Not so long ago, your mother was reminding you not to slouch in your seat during dinner. She also held the front door open for you to get some fresh air and play with the neighbors kids. These days, your boss doesn’t walk in and tell you to take a break for fresh air, and your […]
Everyone is looking for the fountain of youth, right? Well, you might need to look no farther than your feet! A study recently published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that standing helps to protect the DNA that in turn protects you from negative effects of aging. The researchers studied 49 adults in their late […]
There is no shortage of reports and articles detailing the dramatic toll that inactivity is having on people’s health, companies’ profits, and the larger economy. And there is reason to be dramatic. We are about to hit the highest ever recorded obesity level among adults. A Mayo clinic study reported that women who are obese exercise for a mere […]
Standing mats are awesome for helping you to avoid feelings of fatigue in your legs and feet. And they’re not just for the office! Here are three ways that you can use a standing mat to help feel great throughout the day. 1. Standing Mat for Your Office I’ll start with the obvious: standing mats are […]
Working at a standing desk has many benefits, especially when compared to sitting at a desk all day. Our bodies are not meant to be tucked at 90 degree angles in chairs for 8+ hours a day. Compared to sitting, working at a standing desk engages your muscles and gets your blood flowing. Standing is a great alternative to sitting, […]
We all laughed when we saw Fred Flintstone getting into his car in Bedrock, hoisting the car up with his hands, and using his feet to keep the car moving. In case you forgot, here’s a reminder! We laugh, but maybe Fred Flintstone was onto something! Working at a company that sells treadmill desks and […]
Is your office safe? Look around. Do you see lots of people sitting for long stretches of time? If so, then a group of Australian scientists would say that you’re in unsafe territory! An article recently published in the Medical Journal of Australia declares that the rise of computer work is putting office workers at risk. […]
A transportation revolution is underway, and you might have noticed the changes. The number of choices for how we get from one place to another is rising. In cities across the country, transportation choices now include driving a car, biking, taking a bus, using a shared car service, calling an Uber car, using the subway, and renting a shared […]
At Rebel Desk, we aim to bring you great looking standing desk and walking desk options at affordable prices. We want to help you create a beautiful, functional, and healthy office space without breaking the bank! This week, we released a few new product options on our website, including the first, mobile adjustable-height desk solution. Our new products will […]
Many studies have discussed the benefits of using a treadmill desk, and we’ve referenced lots of them in our blog and website. But reading the results of a study is never the same as hearing from people directly. We regularly follow up with customers to see what they love about their treadmill desk. In honor […]