Yo-Yo DESK CLASSIC Desk Riser Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Yo-Yo DESK
Table of Contents
- Yo-Yo DESK CLASSIC Desk Riser
- Introduction
- Benefits of Sit-Stand
- Top 5 Tips for Users of Sit-Stand
- Appropriate Height
- Sit Less & Move More
- Suggested New Habits
- Best Practise
- Create a Company Culture to Sit Less and Move More
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Yo-Yo DESK CLASSIC Desk Riser
These guidelines are designed to provide simple and safe advice to get you off to the best possible start to sit-stand and Active Working.
Introduction
The average office worker spends 10 hours each day sitting, of which on average 7 hours (70%) is at the office. Recent international expert recommendations (commissioned by Active Working CIC and Public Health England) suggested 2 – 4 hours of standing in the office would provide many benefits.
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Benefits of Sit-Stand
Your Health
Regular movement improves the body’s blood circulation, oxygen flow, posture
and metabolic rate (you burn 50 more calories an hour standing). By breaking
up and reducing “sitting” with “standing” you may lower your risk of
contracting diabetes, heart disease, back pain and certain cancers
Your Wellbeing
Whilst standing-up in correct alignment your posture and energy flow through
the body are much improved. You will feel more positive, more focused, more
collaborative and relieve stress
Your Productivity
Certain routine work is done more efficiently whilst standing. Especially
basic tasks such as: going through your Inbox, discussions with co-workers and
key phone calls
Top 5 Tips for Users of Sit-Stand
- Build it up gradually. Start with 20 minute standing, then sit for 40 minutes and repeat throughout the day
- Avoid excessive sitting and standing. Keep moving around, take frequent breaks, and make a conscious effort to mix it up. Standing all day can lead to back, knee or foot problems
- Make sure you have comfortable footwear and think about a comfort mat
- Find out what things you prefer doing standing e.g phone calls, clearing out your inbox and routine deskwork
- Also find out the things you do better sitting e.g concise and creative writing, proof reading and in depth analysis
Appropriate Height
These guidelines have been produced by Active Working CIC. Sit-Stand.Com is the Official Supplier to Active Working CIC who lead the global insight and evidence based research on sedentary behaviour. Sit-Stand.Com is also an Official Supporter of Get Britain Standing: a campaign to grow awareness and education of the dangers of sedentary working and in particular prolonged sitting time.
Sit Less & Move More
Take frequent “mini” opportunities to move up/down or away from your desk to help:
- Activate your body
- Increase your metabolic rate
- Break down fats
- Reduce blood sugar levels
- Boost oxygen flow to your brain
Regular movement also helps you to maintain good postures and reduce muscle fatigue. Follow our suggested behaviours to improve business productivity and the health & wellness in your workplace.
Suggested New Habits
- Attempt to spend at least 2 hours standing at work and increase this to 4 hours in line with individual circumstances
- Try to interrupt 30 minutes of sitting with at least 5 mins of standing or 2 mins of walking
- When standing at a desk, wear appropriate shoes. Consider an anti-fatigue mat to encourage foot movement. This will boost blood circulation & reduce fatigue
- Try to interrupt 30 minutes of sitting with at least 10 minutes of standing
- Take frequent breaks from sitting. Spend 5 minutes each hour walking around the office or over to a co-worker
Best Practise
- Stand for the 1st hour in the morning & the 1st hour after lunch to help balance blood sugar levels after eating
- Raise the desk when colleagues come to talk to you. Stand together whilst speaking
- Stand for telephone conversations, especially if you need to be assertive or get to the point
- Sending an internal email? Walk and speak to the person instead
- Stand to sort papers and files
- Always try to use the stairs, instead of the lift
- Have walking meetings when you can
- At the end of the day, raise your desk. To help remind you to start standing each morning
Create a Company Culture to Sit Less and Move More
- Consider replacing some meeting tables with standing tables
- Train users how to use their sit-stand desk at appropriate heights
- Encourage frequent posture changes (sitting and standing)
- Monitor usage so that users do not develop bad new habits
- First hour in the morning and after lunch, should be standing
- Promote daily 15 minute walks with a colleague. Label walking routes
- Encourage stair use as much as possible. Glorify your staircases
- Encourage short informal standing meetings
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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