Category: Standing Desks

You’re planning out your new standing desk workstation (complete with a FluidStance® Level®, of course)— but where do you start? Whether you’re new to stand-up work or trying to upgrade your current standing workstation, your desk can make a big difference in the feel of your office and your workflow. We’ve rounded up five of our favorite new and classic standing desks to give you...

With the rise in the use of standing desks and active workplaces, we’ve made some big strides toward prioritizing employee health and productivity in the modern workplace. As research repeatedly supports the benefits of reducing sedentary time in the workplace, people have begun to explore how we can make changes to improve learning in schools. For students, a new study finds, using a standing desk may improve...

If you’re going the DIY standing desk route with your new standing desk, you’re going to have to get creative. We’ve compiled some of our favorite standing desk creations—some of which are even adjustable—to jump-start your inspiration. 1) The Desk Hidden in a BookShelf Perfect for all you bookworms out there, this desk blends in perfectly with your office library. If you already have...

Photo courtesy of Fast Company For the first time, an elementary school has given every student a standing desk, according to Fast Company. The Bay Area’s Vallecito Elementary School cleared out the chairs and desks from its classrooms in favor of adopting a student standing desk customized in height for each student this school year. This move followed a successful pilot program of a single standing...

We’ve all heard that movement is key to a healthy, happy workday—and we all know how hard it can be to get moving when you’re stuck working at a desk all day. One great way to step up your wellness game at work is by investing in an adjustable height desk. Adjustable desks give you the freedom to find your own balance between sitting and standing, keeping you...

I am often asked what I think about the recent momentum of the standing desk movement, so I thought I would offer a quick post on where I believe the shift will ultimately land.  As many workers have begun to disrupt the traditional ideology of the seated eight + hour workday, it is important to remember what I like to...

Ilan Mocharia, a senior writer at Inc. wrote a great piece yesterday entitled 7 Things to Know about Switching to a Standing Desk. To read full article on Inc.com click here. While it is undeniable that standing is way better for us than sitting for extended periods of times, standing all day is not a panacea. I’ll outline the takeaways from Ian’s article...

We’re thrilled to share that today, FastCo Exist – a property of Fast Company – interviewed FluidStance’s founder Joel Heath on how the FluidStance® Level® brings motion to the desk. In the article, “Forget Treadmill Desks: This Device Lets You Surf In Place At Your Standing Desk”, FastCo Exist asks Joel his reason for developing the Level:  “I just felt like there had to be a...