There are many reasons to buy a standing desk (sometimes called stand up desks, sit-stand desks, or sit-to-stand desks), but there are so many choices that finding the best fit for your needs can be a challenge. This article summarizes things you should consider before you buy. FIRST, IS A STANDING DESK RIGHT FOR ME? Maybe. Maybe not. Your goal should be to move often throughout the day, changing postures frequently, and a good adjustable desk is a tool that will help you do that. For many people, standing all the time is no better, and maybe even worse, than sitting all the time. In fact, it’s doing one or the other, all the time, that becomes a problem. If you choose an adjustable workstation, it will become a great tool on your path toward improved work comfort, performance, and your overall health and well-being. SHOULD I GET A STANDING DESK, OR A SIT-STAND DESK? Sit-stand desks and sit-stand desktop conversion units are designed to support both traditional sitting and standin