routine. However, its hard to remember to stand when you've spent most of your working life spent sat on an office chair, so what can we do to ensure we remember?

Install Desktop Reminders to Stand

Available for certain ranges of sit stand desking, clever desktop software and apps provide regular prompts and reminders to stand. These prompts are based on individual goals and targets set by you. Simply enter your desk height, weight and how many calories you'd like to burn and watch as the countdown begins. You can view and amend your targets easily via the simple viewing box shown on your desktop.

More than just Reminders to Stand

Desktop software allows you to store a number of pre-sets for desktop heights suitable for you. Get the correct height at just the click of a button. As well as the controller, the software also allows you to adjust the height direct from your computer screen.

Get standing with a sit stand desk today and install desktop reminders to stand - transform your health for the better!

Mid-range height adjustable desking offering a cheaper access to a premium desk.

The Kick & Click desk is our brand new mid-range height adjustable desking. Incorporating world renowned LINAK actuators this adjustable desk gives the cheapest access to a premium lifting column. These world renowned actuators ensure the desk is strong and reliable with a 38mm/s movement speed and height adjustment from 705-1205mm.

Reduce installation time by half

So your wondering where it gets its name from? A tool-less design means components are simply mounted together and gently 'kicked' (or pushed) into place. Each component will make a 'click' sound to let you know its ready. Requiring only 6 screws that are used for fixing the desktop in place, this click together design will reduce installation time by half! Take a look at this Kick & Click assembly video .

Available as single desks only starting in widths of 1400-1800mm and depths of 600 or 800mm.

Metalwork on these desks is available in silver only.

• ZERO™ technology. Standby power consumption is reduced from 1-2 watts (typical electric desk) to just 0.1W.
• PVC free. For health reasons and for the sake of the environment the LINAK actuators are PVC-free as standard making them more environmentally friendly than their predecessors.
• Storage and cover for unsightly wires. Clever ducts in the frame allow the wires to be easily tucked into place –no need for fiddly clips and tools.

To show how reliable and trustworthy these desks are we offer a 10 year guarantee on all wooden and metal parts, 5 years on actuator/electrical components.

Sit stand desks are at the height of the office furniture industry. Providing health benefits and improving staff productivity, these desks are a vital necessity to the modern day office. Allow yourself to learn more and improve your experience by following helpful tips and guidelines.

Read our own Tips for Sit Stand Desk Users

Adapt the Correct Posture - Don't stand to attention. Allow your body to move when it needs by standing at ease.

Choose Supportive Shoes - The shoes you wear will have a significant effect on how comfortable you are standing for frequent periods. Try to avoid high heeled shoes and choose a pair that gives enough support to get you through your working day.

Set Prompts and Reminders- Some sit stand desks incorporate intelligent software allowing you to programme individual goals and targets. This software will provide prompts when its time to stand. Alternatively, set outlook or desktop reminders to ensure regular adjustment.

Stand and Talk - Stand up to take telephone calls and have discussions with colleagues.

Ensure Correct Desk Height - It is important to ensure you are working at the correct desk height. Your sit stand desk should be at or slightly below elbow level for both sitting and standing.

Anti-fatigue Floor Mats - Most offices are built with hard flooring (even if they are carpet covered), anti-fatigue floor mats are a great addition for comfort. The cushiness of the mat keeps you slightly off balance making you contract your calf and shin muscles.

Sit stand desks have been around since the 18th and 19th centuries where they were popular in the homes and offices of the rich. In the last few years they have regained their popularity due to their suspected link to health benefits. Everyone's talking about them, but what is a sit stand desk?

A sit stand desk (or height adjustable desk) is a desk that can be adjusted from sitting to standing height.

Most seated desks have a standardized height of around 740mm, whereas sit stand desks can range in height from 680 to 1205mm depending on the manufacture. A range of heights allows the desk to adapt to the individual user - after all we are all different sizes.

There are a number of variations available:

Hand crank- simply wind the desk up and down

Counterbalance system- apply weight to the top allowing it to lower, or lift by pushing a lever

Electronic motor - moves up and down at the push of a button whilst plugged into a power source. They all range in price but with numerous options available from budget to high-end there's no reason to say no.

Height adjustable desks are taking the place of seated desks. Standing instead of sitting prevents issues caused from prolonged sitting and sedentary behaviour. Standing activates fat burning enzymes, engages muscles and accelerates blood circulation aiding towards improved energy levels and productivity.

There's no surprise they are in high demand!

Height adjustable desks are increasingly popular now more than ever, with hundreds of different designs and ranges in the office furniture industry today. The present office furniture market offers height adjustable desks in all shapes and sizes, from basic designs comprising of just a top and leg frame, to the more advanced versions incorporating wire management, screens and intelligent computer software.

It's easy to get flustered and confused when faced with hundreds of height adjustable desks to pick through, whether you're looking for a basic or premium adjustable desk here's a few features to consider:

Reliable Mechanism

This is the most important part of your desk and should be one of the first things you look at. The mechanism is responsible for lifting and lowering the desktop surface and all the components upon it. Therefore, it should be reliable, stable and strong- providing a decent load capacity.

Movement Speed

Your adjustable desk should move quickly and quietly from standing height to sitting height, helping you complete regular important standing intervals.

Large Range Of Adjustment

To accommodate as many people as possible your desk should be available in a range of all different sizes. Having a large variation of heights and widths will provide comfortable work spaces suitable for the individual, as well as aiding towards accommodating small office spaces or large desk hungry layouts.

Intelligent Technology

To help improve your health and well-being some ranges offer desktop and mobile app control software. The most intelligent software will store your personal goals and height settings allowing you to switch from sitting to standing at the click of a button. Regular prompts to stand will not only improve health but will help shift stubborn calories.

Cable Management

Whether these are supplied as part of the desk or optional extras, cable trays and wire management are important to help hide, disguise and store important computer wires.