Data from the National Health Commission shows that approximately 200 million Chinese people have lumbar disc problems, of which more than 60% are between the ages of 20 and 40. The main culprit of this problem is prolonged sitting. But today's young people have to face the problem of sedentary life every day - sitting for 8-10 hours a day at work, driving, sitting after get off work to watch TV dramas, playing games, and scrolling through mobile phones. If you sit in a fixed posture, lower your head, bend over, hunch your back, or stretch your legs, your spine will not be "straight".
In fact, sitting for long periods of time is the number one cause of spinal problems in our generation. When we stand, the force on the lumbar spine is 100% of the body weight, and when we sit, the force on the lumbar spine is 150% of the body weight. Therefore, when we sit in a fixed posture for a long time, it will cause strain on the human body's spine, lumbar vertebrae, and lower back muscles. Therefore, a series of health problems such as cervical spine deformation, hunchback, and lumbar disc herniation also follow.
The dangers of sitting for long periods of time are astonishing, and it`s not as simple as you think. In addition to the above health problems, sitting for a long time will also bring more health risks, mainly including the following four aspects.
1. People who sit for long periods have a higher risk of cancer
In 2014, a META analyzed data from 43 observational studies on the medical records of 68,396 cancer patients. Data results show that for people who often sit for long periods of time, the longer they sit, the higher the risk of colon cancer, lung cancer and other cancers. At the same time, this research report also pointed out that for every 2 hours of sitting time per day, the risk of colon cancer will increase by 8%, and the risk of endometrial cancer will increase by 10%.
2. Sitting for long periods increases the risk of chronic diseases
A 2018 meta-study published in the European Journal of Epidemiology showed that prolonged sitting is closely related to most chronic diseases. Long-term sitting can also affect fat metabolism and cause obesity. In worse cases, it can aggravate the deposition of blood lipids in blood vessels and accelerate the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Sitting for more than 6-8 hours a day increases the risk of cardiovascular death.
Wang Shijun, an orthopedic expert at Peking University First Hospital, said: Sitting for a long time will cause the whole body's weight to accumulate at the bottom of the spine, which can easily cause hunchback and straightening of the cervical and lumbar spine. It will also aggravate bone hyperplasia and hardening, and may also cause various orthopedic diseases. , such as ankylosing spondylitis, lumbar disc herniation, etc.;
At the same time, sitting for a long time will affect blood circulation. Long-term sitting can easily cause venous thrombosis, and its common complication, pulmonary thrombosis, is an extremely dangerous and fatal disease;
3. Sitting for long periods increases the risk of death
The authoritative academic journal BMJ has a research document on sedentary life. Literature points out that the longer the daily sedentary time, the higher the risk of death. For ordinary healthy adults, if they sit for more than 8 hours a day, the risk of death increases exponentially. Sitting for 10 hours a day increases the risk of death by 48%, and sitting for 12 hours increases the risk of death by 192%!
4. Prolonged sitting is linked to 12 chronic diseases
A recent research report published in the authoritative British journal "The Lancet" pointed out that compared with people who sit for ≤2 hours a day, people who sit for more than 6 hours a day have a 26.7% increased risk of 12 chronic diseases, including ischemic heart disease. disease, diabetes, COPD, asthma, chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease, thyroid disease, depression, migraines, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and diverticular disease.
Good News for Sitting for Long Periods of Time, Use a Height-Adjustable Desk to Alternate Between Sitting and Standing!
With the rapid development of the global economy, health has become the focus of public attention. Occupational diseases caused by sitting at work for long periods of time have gradually attracted public attention. For the sake of health, more and more people are gradually choosing to use height-adjustable desks to help them achieve alternating sit-stand work and change the original long-term sedentary work style. Experts in related fields advocate a healthier "sitting, three-stationing, one" office style: sit for 45 minutes and stand for 15 minutes in alternating cycles to reduce the pressure on the spine and eliminate the health risks caused by prolonged sitting.
Moreover, because the height of ordinary desks is fixed and cannot adapt to the height of different office postures, bad postures often occur due to the desk being too high or too short. Based on this, the height-adjustable desk that can freely adjust the height of the desktop and rise and fall freely, allowing people to sit and stand alternately, came into being.
A height-adjustable lifting desk can meet the height needs of people with different heights and usage habits. Whether it is used as a children's study desk, an adult Office Desk, or a leisure and entertainment table, it can truly meet the needs of people with different heights and usage habits. the highest utilization rate. The use of height-adjustable desks is not only to alleviate various occupational diseases caused by sitting for long periods of time, but also to eliminate more and more serious health risks that may be caused by sitting for long periods of time. In the minds of modern people who are becoming more and more health-conscious, a good height-Adjustable Standing Desk is the first health insurance they buy.
The New Trend in Health, Why Choose an Electric Height-Adjustable Desk?
Compared with hand-cranked or mechanically fixed height-adjustable desks on the market, the biggest advantage of electric height-adjustable desks is that they can automatically rise and fall, saving time and effort. With simple controls, they can achieve fast and smooth lifting, making the desktop more comfortable. Lifting and lowering is no longer a hassle.
