Guild Wars 2

So we all play this game I can safely say, and in mmorpgs we tend to be sitting down a lot. Which isn’t particularly healthy, (unfortunately).

I heard about standing desks, which basically are set ups that make it so you can use your computer while standing up. I tried this out using a makeshift setup, and I have to say that it is awesome.

You really feel like you got a good workout after about 5 hours or even 3 hours of computer usage, I feel like I can think better while standing up, and that my gameplay has improved. I’d recommend that you guys that hate working out, but love gaming look into this, it’s got it’s ups and downs, but I think it’s worth it.

Aye, tis true.

Ever since this game came out, I’ve gained weight and look like a Norn.

I exercise, but not enough.

http://images.medicalbillingandcoding.org.s3.amazonaws.com/sitting-is-killing-you.jpg

VictoriousMonk.7150:

Aye, tis true.

Ever since this game came out, I’ve gained weight and look like a Norn.

I exercise, but not enough.

http://images.medicalbillingandcoding.org.s3.amazonaws.com/sitting-is-killing-you.jpg

I don’t see how looking like a Norn is a bad thing, the women are boombastic

unfortunately it’s more like female quaggans than norn in a lot of places.

for me sitting is actually beneficial. I have very low blood pressure and a condition, so standing up for too long can lead to me fainting. I guess I’m lucky like that
I remember after a back surgery years ago I could only stand so my mum used my wardrobe as a table. Try doing that? Or a shelf?

I wish I had a stand up desk . Especially at work. They are better for your back too. Be sure to get one of those super soft things to stand on. They are usually sold to go in front of sinks. It’s like standing on a cloud.

VictoriousMonk.7150:

Aye, tis true.

Ever since this game came out, I’ve gained weight and look like a Norn.

I exercise, but not enough.

http://images.medicalbillingandcoding.org.s3.amazonaws.com/sitting-is-killing-you.jpg

That picture just scared the crap out of me. Brb making use of gym membership for the first time in months.

Basically if you sit to long you get fat which in return kills you more than others.

I’m not fat, so basically I’m not at risk for sitting too long.

I use a drafting table which elevates my keyboard up to standing waist height (which is quite a ways up on someone 6’1"). Most of my computer use-related health problems have reduced or gone away entirely.

It killed the tendons on the backs of my legs at my knees, though, especially the first few weeks. But they were weak from sitting before, I guess. I suggest supplementing the arrangement with a stool of proper height which you can use 30-50% of the time to rest with.

TLDR: Go for it, especially if you dislike dying young.

Put a cactus on your puter chair. That should make it standing PC game time!

standing is better for the body, our body was never designed to sit for long periods. Standing will decrease our mortality rate but…

I’m willing to give a few years away to be able to sit for the next 50 yrs xD

It’s sitting still that is not good for you. And not sitting correctly, with your back not supported.

I wouldn’t want a standing desk. I prefer to use a good quality chair, and take a lot of breaks, getting up, stretching, etc.

Standing desks are apparently pretty great. Even better is a standing desk on one end of a treadmill.

Chase.8415:

Basically if you sit to long you get fat which in return kills you more than others.

I’m not fat, so basically I’m not at risk for sitting too long.

This is sadly wrong, a fat active person is less likely to have a heart condition than a sedentary skinny one.

I’d rather have cold scientific fact other that a poorly drawn picture as proof in this matter.

Kyosji.8961:

I’d rather have cold scientific fact other that a poorly drawn picture as proof in this matter.

The picture has references at the bottom.

you could stand all day and still not gonna get out alive or make it past 90 on average…

try some exercise and shave off the neck beard…seriously

Just sit in comfort, get fat & have fun!

If you snuff it, well, you won’t be about to know it & the other poor kittens get the joy of carrying your fat kitten in a box!

Kyosji.8961:

I’d rather have cold scientific fact other that a poorly drawn picture as proof in this matter.

It’s an infographic – graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present complex information quickly and clearly. They can improve cognition by utilizing graphics to enhance the human visual system’s ability to see patterns and trends. The process of creating infographics can be referred to as data visualization, information design, or information architecture.

All the references for the data are at the bottom of the picture.

yes, stand-up desks are viable. see if you can improvise one before going out and buying a new desk though.

some information i found:

http://fitfinity.net/2011/07/12/combating-the-effects-of-your-desk-part-1/
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/standing-at-work/#axzz2Hc7kWqF9
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=462lohqdiIM