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Staying Fit and Healthy Around the Holidays
Happy holidays! It’s a time of merriment, a time of full tables and endless drinks, and a time to celebrate! Most of us feel that the holidays give us permission to take a break, not only from our daily routine but also from the discipline we often impose on ourselves during regular days. And while perhaps we all deserve this break, this often comes...
Workspace Inspirations for All Your Mid-Year Workplace Revamp Plans
Hello, MG Fam! It's been a while since we last shared with you some workspace inspirations here in the blog, and what better time to do that than now that we're in the middle of the year, it's summer, and some of you are likely thinking about doing some home office improvements. In this post, we're showcasing workstations that exude a unique character, ones that would...
The Best Way to Use the MotionGrey Standing Desk
Interested to get the MotionGrey standing desk? Congratulations! This might be the one single decision that will revolutionize your health while working. The MotionGrey standing desk is an adjustable desk that will encourage you to break free from your sedentary work habits and to be more active at work. An electric standing desk is, at its most basic form, a motor-powered desk that you...
How Much Standing Do You Really Need in a Day?
The risks associated with prolonged sitting have been known for years, even decades, but few people are taking these risks seriously and creating some significant change in their lifestyle. Many would argue the type of work they do leave them little choice when it comes to the physical activities they can do throughout their day. Computer work almost always glues people to their desks,...
How Teachers Benefit from Standing Desks
Are you an online teacher whose work involves hours spent in front of the computer, doing public speaking and talking to your students and checking homework and exam submissions? Online teachers have become all the more in demand during the pandemic. And even now that things are back to normal, many students continue to take online lessons to catch up or simply to learn...
(VIDEO) Standing Desk Review: Here's What MotionGrey Customers Have to Say About the MotionGrey Standing Desk
Ever considered investing on standing desks but not sure if they're truly worth the investment? In this post, we have three videos of individuals sharing their personal review of the MotionGrey standing desk, showing and sharing their initial experience of the desk after setting it up. Check these out and see whether standing desks are for you. Standing Desk Review by Gustavo Parolin Standing Desk...
Desk Treadmill Workouts: Tips for Staying Active at Work
Think you’re not moving enough? You’re not alone. In Canada, there is an estimated 18% of the population who live a sedentary lifestyle, walking less than 5,000 steps per day. A big number of this population consists of individuals whose job is characterized by computer work, sitting on their chair and facing their laptop for over 10 hours a day. This has caused a...
The Top 5 Ways to Add Movement to Your Working Day
Not moving enough at work? You’re not alone! In fact, research shows that only about 21% of adults meet the required amount of activity to stay healthy. And if your work entails being in front of the computer for most of the day, there is a high likelihood that you don’t belong to those 21%. Now the question is—what can you do to increase...
5 Daily Habits of Highly Productive People
Most people spend an average of 8 to 10 hours every day working, so it’s not unusual for our days to end good or go bad depending on the type of work we’re doing, how we feel about it, and—more importantly—whether we are able to do it well. The happiest people at work are those who are able to get a sense of meaning...
Do Standing Desks Help Back Pain? Uncovering the Truth
Are you experiencing back pain and looking at standing desks as a solution? Standing desks are among the newer ergonomic innovations in today’s offices. They are designed to convert an office into an ergonomic space, helping employees and workers to break prolonged sitting habits and to live healthier work lifestyles. Almost 80% of today’s jobs are sedentary in nature, and this has caused a...
Mistakes to Avoid When Investing in and Using an L Shaped Standing Desk
Want to try the sit-stand lifestyle and looking at getting an L shaped standing desk? This desk is a variation of the regular ergonomic sit-stand desk. It’s similar in many ways in terms of function and use, except that it is designed in the shape of the letter L, giving it more surface area for holding all of your work equipment. Whether it is...
A Look at Turtleneck Syndrome and How a Standing Desk Can Prevent It
Neck pain, discomfort on the upper back, stiffness of your shoulders—all of these are common symptoms of turtleneck syndrome. This is a rather new term coined by ergonomic and medical professionals, specifically referring to the pain and discomfort that people experience due to the habit of excessively looking down on a laptop when working or on a mobile phone when browsing social media. Also...
The Things You Need to Know Before Upgrading to an L Shaped Office Desk
Are you thinking about upgrading your regular standing desk or your traditional fixed desk to an L shaped office desk? The L shaped desk offers several benefits that regular desks may not necessarily offer, and it can make your life easier as you perform your day-to-day tasks. To get the most benefits out of an L shaped office desk, there are some things you...
My Back Hurts When I Use an Adjustable Standing Desk - What Should I Do?
Feeling back pain while using an adjustable standing desk? Let’s take a look at what this desk is and what might be causing the pain you are experiencing. An adjustable standing desk is designed to facilitate more movement, especially at work, among individuals who spend most of their days typing on a computer and seated on their chair. The adjustable standing desk, an electric...
The Different Types of Standing Desk Top You Need to Know About
Did you know that people invest in standing desks not only for their ergonomic property but also for the stylish and elegant design they give a space? That’s true! A standing desk can give any room a modern look, and it’s easy to customize your space when you get the right desk. You can attribute the elegance of a standing desk to different factors....