We’re on to week three of our ergonomic myths blog series in honor of National Ergonomics Month. It’s time to demystify another myth that may be hindering your path to a new sit-stand workstyle. MYTH: Standing desks are...
Evolving into a movement-friendly culture can be a challenge for many organizations. But with uninterrupted sitting negatively impacting employee productivity and contributing to many unhealthy and costly physical conditions,...
Hours spent sitting in your chair can lead to back pain that stays with you long after you leave the office. Get into a movement mindset while thoroughly improving your spine health and lowering your back pain with these...
It’s week two of National Ergonomics Month and time for our next ergonomic myth. MYTH: Sitting is the new smoking. Here’s where we stand: The phrase “sitting is the new smoking” may cause a few eye rolls, but...
There’s a sense of mystery in the unfamiliar field of ergonomics. Is ergonomics just about chair height and posture at work? Does it require expensive office equipment? And does it really matter, anyway? In honor of National...
We’re all familiar with the benefits of traditional exercise like running, weight lifting and even taking the stairs, but how do those activities stack up against standing? And where does the impact of sedentary behavior...
The average person typically sits more than 12 hours each day with much of that time spent at the workplace. To fight against a culture of inactivity, Ergotron has spent the last seven years raising awareness of the dangers...
Do contradictory research study results ever frustrate you? First we hear, for example, that butter is bad for us and then, just a few years later, people are adding it to their coffee for its supposed health benefits. It...
Who doesn’t want it, a happier, healthier workplace? Introducing sit-stand workstations in the office is one proven way to break up sedentary time, and break up all the aches, pains and stress associated with prolonged...
It’s possible to affordably upgrade existing desks with a sit-stand desk converter. But with so many brands, how do you choose the right one? In this recorded ErgoExpo webinar, Egotron shares our design criteria for...
