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Posted by Gavin Bradley | December 12, 2022
Dangerous sitting levels have doubled under lockdown
More of us are sitting for longer, yet 90% of staff believe their boss cares about their health - and the number of those using a standing desk has soared in the last 12 months.
Levels of dangerous office sitting time have doubled under lockdown, with around half of UK workers spending almost their whole day sitting down, according to the latest Annual Sitting Survey® from Active Working.
Some 47% of us spend practically the entirety of our working day (seven hours or longer) seated – up from just 26% pre-pandemic.
The shocking poll results come in the run-up to On Your Feet Britain, an annual day of activity sponsored by Yo-Yo DESK® , when desk-based staff participate in a variety of fun, simple activities to help break the harmful “binge sitting” habit.
Further survey results include:
- 66% of us admit that workday sitting time has increased during lockdown
- Women spend more time sitting than men: 51% of females said they spent seven or more working hours seated compared with 41% of male respondents
- The number of people with access to a standing desk has risen from a fifth to a third (31%) of workers who responded
- Prolonged sedentary behaviour is more of a problem in the public sector than the private sector: 51% of public sector staff said they daily spend more than 90 minutes at a time seated, compared with 39% among their public sector counterparts.
Spending long periods seated at a desk is proven to damage your health, contributing to conditions including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, joint issues, back problems and even certain cancers. Study after study makes it clear: #SitLess #MoveMore is the key to good physical and mental health.
There is cause of optimism, however. This year’s Annual Sitting Survey® reveals that 90% of staff believe their employer cares about their health. The number of people saying their boss cares about their health ‘very much’ has doubled since last year’s poll (rising to 30% from just 16% in 2020).
Public Health England advises that we should minimise sedentary time, spending more time on our feet, less time seated. International health bodies including the World Health Organization agree.
Popular Blogs
How to Successfully Switch to a Standing Desk | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 26, 2023Master the transition to a standing desk with our essential tips on posture, setup, and listening to your body. Optimise health and productivity with Yo-Yo DESK!Review: What’s it Like to Have a Sit-Stand Desk? | Yo-Yo Desk®
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 1, 2023Discover an office worker's experience with the Yo-Yo DESK PRO! Dive into the pros, cons, and transformative benefits of using an adjustable sit-stand desk.Strategies and Solutions for Incorporating Movement at the Office
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 16, 2023Taking regular breaks throughout the workday is essential for incorporating movement and combatting the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Encourage employees to take short breaks every hour to stand up, stretch, and move around. These breaks provide an opportunity to increase blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and re-energise the body and mind.The Importance of Regular Movement at the Office
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 16, 2023In today's sedentary work culture, where many people spend hours sitting at desks, regular movement at the office has become more crucial than ever. The human body is designed for motion, and prolonged sitting periods can harm our overall well-being and productivity.
Quick Info
WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo DESK®’s is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded the UK’s favourite range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of a community interest company dedicating much of his time to the non-profit work behind the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
With all our desktitles proudly made in Great Britain we work hard to build and maintain high quality reputation for quality and service. We are the only company to offer a free installation service and free delivery service. Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the nation’s favourite standing desk brand.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. Made in Britain, we also offer a free installation service and warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed free of charge.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 1-2 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland UK). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our free installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo OFFICE® is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded our best-selling range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of non-profit work including the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the one of Europe’s favourite standing desk brands.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO. Made in Britain, we offer a warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed free of charge.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 4-5 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland EU). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our free installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our30-day no-nonsense money back guaranteeon all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer a FREE installation service with electric standing desks, and you can save 30% OFF with our desk accessory bundle offers.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our 30-day no-nonsense money back guarantee on all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer 30% OFF many desk accessories when you purchase a standing desk.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.
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Standing Desks: For a Better and Healthier Tomorrow!
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Posted by Gavin Bradley | April 17, 2023
Standing Desks: For a Better and Healthier Tomorrow!
Standing desks are increasingly popular among office workers – is it time you got one? And why?
Standing desks: why bother?According to World Health Organization statistics, one in four adults fail to get enough physical activity. It estimates that up to five MILLION deaths a year could be averted if the global population was more active.
