I've been "standing" for about 1.5 yrs now.
I started out with a Geekdesk at home and then also got an ergodepot desk for work - they're about $900 and $600 respectively (incl shipping) and worth every penny. THese desks are more expensive options because they are height adjustable. Height adjustable is the key bc it allows you to sit (not at a bar stool, but a real office chair).
- My "default" position is standing (with an amusingly named "anti-fatigue mat" which my dog tends to get fatigued and sleep on regularly). When my legs are tired, I sit. I can do this quickly and without any strain in my neck, back or arms because the desks are motorized. I might switch positions a few times a day.
- Phone calls are always taken standing. Certain tasks that require a lot of intense focus I might sit for. At home I'll watch a TV show standing, for example. Even after a run, I'll stand.
- I'm a runner and hate sitting for long periods. I also have bad posture and have had some minor back pain from sitting. That all went away with the desk.
- POSTURE! It's so easy to sit and slouch or crane your neck or whatever. Standing doesn't fix that but it certainly makes it easier to have better posture without thinking about it.
- A standing desk makes it incredibly easy to "get situated". Just walk up to it, do something, and walk away. Much less latency than sitting at a big chair, shuffling up to the desk, doing something, and then getting up from the chair.
- I love answering questions about my standing desk (yes, I can be an amazing sales person!) because I think everyone should have one. Remember, I'm talking about a height adjustable desk, not these $30 ikea deals on bricks. The point is, you can always go back to sitting normally so it's not a major commitment and people need time to adjust. To me, every office should outfit H.A. desks so employees can make their own decision.
- The health benefits are pretty well established. Read the NYT article http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/sunday-review/stand-up-for... And look up the studies that discuss how enzymes for breaking down fat shut down when you sit.
- Definitely do NOT get a standing desk "to lose weight". That just seems silly to me. So maybe you'll burn ~100 calories more per day but most likely won't see anything noticable. This is a long term solution. The noticeable thing is that your leg muscles are actively engaged through the day, it's easier to activate various muscle groups bc you'll switch legs, stretch, etc. The major benefits apparently are with your heart but that ain't something you'll notice in the near term.
- I Love having "meetings" around my desk. Everyone stands, we look at the screen easily (no crowding of big chairs with arm rests) and things just stay more focused.
> Short video (of me) about Geekdesk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWVaKP7obbk&feature=g-upl
> Longer video (of me) describing 5 tips for posture incl standing desk but also adjusting a keyboard and monitor correctly, and even changing your keyboard layout: http://t.co/fi3DJbI3
> And of course, I am the ever-judgemental Dwight in my office :) http://t.co/pHDSWHyf