There are those that fall on both sides of the sitting versus standing while working debate, but in reality, "sitting or standing for long, uninterrupted periods is hard on the body," Wang told POPSUGAR.
"Sitting is getting a well-deserved reputation for contributing to an unhealthy lifestyle, but standing for a full day of work is not the best option for everyone," St. John said. One option is to alternate between the two by using a standing desk or a desk converter, which sits on top of your desk and can move up and down. But give your body time to adjust. "Especially if you are not used to standing, it is important to build up to it in small steps rather than going from sitting for eight hours to standing for eight hours," St. John said.