The Health Benefits Of Standing & Treadmill Desks

Weight Loss & Reduces Weight Gain

This may be a simple concept to understand, but it was actually not until a recent study that it was found standing burns more calories than sitting. While this may be a minute amount, there are ways to increase this number through the purchase of a treadmill desk. Treadmill desks, unlike standing desks, prompt constant movement, thereby burning more calories than you would by merely standing. If a treadmill desk is too much motion for you, however, it is still thought standing has its benefits to weight loss and reducing weight gain. This is because individuals are more likely to be moving when they are standing than when they are sitting. The difference between the calories burned sitting and standing is minimal—only 0.15 calories according to the study performed in late 2017—but it can make a significant difference over time.

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Lowers Blood Sugar And Cholesterol

A standing desk or treadmill desk also lowers blood sugar and cholesterol. A study was conducted in 2015 where office workers were asked to stand for 185 minutes after lunch. Participants were found to have reduced blood sugar levels of forty-three percent when compared to sitting during the same period. Another study found overweight office workers who alternated between standing and sitting every thirty minutes reduced blood sugar by an average 11.1 percent. Thus, there is clearly a correlation between standing and lowering blood sugar spikes that may result after eating. This can not only contribute to overall well-being; it can also lower the risk of diabetes, as those with high spikes in blood sugar have a much higher risk of becoming diabetic.

Cholesterol is a significant contributor to heart disease, and a sedentary lifestyle has been found to have the same impact. Studies conducted on individuals who spent most of their day standing and those who spent most of their day sitting found sedentary lifestyles are linked to a ninety percent increase in the risk of cardiovascular mortality and a 147 percent increase in the risk of cardiovascular events—such as heart attacks—when compared to an active lifestyle.

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