9 Essential Standing Desk Accessories Every Worker Should Have
Posted by BRYAN WOLFE
Standing desks are becoming more common as the health problems associated with sitting over a long period come to light.
When you decide to purchase a standing desk, there’s more to consider than just the type of standing desk counter to buy. Some stand-up desk accessories can enhance your experience even more, including the following.
1. Comfortable Supportive Shoes
Sure, you can wear your everyday work shoes or sneakers while you work at your desk. At home, this might involve wearing a comfortable pair of slippers or your favorite socks. If you plan on standing for long hours at a time, however, your best bet is to purchase a pair of shoes built for support. Running and walking shoes will provide the most support, although those vary by manufacturer.
Skechers Men’s Equalizer 3.0 Oxford
Featuring a memory foam insole and flexible sole, the Sketchers Men’s Equalizer 3.0 Oxford is available in multiple colors and one of the best shoes for standing desks. Extra padding should make these fit like a glove.
For women, I’d recommend the Skechers Women’s Flex Appeal 2.0 Sneaker, which are awesome shoes for standing desks that offers comfort and style. It’s made with 100 percent knit fabric and is available in various colors.
2. Anti-Fatigue Mat
Do your feet ache after standing for a long period? It’s probably not because you’ve been standing too long, but rather that the hard surface fatigues your feet. Sure, great shoes help, but you might also need an anti-fatigue mat. When selecting a mat, don’t go with the cheapest one available. At the same time, stick with a reasonable budget.
Varidesk Standing Desk Anti-Fatigue Comfort Floor Mat
This Varidesk Standing Desk Anti-Fatigue Comfort Floor Mat measures 24 x 36 inches and offers a 5/8-inch high-density core to provide long-last support. It’s intended to brace for your feet, knees, hips, and back during use.
The no-nonsense FlexiSpot Standing Desk Mat measures 20 x 39 inches and 3/4-inch thick. It offers a beveled edge and anti-skid design. It’s a great standing desk pad choice too.
3. Step Stool
If you ever pay attention to how you stand, you might notice that you often change positions. A step stool can add some variety when placing one foot on it, taking the pressure off from the parts of your feet that bear the majority of your weight. Use it as a standing desk footrest and, of course, as a standing stool.
StepSafe
Strong yet lightweight, the StepSafe step stool features non-skid rubber dots on the surface, so you don’t have to worry about slipping. Available in three colors, including black, pink, and white. Any step stool will do, however. Just make sure you buy one that has anti-slipping material on the top, so you don’t slip and fall.
The inexpensive Kikkerland Rhino II is a suitable alternative.
4. Mini Elliptical Trainer
The problem with most elliptical trainers is that they take up a ton of room, which offices generally don’t have. The other problem with traditional elliptical trainers is that you have to step away from your desk to use them. And while stepping away from time to time is recommended, a mini elliptical trainer offers the advantage of being able to move and work simultaneously.
Cubii Jr: Desk Elliptical
Available in three colors, including turquoise, purple, and royal blue, the Cubii Jr: Desk Elliptical is designed for comfort and quiet use. It also includes a display monitor where you can check your real-time, calories, RPM, strides, and distance.
The Stamina In-Motion Elliptical Trainer is compact and lightweight and includes an adjustable tension dial for when you want more strenuous workouts. Ideally suited for use while sitting or standing, the device allows you to pedal forward or reverse to target different muscles. It’s a great standing desk elliptical.
5. Treadmill
Having a treadmill or bicycle trainer at a standing desk certainly won’t work for everyone, they take up lots of room, and the treadmill especially isn’t something that can be quickly moved out of the way and stored when not wanted. However, if you have the ability and desire to walk or bike while working, these are excellent solutions.
IPO Treadmill
The IPO Treadmill uses Intelligent Speed Control technology which means the human motion trajectory controls the speed. Featuring a slim minimalistic design, this treadmill has a minimum height of just 1.85 inches, making it simple to store when not in use. It’s available in pink or gray and is just one of the pieces of nice standing desk exercise equipment available on the market.
The LifeSpan Fitness TR5000-DT3 under desk treadmill, meanwhile, features a console with readouts that include distance, calories, walk and runtime, step count, and more. The belt speed ranges from 0.4 to 4 MPH.
6. Supportive Chair
Yes, even with a standing desk you need a chair for those times when sitting is best. For those times, be sure to purchase one that gives you plenty of back support.
Modway Edge
Durable and ergonomic, the Modway Edge Mesh chair includes flip-up arms for easy use and a synchronized tilt, which makes it an awesome stand up desk chair. The sponge seat is covered with mesh fabric. This model comes in multiple colors.
For something less expensive, consider the AmazonBasics Mid-Back Chair. Simple by design, this comfortable office chair includes a mesh back for breathability and padded seat for comfort. The chair also includes pneumatic seat-height adjustment. making it an ideal office chair for a standing desk.
The bottom line on this one: Get a standing office chair or standing desk chair that won’t hurt your back by providing ample lumbar support. Otherwise, you could run into problems.
7. Footrest
Whether you’re sitting or standing, a footrest, much like a footstool, can be useful to ease the pressure off your feet.
Best Footrests by Embody Care
The Best Footrests by Embody Care is anatomically designed to massage pressure points in your feet. Better still, it adjusts, swivels, and moves with ease. Alternatives include the Ergonomic Footrest and Eureka Ergonomic Adjustable Footrest. Each works well as both a standing desk footrest and standing desk footpad.
8. Foot Roller
Many folks like to use foam rollers for different exercises, which you can extend for use with your standing desk. There are several kinds of foam rollers on the market, and I’d recommended high-quality ones that will stand the test of time.
Teeter Massage Foam Roller
Available with “less firm” or “more firm,” the Teeter Massage Foam Roller helps to relieve sore muscles, erodes scar tissue, and stimulates blood flow. In doing so, it helps to release your tension and trigger-points for faster recovery time and pain relief. It’s available in two sizes: 13 and 26 inches.
You should also take a look at the RumbleRoller Basic Bumpy Foam Roller and the Rollga Foam Roller. Use these to do standing desk exercises.
9. Ergonomic Monitor Mounts
Finally, you can buy a mount for your tablet, laptop, or computer. Mounts allow you to have a sit/stand desk, instead of just one or the other because they can be so easily moved to various positions. These mounts, which come in various formats and styles, can help you have a cleaner workspace and in some cases help you have a better posture.
Before making a purchase, be sure the item you select is compatible with your device.
AmazonBasics Single Monitor Display Mounting Arm
The AmazonBasics Single Monitor Display Mounting Arm is made out of aluminum and can hold up to 50lbs. The horizontal and vertical range of alignment gives you several options to set up your computer just right. It works with almost any LCD monitor measuring 32 inches or smaller. Choose from the alternative options if you have a multiple monitor setup.
It’s About More Than Just Standing
Just because you have a standing desk doesn’t mean you’re immune to all posture-related problems. But the right standing desk setup can help you lead a healthier life. The standing desk accessories mentioned here can add to the experience by making your workspace even better and healthier.
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