Who doesn’t want to be more productive in the office? Better able to focus, more motivated, and able to avoid the adverse effects of mental fatigue. Did you know that making the move to a standing desk could significantly boost your performance at work? The Stand More AT Work (SMArT Work) study, conducted at Leicester and Loughborough Universities, reported that workers who stood for longer periods were less tired and more engaged and even performed better. Here, we consider how switching to a standing desk at work could help enhance your productivity and focus.

Stay Focused

We can’t be productive at work if we are not focused on the task at hand. You probably find it easier to focus your brain when you work out. The same is true when using a standing desk. Standing improves blood circulation through your body, burns calories, and overcomes feelings of fatigue. All of these things help to improve your focus at work.

Workers with a short attention span, particularly those with ADHD, find that fidgeting around helps to maintain their focus on a particular task. Using a standing desk allows you to move around frequently and dispel any pent-up energy that may prevent you from entirely focusing on your daily tasks.

Don’t expect to see results straight away. It may take time to get used to your new standing desk, so be patient. However, if you replace your existing office desk and chair with a standing alternative, you will soon be reaping the benefits of improved focus.

Boost Brain Health

Standing can positively impact your physical and mental well-being and even increase your life expectancy. But did you know that standing can also drastically affect your cognitive performance? After all, an active brain is a healthy brain, and the act of standing to work exercises different parts of the brain compared to sitting. Research published in the Oxford University Press journal "Brain" suggests that blood circulation to the brain is activated by standing on just one or both feet. Blood flow and an adequate supply of nutrients to the brain are directly associated with cognitive function. Sitting down for as little as 10 minutes can noticeably impair blood flow to your brain. Standing also encourages neurogenesis, the process of creating new brain cells from stem cells. This can help to improve your focus, sharpen your mind and boost your memory.

Standing desks are becoming increasingly popular in both office and school settings as they help to give the brain the boost it needs.

Energy Boost

We have all experienced the afternoon energy slump in the office. After finishing our dinner and afternoon coffee, our energy levels start to wane, and we are left feeling lethargic and unmotivated. Standing at your desk helps to keep your energy levels stable throughout the day, meaning that you avoid the predictable afternoon crash. Wouldn't you love to be able to approach the afternoon at the office with as much vigor as the morning? Imagine how much work you could get done over the course of the day!

Pain Relief

Nothing is more distracting than painful muscles and joints when you are trying to power through your mountain of work. Sitting for prolonged periods of time leads to chronic musculoskeletal problems and their associated aches and pains. In addition, a sitting position can place extra pressure on your lower back, neck, and shoulders and even cause your hip flexor muscles to shorten. By eliminating this pressure and associated chronic pain, standing at your desk can help to improve your focus and, most importantly, your work output. Less pain also means you are less likely to take time off work to recover or attend doctor’s appointments.

Employee Morale Matters

Who doesn’t want to feel appreciated and respected by their boss? Investing time and money in your employees can help to boost their motivation and dedication. What better way to show your employees that you care than by providing them with new ergonomic office furniture that places their mental and physical wellbeing as a top priority?

While you may have to invest considerable money in purchasing height adjustable standing desks for your team, it will be worth the outlay in the long run. Good quality sit-stand desks will boost productivity and motivation and help to reduce unnecessary sick days.

Wrap Up

Clearly, standing desks can benefit a lot more than just your health! If you are searching for a new height-adjustable standing desk, look no further than Flexispot. No matter what you are looking for, Flexispot offers an exciting range of height-adjustable standing desks, so you are bound to find the perfect one! Why not combine it with a practical height-adjustable wobble stool to get the most out of your new office furniture?