Ergotron Blog

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...