Did you feel uncomfortable or noticed some back pains after a long day of work and sitting? Especially after the pandemic, a lot of people are working from home all the time and tend to just be sitting all day. Here are some tips to update your workout room/workspace, which will help you to stay active and not sitting all day!
The Stand
Let’s start with the stand. This is the one that you put on your desk and lift it up so that it rises to eye level and you can stand or work standing if you wanted to. If you already have a desk in good condition that you like and you don’t want to replace the whole desk, a stand that you can lift up and then still get the same benefits is definitely worth considering.
A stand has multiple levels which enable you to put a laptop or keyboard and a monitor at a higher level. Lifting up the stand is really simple, just grab the handle on the side and you can lift it up as high as you’d like, so it would be good to find the right height for your eye level and then keep it there.
The stand itself alone could be already an upgrade since it makes you to sit less and that helps a lot. It’s the solution to those who want to get a break between the day of constant sitting. One thing to be noted is that you can also get a padded cushiony mat on the floor, so you can stand there and your feet won’t get too tired.
Standing Desk
There’s also standing desks available on multiple stores specifically designed for home walking treadmills. A standing desk is a great way to upgrade your work-from-home setup and improve both your physical and mental health. It has similar features and functions as a stand mentioned, such as saved heights for different users etc. If you’re starting from the scratch for your workout room, pick a standing desk and that would just solve all problems.
Not only can it help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, but it can also help improve posture due to increased exercise which leads to better back health and cognitive function. With a standing desk, you can enjoy improved focus and great productivity while getting some exercises.
Under Desk Treadmill
An under desk treadmill or home walking treadmill is not a regular treadmill that you’ll find at a gym. Because of the compact design, it’s easily storage. You can also lift it up and move it easily because of the wheels that it has at the front. It often comes with a remote that has a couple different options for you to control the power, speed while you’re walking. It displays the steps and counts them as you walk. You can increase the speed easily by pressing the button. The sound of walking and the machine running is not loud, so you don’t need to worry about complaints from neighbors.
The fact that you can decide the speed of the treadmill and walk steadily on it enables you to type, use your mouse to work normally. You know how it’d work if you have ever walked and texted and not tripped then you would be absolutely fine doing this too. But after all, you got to figure out what’s going to work for you.
Lastly, if you do have pets at home, it might scare them a little bit. Do make sure they do not go on the treadmill as a per may be quite curious and it’s not the safest for them.
Conclusion
Getting a stand for your desk to make it a standing desk or standing desk and also getting a treadmill for under it. This is the ideal way to upgrade your work from home (WFH) set up. Not only does it help break the monotony of sitting all day, but also helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases and improve posture due to increased exercise which leads to better back health and cognition. With this combination, you can enjoy improved focus, energy levels and even virtual workouts. Now if you’re ready to take control of your physical and mental well-being – try upgrading your WFH setup with these tips!
