Office staff are found among the highest to be prone to health risks such as back pain, muscle fatigue and high blood pressure, due to the amount of time they spend sitting down. 8-10 hours per day spent sat at your office desk, along with time spent travelling and leisure time can add up to a shocking amount, but not everyone is aware of the risks sedentary behaviour can cause.

We all like to take the load off our feet on a busy day at work, but spending too much time inactive can have a negative affect on our muscles. Reduced movement can cause muscles to cramp up, pull or strain, resulting in muscle fatigue and aches and pains. Prolonged sitting also causes a steady compression on the spinal discs resulting in unwanted and painful back complaints.

When we sit the enzymes responsible for burning fat shut down. The metabolic rate is reduced causing an increase in fat retention, BMI scores and unhealthy cholesterol and blood pressure results. Amazingly standing can burn up to 50 more calories per hour!

Sedentary behaviour is the 4^th leading risk factor for global mortality. Help prevent this by breaking up the amount of time you spend sat at your desk. The height adjustability of a sit stand desk allows you to comfortably set the right sitting and standing height for you, making regular standing intervals easy, convenient and positively impacting your health.

Choose an ergonomic approach! Height adjustable desks are an indispensable resource for achieving better health, productivity, and reducing staff sick days.