User's Manual

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Recommendations on how to use Desk Control
Overriding a learned sedentary behaviour is a true behavioural challenge. We have put together a guide for how
to break up with your chair during your workday.
How to vary between standing and sitting while your work
The most important thing is to vary your position and to move around, preferably three times an hour. Instead
of sitting for too long at a time, you can switch between standing and sitting position. Remember good posture
and to stand with your body weight evenly distributed on both legs.
• Start by raising your desk and standing for 15 minutes each hour before you go to lunch.
• Raise your desk just before your lunch break. Then your desk will be in the right position when you get back
from lunch.
• Just after lunch, stand for 15 minutes before lowering your desk to sit for 45 minutes.
• Raise your desk again every hour, so that you stand up working for 15 minutes each hour for the rest of the
day.
• Raise your desk before you leave for the day – then it is ready for the next day.
Important reservations when varying between standing and sitting position:
If you are pregnant, have varicose veins or have a health condition that may prevent you from standing for 5-15
minutes at a time every hour, you should contact your doctor to make sure that this will not be detrimental to
your health.