Teleworking: standing desks may ultimately be bad for your health

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With this new study, the concept of standing desk will lose its superb. A team of researchers from the University of Sydney has just published surprising results in the International Journal of Epidemiology.

This alternative to the traditional seated desk, widely adopted by teleworkers, could actually increase the risk of circulatory diseases.

Underestimated risks

The data is clear. For every additional half hour spent standing beyond two hours, the risk of developing circulatory problems increases by 11%.

Researchers analyzed data from more than 83,000 participants equipped with high-precision activity monitors. Contrary to popular belief, standing does not improve cardiovascular health in the long term.

The myth of the standing desk falls flat

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Standing desk manufacturers and their advocates claim that investing in an elevated workstation improves your health. This marketing promise falters in the face of these findings. Not only does prolonged standing not help prevent heart attacks or strokes, but it promotes the development of varicose veins.

The real problem is not the position itself, but the prolonged immobility. Professor Matthew Ahmadi of the University of Sydney is adamant: “Standing for long periods of time will not compensate for a sedentary lifestyle.”

So what can we do??

Experts are now advocating a more nuanced approach. Emmanuel Stamatakis, a specialist in connected objects and co-author of the study, recommends incorporating regular movement into your workday.

A simple walk or a few stretches are more beneficial than a static position, whether sitting or standing.

• PointA new study finds that standing desks increase the risk of circulatory problems by 11% for every half hour of uset 1
• Prolonged immobility is harmful, no matter what position you adopt
• The key is regular movement rather than choosing between sitting and standing

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