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Is standing to use your computer actually healthier? Or should I get an ergonomic chair? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Paradoxbuilder@alien.top to c/digitalnomad@expats.zone

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I'm in Indonesia now and my place doesn't have an office chair, just one without a backrest. I was told that was a nono, but when I checked online there is a lot of information on how standing is better for you long term, and I do know people who stand and use the computer.

I care about my health, so I want to know what is the best practice. I can't get another chair on short notice. Do I continue standing for now? I use the computer most of the day.

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[–] SVAuspicious@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (4 children)

I work faster and more effectively sitting than standing. I drink a lot of water so bathroom breaks are stretch breaks. A good chair is important.

The standing advocates never seem to have credible, peer-reviewed scientific footnotes.

I've had jobs with lots of standing and it's a misery. If you sign up for the hype, get really good shoes.

[–] Chris_Talks_Football@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

The standing advocates never seem to have credible, peer-reviewed scientific footnotes.

I mean, that's just not true. There are tons of peer reviewed studies that show stand-sit desks and mixing up your posture by switching between standing and sitting has beneficial effects.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=standing+desk

[–] JayNYC92@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Science for the win. 💯

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