On a micro level, every one of us can improve our health by increasing everyday activity levels. The workplace is an obvious place to start given that many of us spend eight hours a day at our desks.
The simple act of using a standing desk and switching between a seated and standing position regularly is a simple way to increase your activity levels, improve your health and boost your performance.
In Scandinavia, standing desks are the norm, with employers required to provide an adjustable sit-stand desk for every worker. There’s a reason for that, with increasing amounts of scientific evidence showing that active working makes you healthier and more productive.
What are the benefits of standing desks?Using a standing desk brings multiple physical and mental health benefits as well as productivity gains. Research proves that mixing up your work style between seated and standing positions will keep your metabolism active, increase your calorie burn and engage key muscle groups.
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Increase blood circulation
Your blood circulation will improve and blood pressure reduce, delivering benefits to your mind and body by helping keep you alert and productive. Shifting regularly between a sitting and standing position will help open up your diaphragm too, contributing to better, deeper breathing and increased oxygen flow to your brain and other vital organs. -
Boost your metabolism
Standing up encourages movement and fidgeting. Both are important to activate key muscle groups, aid blood flow and maintain a healthy metabolic rate, as well as increasing your calorie burn. Furthermore, important enzymes which transfer bad cholesterol out of your arteries function much more effectively when you stand -
Engage key muscle groups
Standing is of course also a weightbearing exercise, important for helping improve bone density, especially for older workers. It will also help improve your posture by preventing the shoulder slump that causes back and neck pain. -
Improve performance
When you stand you are more confident and collaborative. Oxygen flows more easily to your head, boosting endorphins. So when you need to complete an important phone call or conclude a difficult discussion you will be much more effective doing it from a standing position. Certain tasks are done faster when standing: simple tasks, such as going through your inbox or ‘to do’ list can be dispensed with more efficiently when you switch your desk to standing mode. Standing desk users also report improved creativity, collaboration and better sleep patterns due to increased activity during working hours
For decades, standing desks were sold as ‘disability products’ for people with special ergonomic needs: the only employees lucky enough to get one were those suffering from health problems. At the same time, poor choice, poor service, unenlightened suppliers and high prices were common practice.
Yo-Yo DESK® was established to offer a fresh, simple and more positive approach. We focus exclusively on supplying and educating about active office solutions through a wide range of styles of standing desks and seating solutions, at affordable prices, backed up by expert sales advice. We also provide advice on how to best use our solutions with user guideline info packs supplied to every customer and the option of bespoke Active Working seminars for corporate customers.
Our CEO and Chief Wellness Officer Gavin Bradley explains: “I have devoted the last 5 years to improving office workers’ health, but I will not be fully satisfied until provision of a standing desk becomes a basic work right for office workers everywhere, following the lead of Denmark where it is a legal requirement.
"I am committed to ensuring that our solutions are used to maximum impact. User education increases sit-stand desk usage by a multiple of FOUR times. That’s why we offer Active Working Seminars and user guidelines FREE to ensure best practice and behaviour change become embedded to deliver improved wellness and productivity."
Popular Blogs
How to Successfully Switch to a Standing Desk | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 26, 2023Master the transition to a standing desk with our essential tips on posture, setup, and listening to your body. Optimise health and productivity with Yo-Yo DESK!Review: What’s it Like to Have a Sit-Stand Desk? | Yo-Yo Desk®
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 1, 2023Discover an office worker's experience with the Yo-Yo DESK PRO! Dive into the pros, cons, and transformative benefits of using an adjustable sit-stand desk.Strategies and Solutions for Incorporating Movement at the Office
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 16, 2023Taking regular breaks throughout the workday is essential for incorporating movement and combatting the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Encourage employees to take short breaks every hour to stand up, stretch, and move around. These breaks provide an opportunity to increase blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and re-energise the body and mind.The Importance of Regular Movement at the Office
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 16, 2023In today's sedentary work culture, where many people spend hours sitting at desks, regular movement at the office has become more crucial than ever. The human body is designed for motion, and prolonged sitting periods can harm our overall well-being and productivity.