1) Compared with hand cranking, motor lifting is more convenient and has a longer lifespan
The rockers, wire ropes, gears and other components of manual standing desks are easily damaged under long-term wear and tear, and their service life is generally limited. Moreover, manual models are not cheaper than ordinary desks. Under these conditions, electric ones that are more durable and have a longer lifespan are more suitable. Standing desks are undoubtedly the better option.
Upliftec intelligent height-adjustable desk adopts a high-performance intelligent lifting system, which integrates a control processing system and control algorithm to drive a high-speed and low-noise DC motor, and then realizes linear drive by a precision reduction mechanism and a precision transmission mechanism. Motor control, relatively easy-to-wear gear structure provides longer life and stability.
2) Smooth without shaking, silent lifting
The Upliftec height-adjustable desk is equipped with a self-developed high-torque motor. The lifting process is smooth and does not shake. The products have been tested for stability and noise. The lifting process is quiet and silent. In comparison, the tabletop shakes during the lifting process of manual lifting desks. Special attention should be paid to the placement of water cups and other items on the table, and the electric lifting model is much more secure.
3) Fast and convenient, unlocking new ways of office learning
The core advantages of electric standing desks over manual lifting is convenience and speed. It is this convenience and speed that enables the scientific office and learning method of alternating sitting and standing to be quickly realized. Say goodbye to sitting and standing for a long time. If you sit for a long time, stand for a while. If you stand for a long time, sit for a while. It can be raised and lowered quickly with one button, which is easy and convenient. This is difficult to achieve with manual lift desks.
From Manual to Smart, the Iterative History of Height-Adjustable Desks
In the 1940s, the concept of "ergonomics" began to emerge.
After World War II, the United States first launched a new round of ergonomics movement. Industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss first applied ergonomics to seat design. Based on a large amount of research data on human body size and body shape collected from the military, he compiled the "Anthropometric Measurements" that everyone in the industry has. He is a pioneer in the field of ergonomics.
In 1991, in response to customer demands for Office Furniture that improved ergonomics and work comfort, the first desk with two independent lifting tables was born. Since the birth of the world's first height-adjustable desk, the Standing Desk market has gone through three rounds of product iterations.
The first generation of standing desks were hand-cranked standing desks, which generally had a limited lifespan and were relatively cumbersome to use. After most users purchased a hand-cranked standing desk, they ended up having to adjust it manually every time they lifted or lowered it. Give up the lifting function.
The second-generation standing desk is an Electric Standing Desk, which is also the most popular one on the market. It adjusts the height of the desktop through a motor-controlled mechanical device.
Standing desk have entered the electric era, and a large number of companies that produce electric standing desks have sprung up. Among them, Upliftec, based on its strong brand strength and on the actual needs of users, deeply optimizes the core intelligent driving part and independently develops a more stable, low-noise, high-speed and high-performance intelligent lifting system; with high quality and high performance With its high-performance products, it stands out among hundreds of competitors and becomes China's high-quality electric height-adjustable desk manufacturer.
The third generation of standing desks are smart standing desks. It brings the electric standing desk into a new era of AI intelligent control. It can meet the user's lifting needs through voice interaction, truly freeing both hands. It not only continues the advantages of electric standing desks with convenient use and one-click intelligent lifting, but also deeply explores the actual usage scenarios of users, expands the actual use functions of electric standing desks, and leads electric standing desks into the era of AI intelligent voice lifting.
In Terms of Performance. Upliftec has Raised the Performance of Electric Smart Standing Desks to the Industry Ceiling.
Large Lifting Range. The large lifting range of 0.62m-1.27m covers almost everyone's height. Whether it is a 4-year-old child who has just entered elementary school or a tall person of 1.9m, you can find a comfortable height.
Fast Lifting Speed. The lifting speed is 35mm/s. When the user wants to change posture to alternate between sitting and standing, the tabletop lifting is completed in just one breath.
The Lifting Process is Stable. It is equipped with a self-developed powerful drive motor to ensure a smooth and uniform lifting process. The table frame is made of automotive-grade cold-rolled steel to ensure it is stable and does not shake during the lifting process. Even if a glass of water is placed on the table, there will be no ripples on the water's surface.
Lifting Noiseless. Most traditional height-adjustable desks make significant noise during the lifting and lowering process. If used in offices or quiet bedrooms, they will inevitably disturb others. However, the sound of the Upliftec Smart Standing Desk is less than 48 decibels during operation, so it can easily be done without disturbing others.
In addition to the great improvement in performance, Uplfitec intelligent electric standing desk will achieve more breakthroughs in the future.
I believe that with the help of such high-quality intelligent height-adjustable desks, more and more people will fall in love with the sit-stand office and lifestyle; more and more people can say goodbye to various problems caused by sitting for a long time as soon as possible. Health issues and hazards. The electric Height Adjustable Desk is no longer just a desk. It represents people's pursuit of a healthier and more efficient lifestyle. It can be easily used in all daily scenarios, realizing a new way of alternating sitting and standing, and improving health. Life is protected, so it can be seen that the height-adjustable desk is indeed a product worth buying and investing in.
