Sit. Stand. Sit. Stand.
This way, it sounds like an exercise. In a sense, it is, because working standing up burns more calories. It's also simply much healthier than sitting for hours on end. Who has already mastered the trick? The Swedes. 70% of them already work at such a desk.
The Ergo Professional is the ideal desk for alternating between standing and sitting work. Thanks to two electric motors in the Rol Ergo frame, the desktop can be adjusted super quickly and steplessly from its lowest position (65cm) to its highest position (130cm). A simple press of a button raises or lowers the top by 4 cm/s. Thanks to its wide range, the desk complies with the Dutch NPR 1813 standard.
Despite its adjustable top, the desk is incredibly strong. The aluminium frame can support more than 100 kilograms, so you never have to worry about overloading the desk. The 2 Bosch motors in the legs produce about 55dB of sound when the desk is adjusted.
You can choose a 120x80, 140x80, 160x80, 180x80 or 200x80 centimetre top. There is a wide choice of colours: Concrete Grey, Medium Oak, Light Grey, Havana, White, Brown Oak, Natural Oak and Lindberg Oak. The frame is available in silver, black and white.
On average, we all sit for about 13 hours a day. Various studies are increasingly highlighting the extensive sedentary work many people do daily. These studies all convey the same message: prolonged sitting is a real killer. This is not an exaggeration; just look at the following facts:
Sitting 3 hours less per day means you live approximately 2 years longer
Sitting for longer than 2 hours consecutively increases blood sugar, reduces blood circulation, and decreases good cholesterol by 20%
The average heart rate while sitting (79bpm) is 10 beats lower than while standing (89bpm)
Sitting burns 2.6 kcal per minute, standing burns 3.3 kcal
Sitting for 4 hours instead of 2 already gives a 50% higher chance of premature death. Purely focused on cardiovascular diseases, that percentage is 125%
It is still thought that sufficient exercise negates the negative consequences of prolonged sitting. Various studies have shown this to be incorrect. The only solution is to stand more, and a sit/stand desk provides you with this solution.
With the Ergo Professional, you can easily create a healthy workplace. You can now easily alternate between prolonged sitting and standing work. Where old sit/stand desks had to be adjusted with a crank, it's now done in an instant. This makes it easy to switch between sitting and standing multiple times a day.
The desk also comes with several options. Standard, it comes with a control unit featuring an 'up' and 'down' button. Optionally, a unit with 4 memory presets and a display can be chosen. Furthermore, it is possible to order a custom-made cable tray or CPU holder for this desk.
The complete desk comes with a 5-year warranty.
"Is it better if I don't sit at all anymore?"
We absolutely do not recommend that. Prolonged standing can also cause aches and pains, such as stiff legs and a stiff back. With a sit/stand desk, you can perfectly combine both worlds.
"How long can I sit consecutively?"
Most studies show that most complaints start to appear after sitting for 2 hours or longer consecutively. So try to stick to that timeframe for a healthy workplace.
"Is the price inclusive of assembly?"
Yes. The desk comes in parts, including an Ergowerken technician.
