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Writing for Authors
11 Dec 2018 at 09:15 PM PST
Updated 4 years ago

Helpful Tools for Writers: Standing Desk

By Catia Shattuck

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As a writer, you sit at a desk for long periods of time. But maybe it’s time to shake that up! One of the best helpful tools for writers is a standing desk. Stay fit and get all your work done at the same time.

Benefits of a Standing Desk

1. Standing burns more calories than sitting.

2. Standing may lower blood sugar and lessen the risk of heart disease.

3. Standing desks can reduce back strain and neck strain.

4. Standing may increase productivity.

5. Staying awake during the middle of the day is much easier if you’re standing.

6. It’s easier to move around if you’re already standing, increasing blood flow.

7. Standing usually results in better posture than sitting does.

Cons of a Standing Desk

1. It may result in foot pain, muscle soreness, and increase pressure on knees.

2. Standing can distract you from writing if you become uncomfortable.

3. Standing when you’re writing a novel is a form of multi-tasking, and it may not allow you to fully immerse yourself in writing.

Our Suggestion

If you want the benefits of a standing desk without the cons, we suggest getting an adjustable desk. That way, when your body tells you that you need to sit, you can sit. Don’t try to stand all day—that will just result in pain. Try standing during tasks that require less concentration, such as answering emails and writing social media posts. Then sit for those intense writing moments. Alternating between sitting and standing is actually more healthy (and better for your back) than standing all day or sitting all day because you’re moving. Of course, it’s a good idea to take breaks where you move around and stretch.

Helpful Tools for Writers: Standing Desk Options

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Desk Converters

These are standing “desks” that go on top of your current desk.

If all you use is a laptop, a simple, cheap stand like this would work:

SLYPNOS Adjustable Laptop Stand

laptop stand

If you only use a single monitor, a desk like this would fit your needs:

Lorell, LLR81974

Lorell Standing Desk

But if you need a little more space, one of these desks could be worth your while:

Desktop Tabletop Standing Desk

wide standing desk

 

VIVO Height Adjustable Standing Desk, DESK-V000B

Vivo standing desk with gas spring

If you want to get a little more fancy (and strain your arms less), you can get a desk with an electric adjusting button, like this one:

VARIDESK ProPlus Standing Desk Converter

Varidesk standing desk with electric spring

Complete Desks

If you want a complete desk rather than an adjuster that goes on top of an existing desk, check out these options:

Unique Furniture 205 Series Height Adjustable Standing Desk

Unique Furniture standing desk

VIVO Black Manual Height Adjustable Sit-Stand Desk

VIVO Manual Sit-Stand Desk

Techni Mobili Adjustable Standing Desk

Techni Mobili Adjustable Standing Desk

Have you used a standing desk? What do you use? We’d love to hear your experience with one of our helpful tools for writers in the comments below!

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  1. Lauraine Alexis
    Lauraine Alexis • 4 months ago

    I just purchased mine and it help a lot I got my adjustable-standing desk at lazy Maisons.

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  2. Lauraine Alexis
    Lauraine Alexis • 7 months ago

    Nice rea, just want to ask when in idle time, does this standing consume electricity or not? Just curios on the electric consumption for this kind of desk.

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