Quick Info
WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo DESK®’s is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded the UK’s favourite range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of a community interest company dedicating much of his time to the non-profit work behind the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
With all our desktitles proudly made in Great Britain we work hard to build and maintain high quality reputation for quality and service. We are the only company to offer a free installation service and free delivery service. Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the nation’s favourite standing desk brand.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. Made in Britain, we also offer a free installation service and warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed free of charge.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 1-2 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland UK). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our free installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo OFFICE® is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded our best-selling range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of non-profit work including the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the one of Europe’s favourite standing desk brands.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO. Made in Britain, we offer a warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed free of charge.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 4-5 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland EU). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our free installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our30-day no-nonsense money back guaranteeon all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer a FREE installation service with electric standing desks, and you can save 30% OFF with our desk accessory bundle offers.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our 30-day no-nonsense money back guarantee on all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer 30% OFF many desk accessories when you purchase a standing desk.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.
Read more
Standing Desks: For a Better and Healthier Tomorrow!
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How to Boost Workplace Wellbeing Within Your Business
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Posted by Gavin Bradley | February 7, 2023
How to Boost Workplace Wellbeing Within Your Business
Workplace wellbeing is essential (not a nice-to-have) and more and more businesses now recognise the importance of investing in staff health and wellness.
What is workplace wellbeing?Work is about more than having a team of employees who turn up, do the job then go home again. Workplace wellbeing covers every element of office life, ranging from productivity, company ethos, corporate responsibility and sustainability to work hours, working conditions and recruitment practices.
Some are easier to address than others, particularly for smaller businesses which can make improvements faster with limited resources. Among the simplest and most effective change is to make sure that your workplace set-up is promoting staff health rather than damaging it.
The importance of workplace wellbeingHealth and safety legislation gives a baseline for ensuring we do not come to harm while we work, but Government and health services are increasingly urging both workers and employers to think more and act beyond the minimum in order to improve staff experiences and outcomes.
An unhappy, unhealthy workforce poses an existential risk to your company. Healthier staff, however, are more likely to perform well, take fewer sick days, act as ambassadors for your company and remain in your employment for longer
Yo-Yo DESK | Height Adjustable Desks | Yo-Yo DESK® can help you create the perfect workplace set-upWhether your staff operate from home, from the office or a mixture of the two, our expert team can advise on the best active working solutions for your bespoke budget and location.
We recommend a combination of four key items for healthy working habits:
- An adjustable standing desk. Our broad selection of recommended desks includes the Yo-Yo Standing Desk Converters which comes in a variety of widths and styles and is designed to sit atop an existing desk or table, transforming any surface into a standing desk. See too our full-sized electrically operated standing desks the award-winning Yo-Yo DESK PRO range - with a variety of settings, desktop finishes and shapes to fit every work lay-out
- An anti-fatigue mat. A supportive mat is vital for healthy active working. Our Yo-Yo MAT and other active standing solutions both support joints and encourage gentle ongoing movements to keep your metabolism engaged and keep you moving through the working day.
- A monitor arm. Key to health and comfort is setting your monitor at the correct height, angle and distance. A monitor arm enables this while also improving your productivity by helping keep your desk clear and maximising space in your working set-up.
- Active seating. An active seating solution differs from a chair in that it encourages frequent movement even when you are in a seated position, making it difficult for you to remain static. This engages core muscle groups, helps keep your hips slanting forwards and moves your back into positive alignment to help prevent back problems and slouching.
The beauty of buying through Yo-Yo DESK® is that our expert team can advise on which solutions will suit you and help you choose the best value combination throughout our exclusive bundle offers.
Popular Blogs
How to Successfully Switch to a Standing Desk | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 26, 2023Master the transition to a standing desk with our essential tips on posture, setup, and listening to your body. Optimise health and productivity with Yo-Yo DESK!Review: What’s it Like to Have a Sit-Stand Desk? | Yo-Yo Desk®
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 1, 2023Discover an office worker's experience with the Yo-Yo DESK PRO! Dive into the pros, cons, and transformative benefits of using an adjustable sit-stand desk.Strategies and Solutions for Incorporating Movement at the Office
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 16, 2023Taking regular breaks throughout the workday is essential for incorporating movement and combatting the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Encourage employees to take short breaks every hour to stand up, stretch, and move around. These breaks provide an opportunity to increase blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and re-energise the body and mind.The Importance of Regular Movement at the Office
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 16, 2023In today's sedentary work culture, where many people spend hours sitting at desks, regular movement at the office has become more crucial than ever. The human body is designed for motion, and prolonged sitting periods can harm our overall well-being and productivity.
