Standing desks FAQ

• Sit at the right desk height for you
• Help you be more active
• Increase blood circulation
• Impose a healthy posture
• Lower daily anxiety built up by inactivity
• Can reduce back pain
• Can deepen and lengthen focus span, helps with productivity
• Better cognitive function, improve short-term memory and cognitive ability
• Contribute to lowering child obesity (for children)
• Lower chances of nerve-related disorders
• Can ease the stiffness of neck and shoulder (with proper posture)
• Better digestive function
• Can help lower mood swing
• Possible prevention to certain diseases such as Deep Vein Thrombosis, Dementia, Osteoporosis, etc

• Initial cost (standing desks are more expensive than just-a-desk)
• Electric power source needed
• Potential risk of varicose veins (from standing too much)
• Potential risk of lower limb swellings (from standing too much)
• Electrical and mechanical installation needed

Yes, sure thing.

Depending on the level of DIY( semi or full DIY ) you are talking about. You can make a standing desk from a carton box for €0.99 or €21.98 from your local furniture shop.
A proper but practical way to DIY not only for budget sake but for look-and-feel sake is to only buy an electric standing desk frame. If you have a desk top that sparks a lot of JOY out of you, then feel free to attach that top to a Fitnest Sierra electric frame.

Depending on how many hours you want to spend and the level of complexity in your DIY project, we are sure you will make the best desk for you.

Fitnest Sierra PRO Desk. Because it has the dual-motor powerful frame, which allows it to move smoothly, quietly and safely. It also has a large range of height adjustment for multi-purpose usages. The desk is ideal for users from 120cm to more than 200cm in height, regardless of weight. It can hold up to 130kg. The anti-collision system ensures it stops when encountering blocking objects.

However, ultimately, each Fitnest Sierra desk is engineered to give you the best comfort and productivity. Check out other Fitnest products.

Technically, because it uses a built-in lifting engine in the frame columns, instead of the normal desk legs. Moreover, depending on the materials, some desks are just more expensive because of their design, or materials or brand names. 

With proper use, a standing desk can improve your health significantly. And your health worths more than what money can buy.

Pro:
• Improved Productivity, Health, and Comfort
• Lower Risk of Childhood Obesity
• Improved Cognitive Function
• Reduced Lower Back Pain

Con:
• Better Cardiometabolic Health
• Increased Risk of Varicose Veins
• Lower Limb Swellings

Read more about standing desk health pros and cons.

Long answer: According to the British Journal of Sports Medicine (2015), one should “stand up for at least 2 hours daily during working hours”. A group of Canadian scientists from University of Waterloo says that “standing for at least 30 minutes an hour is crucial if you want to get health benefits. It is also recommended to stick to a sit-stand ratio of 1:1 or 1:3”. Read more standing time research.

Short answer: From 2 to 6 hours per day is how long you should be standing at a standing desk.

No correct answer.

How long can you use a normal desk? Most of the time, you change a desk not because it is old, but rather old – fashioned. Same for standing desk.

However, it is good to know that warranty for Electric Standing Desk frame ranges from 2 to 7 years (with common brands currently available on the market).

Yes, sure thing.

Depending on the level of DIY( semi or full DIY ) you are talking about. You can make a standing desk from a carton box for €0.99 or €21.98 from your local furniture shop.
A proper but practical way to DIY not only for budget sake but for look-and-feel sake is to only buy an electric standing desk frame. If you have a desk top that sparks a lot of JOY out of you, then feel free to attach that top to a Fitnest Sierra electric frame.

Depending on how many hours you want to spend and the level of complexity in your DIY project, we are sure you will make the best desk for you.