Standing Desk Work Calories Burned by City
Standing Desk Work burns approximately 65 calories per 30 minutes at 160 lbs. Find your city below for climate-adjusted estimates.
About Standing Desk Work
Working at a standing desk involves performing office tasks while standing rather than sitting, which increases energy expenditure by approximately 50% compared to seated work. While the additional calorie burn per hour is modest, the cumulative effect over a full workday is significant — standing for 4 hours burns roughly 100-200 more calories than sitting. Standing also improves posture, reduces lower back pain, and may decrease the health risks associated with prolonged sitting, including cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.
MET value: 1.8 · Category: Daily Activities
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