5 Steps to Bring Workspace Fitness into Your Office
October 3rd, 2018
Working at a desk is a common practice in most countries. But sitting all-day from 9 to 5 can be a
burden on your health. Without enough movement, your heart has to work much harder when pumping
blood to your lower body. This leads to a greater risk of heart disease, cancer,
and many more
issues down the line. Sound like fun? We didn’t think so.
Our Workspace Fitness® solution
can help reduce any
discomfort you may have at your office. You can
sit, stand, and move without interfering with your job. Here are 5 steps to incorporating workspace
fitness into your office.
1: Identify the Problem(s) with Your Current Workstation
Take some time to review your current workstation. What aspects of it are interfering with your
work? Are these issues causing an inconvenience to reach your fullest potential?
Create a list for yourself and separate each item into distinct categories. For example, you might
be having issues related to pain, ergonomics, stress, your chair, and so on. Any direct or indirect
problems that your desk is creating should be written down. A piece of paper or sticky note should
be good. Additionally, write down all the benefits you would gain from a sit and stand desk to help
with Step 3!
2: Talk to Your Manager About an Upgrade
If you work at a home office, move on to step 3. You are your own boss when it comes to your
workstation! For those who don’t have the luxury of working from home, this step is very important.
Convincing your manager that you need a new desk could be an easy or challenging feat. In the case
that “Do I have your permission to upgrade my desk” works? Fantastic!
But if your manager is reluctant to give you approval, it’s time for plan B. Remember that list you
made? Use all the pain points as well as the benefits from that list to support your case. That way,
you can respond to each aspect he/she disagrees with.
Another alternative to win over your boss’s approval is to get a doctor’s note. This will show that
you need help to work more productively at the office.
3: Find a Desk That’s Right for You
Now that you (hopefully) have permission, let’s look at some essential points to consider. The following are specs and features you should acknowledge before making the investment:
- Dimensions (length, width, height)
- Colour (tabletop, frame)
- Weight capacity
- Cable management
- Adjustable height buttons
- Price