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standing desk
[ stan-ding desk ]
noun
- a desk designed to be used while standing, often one whose height is adjustable.
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Origin of standing desk1
Example Sentences
A standing desk for her work-from-home setup and colorful, one-of-a-kind hand block-printed bedding from Anthropologie.
“A standing desk can provide a nice change from sitting at the office, but too much standing can be harmful. It's a good idea to take a break from standing during the work day, either by walking every half an hour or sitting for some parts of the day,†Norha recommends.
Kulinski has studied the effects of using a standing desk and found that simply standing instead of sitting for just 90 minutes a day improved several health indicators in people who are overweight but otherwise healthy.
A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance.
Read on for details on the latest, greatest WFH gear — including a pretty good standing desk I have been trying out.
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