A recent study has shown that sitting can cause damage to the body's ability to burn calories and slow down metabolism. Many people are now making their own standing desks, using standard converter kits. Some even post the entire process online due to the high cost of stand-up desks.
This may sound like a great idea. But it might not be as innovative as it appears. I'll tell why. Let's first look at the benefits of a desk, and why you should get one.
Benefits of a Standing Desk
A standing desk has the obvious advantage of improving posture and muscle activity. Standing desks prevent your back from becoming hunched and you don't have your neck bent at awkward angles. You'll also have a better blood flow and a faster metabolism. It's almost three times more! These are the same benefits that you already know. Let's now focus on the benefits of buying a pre-made desk rather than building one.
Skill Set
First, not everyone can build a standing desk India by themselves. There are many how-to guides online. However, they are all specific to the author's computer. There are many details involved in building something that can support a certain weight. You might use a CRT monitor, whereas the person who is typing this guide might have an LCD monitor. Calculating the specific reaction force from the buckles that will be able to support the weight isn't as simple as doing addition/subtraction.
No Quality Control
The good news is that most standing desks are covered by a minimum of a three-month warranty. This basically means that you will be covered in case the desk doesn't support your weight. Any damages caused by the desk's inadequacy will be borne by the company. What assurance do you have when you support thousands of dollars of machinery and a desk that has no guarantees or liability?