Are Standing Desks Actually Better? | Treadmill Desk vs Bicycle vs Sitting

You’ve heard standing desks are all the rage, but are they actually better than sitting? I've been using a standing desk now for about 9 years, but it did have its issues. A few months ago I switched to an automatic sit-stand desk and am really enjoying it. But who cares about my experiences - what does the scientific literature have to say about sitting? Are standing desks better for your health and productivity? What about exercise desks? Let's dive into the research and find out!

What type of desk do you use? Let me know with a comment below!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Why is Sitting a Problem?
01:27 - Are Standing Desks any Better?
02:48 - What about Exercise Desks?
05:57 - So What Should You Do?
06:50 - What Do I Use?

LINKS FROM VIDEO:
The TRUTH About STANDING DESKS:    • The TRUTH About STANDING DESKS  
Desk Setup 2022 for Productivity (8 Favorite Gadgets for Efficiency):    • Desk Setup 2022 for Productivity (8 Favori...  
The Schedule That Changed My Life | Anatomy of a Balanced Productivity Schedule:    • The Schedule That Changed My Life | Anatom...  

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