# Upright Workstations Standing Desks Have Become the Newest, Healthiest Office Alternative By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-09-02 | Updated 2011-09-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desks References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5836837/would-you-rather-stand-or-sit-at-your-desk-all-day) & [online.wsj](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904199404576541011003270644.html) Standing desks aren't merely a novel craze that's soon to leave -- its longevity is assured because of its overwhelming health benefits! Think about the daily routine of the average American: He sits in his car, sits at his desk for eight hours and finally heads home to sit on his couch. That's the majority of the day spent installed at a chair, and with doctors claiming that day-long squatting causes obesity and blood clots, you might want to get off your behind. The folks at [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepminds-sl2t) and [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexi-ai) have proven themselves to be ahead of the curve once again, as more and more employees toss their chairs to the side in lieu of [standing desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-bean-standing-desk). It may seem uncomfortable at first to spend a full workday on your feet, but you'll get used to it. Several regional education circuits have even looked at the possibility of installing standing chairs which, beyond conferring long-term health benefits, would burn off the excess energy that tends to boil up within children. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Standing Desks:** The popularity and health benefits of standing desks present opportunities for businesses to offer more ergonomic office solutions. - **Health and Wellness in the Workplace:** The emphasis on employee health through standing desks can lead to disruptive innovations in workplace wellness programs. - **Active Learning in Schools:** The introduction of standing chairs in classrooms can promote active learning and better physical health for children. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Furniture:** The demand for standing desks creates opportunities for the office furniture industry to innovate with new ergonomic designs. - **Corporate Wellness:** The trend towards standing desks can lead to new business opportunities in corporate wellness programs and services. - **Education:** The adoption of standing chairs in schools presents an opportunity for the education industry to enhance learning environments and promote student health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-standing-desks.md) - [Standing Desk Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desk-workstations.md) - [Floor-Sit Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uppeal-desk-lshaped.md) - [Wirelessly Adjustable Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chakram-heightadjustable-standing-desk.md) - [Adjustable Laptop Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitstand-desk1.md) - [Electric Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergear-electric-standing-desk.md) - [Lifestyle-Focused Ergonomic Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longevity-height-adjustable-desk.md) - [Professional Posture-Tracking Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norm-model-b-desk.md) - [10-in-One Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desk-by-oselem-design.md)