Testimonial: Five unexpected benefits of a height-adjustable desk

Back pain is considered a "widespread disease" in Germany. After a certain age, it's normal, and almost everyone will experience it at some point in their lives. But that's changing now, as people's health awareness is growing. Even at work, people are paying attention to their bodies, and this is reflected in office furniture. Height-adjustable desks are a common sight in many companies. If you haven't yet opted for one, today we'll show you five benefits you probably haven't considered!

Quick Info: General information about height-adjustable desks

To help you better understand the other benefits, we've briefly summarized the most important features of such a workstation. Visually, a height-adjustable desk, such as those from Deskspace, is indistinguishable from a conventional model. Only a few small buttons on the front edge or a crank reveal that this table can do more. Height-adjustable desks are available with both manual and electronic adjustment.

Modern, electric desks like the Deskspace can be adjusted at the touch of a button within seconds. Your desk should have these functions:

• Stepless height adjustment, preferably electric
• Memory function for different heights (saves time & nerves)
• Child safety lock, protects your table from unintentional operation
• Water and dirt-repellent tabletop
• Obstacle detection (e.g., of a cable)

A height-adjustable desk protects your health and prevents poor posture. However, these are aspects you probably already know – and this article is ultimately about some surprising benefits! If you are still interested in the health and psychological aspects of a height-adjustable desk, feel free to visit the Deskspace blogs.

More freedom for higher productivity

A situation from everyday (office) life that you surely know: You have to sort large quantities of papers or do the mail, and your entire desk is covered with documents. You constantly bump your elbow against the armrest of your chair or the edge of the table, your freedom of movement is severely restricted, and you're slowly getting annoyed.

Here comes the first unforeseen advantage of the height-adjustable desk. Thanks to the adjustment, you now have much more space to the left and right and can complete your task faster. You no longer feel cramped and are less likely to rush.

Appearance & Self-confidence

When sitting, you quickly adopt a protective or relaxed posture. You lean back in your chair and let the team meeting or video conference simply pass you by – unfortunately, that doesn't make a particularly good impression.

By standing, you appear more self-confident, motivated, and natural. It is the basic human posture and also the healthiest, if you don't overdo it. This way, you present yourself better to colleagues, business partners, or superiors and also appropriately represent your company.

Are you a business customer yourself and want to equip your company with ergonomic office furniture? Find out about the conditions for business customers of Deskspace today!

Standing desk: Space for new things

A "regular" desk takes up comparatively a lot of space in a room. You can't push anything underneath it, and the chair doesn't simply disappear under the top when not in use. Together with a monitor mount, a floor mat, and all accessories, it usually occupies the entire corner or wall of the office.

With a height-adjustable desk, you get the most out of small rooms. The chair disappears under the table, and the mat on the floor will probably no longer be needed, as you primarily stand. Under the Deskspace desk, you can also place a power strip, which then won't be a nuisance like with a sitting desk. The cable problem is thus also solved.

Also interesting: Even if you store something under your standing desk, for example a larger plant, that's not a problem. The obstacle detection of the Deskspace Pro ensures that no mishap occurs from a desk moving up or down.

Improvement of internal communication

Here's another example from everyday life: A colleague of yours, who is about two minutes away in the same building, needs some documents from you. Since you are now so comfortably seated, you scan them and send them to him by email – the matter was quickly dealt with. However, it was also very impersonal, and therein lies the problem. In many companies today, there are hardly any personal interactions anymore – the height-adjustable desk changes that too.

Because you're already standing, you're more inclined to handle things in person. Going to your boss, taking a walk, or having a real meeting instead of a virtual one becomes more frequent and easier again – that's our experience! In addition, it improves the working atmosphere and promotes team cohesion.

Higher basal metabolic rate: Healthier through passive movement

When sitting, your body completely shuts down. Your metabolism slows down, and you burn almost no calories, as you only slightly move your hands and possibly your head.

Whether noticeably or not, when standing, you always move slightly. Thus, your basal metabolic rate, i.e., your calorie consumption, is higher, and you would be more likely to lose weight. Of course, that alone is not enough to maintain a healthy body in the long term, but it is the best alternative to prolonged sitting.

In addition, your leg and lower body muscles are improved, as the body constantly has to stabilize itself. Poor posture can hardly occur with the correct table height, and tension is now extremely rare. The height-adjustable table is therefore an all-round healthy affair for you!

Conclusion: Height-adjustable desk, yes or no?

The retirement age is constantly increasing. Even now, you have to work until old age, which strains your health anyway, regardless of your job. If an unhealthy, unergonomic workplace is added to this, your state of health can drastically change for the worse.

A height-adjustable desk is therefore the best solution, regardless of age. Even if you are completely healthy, it helps you to have a focused and productive working day. You can get the Deskspace Pro for 449 euros, including all important functions and made from high-quality materials.