8 Best Ways to Fight Fatigue When Standing at Work with Desk

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8 Ways to Beat Fatigue When Standing at Work 
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A study by the Annals of Internal Medicine has
shown a direct relationship between early
mortality and sitting for too long, regardless of
how much exercise you do afterwards
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NOW THATS SCARY
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Standing has become very popular as a way to be
more productive
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THE RISE OF STANDING DESKS
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Here are 8 best ways to fight the urge to sit
back down when you stand at work
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MAINTAIN THE PROPER POSTURE
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Standing properly and maintaining good posture is
key to remaining energized and getting the right
benefits from standing
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Chin parallel to the floor
Shoulders should be even
According to the Harvard Medical School and other
experts,, a good standing posture entails the
following
Spine should be neutral and straight
Body weight evenly distributed between two feet
Abdominal muscles should be braced
Hips should be even
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The American Chiropractic Association
Good posture enables the correct alignment and
proper function of muscles and joints
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For those who lift and carry objects at work,
balancing the weights among the left and right
arms can prevent scoliosis
Proper Lifting Posture
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WEAR THE RIGHT SHOES
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Footwear with proper arch and sole support goes a
long way in helping you stand longer when working
at your standing desk
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Good pair of shoes should maintain the arch of
the feet and support the soles
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University of Calgary biomechanics professor Dr.
Benno Nigg
Each person should just wear shoes that he or she
considers comfortable
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Professional clogs
Comfortable sneakers
Types of recommended shoes include 
Running shoes with excellent cushioning
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New Balance sneakers
The type of shoe worn depends on workplace dress
codes
Dansko clogs
Ascis Gel shoes
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The National Institute For Occupational Safety
Using shoe inserts and compression hosiery to
counter the adverse effects of standing for long
time periods
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ALTERNATE BETWEEN SITTING, STANDING, AND WALKING
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Standing shouldnt be your only position when you
work. In fact, standing for too long has its
share of adverse effects on your health
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Promote better vascular health
Burns calories
In moderate doses, standing
Engages your thigh muscles
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National Institute For Occupational Safety
Prolonged standing at work leads to lower back
and leg pain, cardiovascular problems, and
numerous issues for pregnant women
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WHATS THE SOLUTION? 
Alternate between sitting, standing, and walking
throughout the day
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Cornell Universitys research
Sit for 20 minutes
Stand for 8 minutes
Move for 2 minutes
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VARY THE WAY YOU STAND
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Varying the way you stand from time to time helps
engage different parts of your leg and core
muscles
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The CCOHS and CIOSH suggest the following 2 ways
to vary the way you stand
Use a foot stool
A floor or anti fatigue standing mat with its
rubberized texture and mixed terrain help engage
different part of your leg muscles as you stand
A foot rest or stool helps shift your weight
between your legs as you stand, resting your legs
periodically without sitting back down and
breaking your routine
Use a floor mat
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Use a foot stool
The Terra Standing Desk Mat for example
Safco Adjustable Footrest for example
Use a floor mat
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STRETCH FROM TIME TO TIME
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Occasional stretches is essential to alleviate
the weight on the spine from maintaining the same
posture, giving back and leg muscles a
much-needed break
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Stretching and moving around enables healthy
blood circulation, as standing in the same
position results in preferential blood flow to
the lower limbs due to gravity
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The Mayo Clinic 
 Stretches for the shoulders, upper arms, head
and neck, lower back, and thighs
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Physiotherapist Dr. Carmen Roberts 
Hip flexor, lateral trunk, and scapula
retraction stretches
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PRACTICE CORE AND FOUNDATION EXERCISES
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Exercises that strengthen the core  the
abdominal and lower back muscles that stabilise
the spine and pelvis can improve posture,
especially when standing
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Core exercises recommended by WebMD
Single leg extensions, planks, and Pilates-based
exercises targeting the abdominal and lower back
muscles
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Foundation exercises have also gained popularity
as a way to strengthen your core and give you
more stamina when you stand
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GET A SIT STAND CHAIR
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Sit-stand chairs as their name suggests enable
you to switch between sitting and standing
positions on a whim
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Sit Stand Chairs usually consist of a sturdy base
at the bottom, and a stool at the top that is
height adjustable
Good blood circulation
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GET AN ADJUSTABLE STANDING DESK
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An adjustable standing desk allows you to switch
between sitting and standing modes so your
posture can easily be changed
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Australian researchers surveyed a few office
workers 
Users reported a decrease in fatigue and lower
back stress when switching between seated to
standing postures every 30 minutes
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Mayo Clinic offers a guide to setting up an
ergonomic standing workstation
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GOOD DESK RISER IS A INEXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE TO
CONSIDER
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ITS NOT JUST ABOUT STANDING
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The general consensus is that standing is
beneficial for your health
The overall conclusion from all of the major
studies is that adding variety to your work
posture throughout the day
is key to better health
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