I’m going to start standing-sitting while working. Got a desk that can do it. Was curious how it has affected other people.

  • Vanth
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    342 days ago

    During COVID I switched from a sit-stand-walk around type job to WFH sitting for the full 8+ hours. I found myself spiraling into some real hip and lower back pain until I invested in some new home office furniture to enable more standing and moving around.

    Cheapo walking treadmill was the best $125 Bezos bucks I spent during lockdown.

    • FlashMobOfOne
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      122 days ago

      Walking makes a huge difference.

      I average around 14,000 steps a day, and the health benefits to your heart, lungs, joints, and back can’t be overstated.

      • @lennybird@lemmy.world
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        21 day ago

        Can you elaborate on the specific benefits you saw? Did you notice anything in terms of health metrics? Resting heart rate, HRV, blood pressure, watch sleep quality, etc.? I need some motivation to overhaul my desk setup lol.

        • FlashMobOfOne
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          41 day ago

          For me, the biggest benefits have been:

          • Significantly-reduced lower back pain
          • Better sleep, and I fall asleep more easily
          • Mood. (Note that it only takes 20 minutes of activity to get endorphins flowing)
          • I don’t get winded as quickly climbing stairs.