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In the rapidly evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace characterized by predominantly sedentary roles, especially in Canada, the standing desk or sit stand desk has emerged as a sought-after solution to counteract the adverse effects of prolonged sitting. The well-established health benefits of standing, ranging from improved posture to enhanced circulation, have propelled the ergonomic sit stand desk into the forefront of office furniture innovation.  However, the key to reaping...

Standing desk. In Canada, this ergonomic solution has been here for a while. Some of you have probably heard about it, or you may have even used one at work. However, if this is the first time you’re hearing of the standing desk or the sit stand desk, or if you’re new to the sit stand lifestyle, this post is specifically for you. In...

A sedentary lifestyle is generally characterized by the lack of movement, specifically by prolonged sitting, one that is often associated with many of today’s modern employees and workers who spend their days on their desk and chair, glued to their computer. With this, you might be wondering—if sedentary lifestyle is associated with prolonged sitting, will standing for long periods of time combat its negative...

If you live a sedentary lifestyle and your everyday activities are characterized by excessive phone use and typing on a computer, you’re a likely candidate to several health risks that can have long-term and debilitating side effects. Spine and joint issues are a big risk, including chronic diseases such as heart problems and diabetes. One of the things you must watch out for is...

Looking for an ergonomic high back chair for your office? You’ll find so many options in the market that it can be quite overwhelming trying to check which chair is right for you. As with many ergonomic office equipment, shopping for an ergonomic high back chair will require some research, some checking on your part to determine which ergonomic features are most important for...

Most working professionals spend most of their waking moments seated on a chair and working on a desk. In fact, research says that people spend about 85,500 hours sitting over the span of their career. It is no wonder sedentary lifestyle seems to have become the normal lifestyle today. Extended sitting in the office appears to be unavoidable for many individuals, and this has...

Breaking free from sedentary lifestyles may seem daunting, what with the fact that many facets of today’s world seem to be associated with lack or minimal movement—from a lot of work today being characterized by sitting in front of computers to most forms of entertainment and relaxation involving sitting in front of the television or the computer, playing simulation games or watching movies. The...

While we are still in the season of the New Year, it’s the best time to make the most of the renewed energy and the momentum we have during this season to jumpstart new goals and develop new habits. This is also the best time to plan to create the best year yet. How are you doing with your health goals? In the previous...

Is a healthier lifestyle one of your goals this 2024? You’re not alone! In fact, in 2022, up to 43% of Canadians indicated improved health as one of their New Year’s resolutions. And what better time to renew your commitment to better health than the start of the year, right? One of the best ways to get started in this resolution is to commit...