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Re: Ask HN: How is your standing desk working for you?

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Post by duyhtq »

Naomarik wrote: post #20

I have an Autonomous AI desk, got it shipped to UAE paying nearly double the price due to shipping and waiting about 3 months. I consider it money well spent. I find that in long stretches of work I really need to switch between standing and sitting else I become irritated. When I work outside home I'm most productive at a specific cafe that has both standup and sit down tables.

hi! i'm the founder of autonomous. thank you for order! we're working hard to add more distribution centers around the world (we have 5 now: new york, california, toronto, amsterdam, and shenzhen) and that will reduce the shipping cost for customers around the world.

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Post by ArlenBales »

ceejayoz wrote: post #107
ArlenBales wrote: post #96

I've been using a LifeSpan treadmill desk for the last 5 years. I probably walk 1500+ miles each year on the treadmill, usually 4-5 hours a day (weekdays only) @ 1.5-2MPH. It's absolutely amazing, and it's so habitual now that I have a harder time concentrating when I'm not walking and typing (my legs get really restless). A really nice side benefit is when I go running or hiking, even after a long spell of not runni…

Any concern about needing knee/hip replacements at some point from all the extra walking? I've been thinking about a treadmill desk but worry about damaging my joints.

I'm 32 and have been a long distance runner most my life without ever having knee issues. I walk in my running shoes for stability and cushion, and since walking is a lot less impact than running, I'm not concerned about it.

Re: Ask HN: How is your standing desk working for you?

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Post by verylittlemeat »

akulbe wrote: post #75

Can't beat this drum enough. Consider using a treadmill desk. Alternate between sitting and walking. Moving is better than standing still. See my setup. https://www.dropbox.com/s/089qqvaa7j5ob77/office_setup.jpg I've lost a lot of weight with this setup. Still have a long way to go. I've found the key to concentration is walking slow. It has a max speed of 4MPH (which is way too fast). I walk at a pace of 1.2 - 1.4 m…

The difference between a treadmill desk and a standing desk is as dramatic as a standing desk and a traditional desk.

I have been using a treadmill desk for 2 years and it one of the best purchases I ever made. I set a goal for myself to walk a measly 2 miles a day at any pace. This small bit of exercise often ends up setting the tone for my entire day. It's a baseline accomplishment that helps me control my diet, go to the gym more often and be more proactive in most aspects of my life.

It's sort of like having good sleep hygiene. It's not going to solve all your problems directly but it has a noticeable effect on almost everything you do.

Re: Ask HN: How is your standing desk working for you?

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Post by [deleted] »

duyhtq wrote: post #140

i'm biased as we're one of the standing desk makers (Autonomous), but our 50+ people team and more than 50,000+ companies are actively using our own standing desks daily. we're also developing new accessories around the desk, like the anti-fatigue mat, so that your sit/stand experience would be better throughout the day. anti-fatigue mat https://www.autonomous.ai/anti-fatigue-mat-standing-desk-acc... our desk https:/…

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Re: Ask HN: How is your standing desk working for you?

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Post by slantyyz »

rubicon33 wrote: post #118

I purchased a standing desk about a year ago. I've found that I use it a lot less than I thought I would. On average, I spend about 1 hour a day standing. Why? - I find it difficult to stand for long periods of time, much more difficult than walking or running for the same duration of time. I tend to get tired of standing after about 40 minutes, and just want to sit down. I can run for hours. - I find it more difficu…

Fortunately I used a makeshift setup before investing into a more permanent solution.

It took me a week or so to get used to standing for long periods at a time. For the first couple of days it was brutal enough that I was wondering "wtf am I thinking doing this", but it got easier and easier with each day. Of course, everyone's different, and everyone's mileage will vary.

Re: Ask HN: How is your standing desk working for you?

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Post by slantyyz »

holtbp wrote: post #115
slantyyz wrote: post #106

I have a standing only setup that is based off IKEA's hand cranked standing desk (I take advantage of the empty space below the desk for storage). I started with a makeshift platform on a table to make sure it was not a fad for me before getting my current setup. I found my posture improved while standing. Having said that, I don't know if my health or anything like that improved significantly by standing. I love wor…

> If you're thinking of getting the IKEA hand cranked desk, be aware that the table top that comes with it is not solid. I originally wanted to cut a hole in it to permanently mount my dual monitor stand, but doing so would have compromised the structural integrity of the table top. For this exact reason, I made my own tabletop. I went to Home Depot, bought a big piece of hardboard (4ft x 8ft x 2in) and had them cut…

With respect to particle board, even that is better than what came with my desk. The table top is actually a hollow frame with reinforcement here and there.

Re: Ask HN: How is your standing desk working for you?

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Post by maxxxxx »

keyboardmonkey wrote: post #138
maxxxxx wrote: post #56

I am getting a little lazy and am starting to sit down more again. Standing the whole day is also pretty hard on my knees. But it's nice to be able to mix it up. In general I am getting more and more envious of people who have a job that allows them to move around a lot. Being in one place the whole day just plain sucks, be it sitting or standing.

the answer for me is to recline when working... and put that energy into a proper workout, which also means you can workout in a way that doesn't impact your knees.

To me it's about changing position. Sitting, standing, treadmill, reclining or whatever. It's all causing problems if you do any of these for 8 hours straight.

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Post by meej »

drfuchs wrote: post #74
nathcd wrote: post #51

A couple years ago my co-worker and I each built the $22 IKEA standing desk from iamnotaprogrammer.com[1]. We also each got a nice standing mat and stool (about $100 each), and I got a monitor mount (about $50). It's been excellent. I'd say I spend about half my time standing and half sitting on the stool. For me, rather than losing focus when I'm standing, sometimes I'll just pace around my office a bit, which I've…

Many folks mention standing on a mat. Anybody care to give specific advice on what to buy (brand, material, thickness, link, whatever)?

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-standing-desk-mat/

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Post by SubiculumCode »

mysterydip wrote: post #135
SubiculumCode wrote: post #124

I've been working at a standing desk for a year now made of two study card board boxes. Looms ugly, but is at a very comfortable height, and so have declined offers to buy me a 'real' standing desk. I usually alternate standing and sitting in 80+% standing / 20-% sitting split. I ront feel guilty when I go home and sit on the couch for a bit, my intestines and other organs feel much better now after standing as sitti…

Can you explain more around how you transition between sitting and standing with your setup? I'm imagining either a laptop or you collapse/expand the boxes?

I am lucky enough to have enough desk to have a spot for my laptop on the regular desk, which I then remote in to the server if I need to work.

What is interesting in my poor man setup is that my mouse is lower than my keyboard by maybe 25-30 cm, which I have found to be quite comfortable position.

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Post by onnnon »

I tried to use a standing desk while coding, but I also had a hard time concentrating, so I stopped. However, according to Dr. Joan Vernikos [1] (former Director of Life Sciences at NASA, and author of Sitting Kills, Moving Heals [2]), neither sitting or standing for extended periods is healthy. It's all about movement and gravity. For a detailed explanation of why this is, and the research that backs it up, check out this interview between her and Dr. Mercola [3], it's really interesting. They talk specifically about standing desks at this time marker [4].

[1] http://www.joanvernikos.com/pages/about-dr-joan.php

[2] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MU12HU8/

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDhXJGZJJd4

[4] https://youtu.be/KDhXJGZJJd4?t=1881

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