Office-Ergonomics

The research on sitting 8+ hours a day keeps getting worse. Higher risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic issues, back pain, and the 3 PM slump. Standing desks help but standing still has its own problems. Under-desk ellipticals bridge the gap. You slide one under your desk and pedal while you work. 2-4 hours of light pedaling during the workday burns roughly 200-400 extra calories, improves circulation, and makes the end of the day less miserable. ...

Your wrists spend thousands of hours per year resting on a desk edge or keyboard deck while you type. A good wrist rest keeps your hands in neutral alignment — straight line from forearm to knuckles — and prevents the pressure points and wrist extension that lead to fatigue, numbness, and eventually carpal tunnel symptoms. A bad one makes things worse. I tested 8 wrist rests — gel, memory foam, neoprene, even solid wood — and found that the right height matters more than the material. Get the height wrong and it doesn’t matter how plush the foam is. ...