Stand Up: Sitting is “The New Smoking”

Monday, 18 October 2010 | by Pat's Picks

Sitting at work is “the new smoking,” says Marc Hamilton, a researcher on physiology. He tells the Washington Post sitting is dangerous, and the evidence to back him up is building. One academic paper titled “Your Chair: Comfortable but Deadly” says rates of heart disease, obesity and death are higher among those who sit for long stretches. In addition those who prefer to work standing up say it helps them focus and avoid drowsiness.

GeekDesk sells standing desks. According to the Post article, they project their sales will triple this year.

Here are some exercise to do if you can’t get away from your chair: