Move the platforms to your desired height release the handles. And that's it the springs make it easy to move in both directions. So that you don't have to put forth a lot of effort.

HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN MY VARIDESK HOLD? For the Pro 30, Pro 36, Pro Plus 30, Pro Plus 36, Cube Plus 48, Cube Corner 48 and Laptop 30 models, the recommended weight limit is 35lbs or 15.8kg.

And it's pretty cool you can see it's just this base. It's this that goes on on the desk. And to lift it you just press on these little levers underneath. And then it just kind of slides.

For example, the VariDesk® Pro Plus™ 36 is 36 inches wide. The Electric Standing Desk 60x30 is 60 inches wide and 30 inches long. In the case of the Dual-Monitor Arm 180 Degree, the numbers in the name refer to the 180-degree rotation of the arms. The Mobile Glass Board 40x72 is 40 inches wide and 72 inches tall.

* Standing for at least 4 hours a day, 5 days a week can burn up to 650 extra calories per week. * Using a sit-stand desk can reduce discomfort in your shoulders, hands, wrists, and back.

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Improved Productivity

• A recent study by the Texas A&M Health Science Center found that standing desk users were up to 46% more productive at work.
• The A&M study participants also reported a 75% reduction in bodily pain.

Less back pain: Sitting for long periods of time tightens your muscles and can hurt your lower back, especially if you have bad posture. Standing desks seem to help ease back pain, but doctors don't know how much time you need to stand to get this benefit.

The original VariDesk set the standard for quality. This desktop converter feature a heavy weighted base for stability, thicker gauge steel, and a durable 3D laminate finish.

Potential weight loss is not the only benefit from standing. Medical research studies show that standing as little as 30 minutes a day can lower your risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Standing for 90 minutes can lower that risk by more than 33%. The more you stand, the more the benefits add up.

In addition to greater blood circulation, standing results in healthier, more regulated blood sugar levels, a factor that impacts memory function. When sitting, blood glucose increases and can damage the hippocampus, leading to a decline in cognitive functioning over time.

The VariDesk rowing lift and spring-assisted lift can reduce the impact of raising your desk on your back. The dual-handle lift and patented foam-wrapped steel mechanism protect against pinch points. Plenty of surface space for your monitors and a lower, slide-out keyboard tray for accessories.

In an analysis of 53 studies published in the Applied Ergonomics journal, having a standing desk encouraged workers to spend more time on their feet. Researchers in the UK found that 66% of workers felt more productive and 87% felt more energized by spending just an hour of their workday standing.

Check out the eight amazing health benefits you experience from using a height-adjustable desk.

• Increase Your Energy.
• Improve Your Mood.
• Harness Joint & Muscle Movement.
• Boost Your Productivity.
• Lose Weight.
• Improve Mental Focus.
• Lower Your Risk of Disease.
• Reduce Caffeine Intake.

There are a few good reasons why we should consider standing more often, among them lower blood sugar levels, lower risk of heart disease and less stress and fatigue than those who sit for eight hours or more each day. “Standing has a significantly larger impact on our longevity than sitting.

A desk or bureau is a piece of furniture with a flat table-style work surface used in a school, office, home or the like for academic, professional or domestic activities such as reading, writing, or using equipment such as a computer.