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There's a standing desk and balance board for kids now
Given the increasing anxiety of what sitting is doing to our bodies, it was only a matter of time before someone began worrying about our nation's children. After seeing his son's classroom, FluidStance chief Joel Heath decided to build the UpGrade, a standing desk and balance board combo for school kids. Much like the adult version, it centers around a balance board that is claimed will help small ones be more active. As part of the project, the company has also made a height-adjustable desk that'll let three kids take a break from sitting at any one time.
Can a balance board improve the standing desk experience?
I'm glad that I work from home, if only because my colleagues would hate the wacky fitness gizmos I test at my desk. The latest unbearable distraction (that nobody else has to put up with) comes in the form of the Fluidstance Level. It's a balancing board for standing desk users that's designed to make you move and keep your joints supple. The company also claims the board can improve you physically, emotionally and mentally, but I'd happily settle for better balance with my eyes closed.