Quick Info
WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo DESK®’s is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded the UK’s favourite range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of a community interest company dedicating much of his time to the non-profit work behind the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
With all our desktitles proudly made in Great Britain we work hard to build and maintain high quality reputation for quality and service. We are the only company to offer a free installation service and free delivery service. Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the nation’s favourite standing desk brand.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. Made in Britain, we also offer a free installation service and warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed free of charge.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 1-2 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland UK). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our free installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo OFFICE® is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded our best-selling range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of non-profit work including the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the one of Europe’s favourite standing desk brands.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO. Made in Britain, we offer a warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed free of charge.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 4-5 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland EU). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our free installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our30-day no-nonsense money back guaranteeon all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer a FREE installation service with electric standing desks, and you can save 30% OFF with our desk accessory bundle offers.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our 30-day no-nonsense money back guarantee on all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer 30% OFF many desk accessories when you purchase a standing desk.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.
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How to Increase Productivity with a Standing Desk
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How to Increase Productivity with a Standing Desk
Medical research is clear: prolonged time spent seated without getting out of your chair is disastrous for your health. Some suggest that hours spent sitting are as bad for your health as smoking, even if you are an active person outside working hours.
Public Health England advises that adults should aim to do at least 30 minutes moderate intensity activity daily in order to help prevent or manage many common conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Evidence shows that regular activity also helps keep symptoms under control and prevents additional conditions from developing.
However, half an hour a day of moderate intensity activity accounts for just 3% of your waking time. It’s clear: 30 minutes of daily exercise is not enough to overcome the health risks of sitting too much. But researchers have found that by achieving the right balance of time spent stationery and moving, it may be possible to counteract the negative effects of sitting.
In addition to the health risks, prolonged sitting is also harmful to your productivity. Studies on the effects on productivity of breaking up sitting time with light activity - standing, stretching, moving around - are ongoing, but it is known that regular movement improves metabolic, vascular and endocrine functions, which in turn may improve cognitive functions and thus boost work performance.
Anecdotally, many Yo-Yo DESK® customers find they work more effectively and efficiently when using one of our adjustable standing desks. Checking emails, reading reports and taking calls are among the tasks that we find are best done while standing.
How to Increase Activity at Your Standing DeskWe believe it is crucial that all Yo-Yo DESK® customers know how and why to use their standing desks, which is why we send out a set of our evidence-based user guidelines with every sale.
Desk YogaAdditionally, we offer free, short DESK Yoga videos, with moves which can each be completed within minutes and will get you into the habit of taking a regular stretching break to ease work-induced aches and prevent chronic pain. Yo-Yo DESK® customers also get FREE premium access to yoga classes with our DESK Yoga partner YogaTonic UK.
Ask LindaOur in-house physiotherapist Linda has put together a series of short videos which explain how and why to get moving in your workplace and at your standing desk. They range from simple moves to stretch out your joints and limbs, to a demonstration of how best to use our anti-fatigue mats. Do take a look: they will revolutionise your working style.
Quick Tips to Reduce Your Sedentary BehaviourThree ways to improve your workday activity profile:
- Take regular mini-breaks throughout your working day. Set a timer to remind yourself to move more, sit less at regular intervals. And always take a movement break at lunchtime, even if you just walk round the block.
- Stretch, use the stairs and walk around when you don’t have to be staring at your screen – especially while you are on phone calls.
- Swap your desk for a standing desk and /or your seat for an active seating solution.
Whatever your workplace set-up, at home or in an office, we have the standing desk or standing desk converter to meet your needs, fit your space and budget.
Our Yo-Yo DESK® CLASSIC range offers standing desk converters which sit on an existing worktop; the lightweight, portable Yo-Yo DESK® LITE can be used anywhere then folded up and tucked away. Best-sellers include the Yo-Yo DESK® 90, and the Yo-Yo DESK® GO for taller users (up to 6’ 6”).
All our desks come highly recommended with customer ratings (read them via our website) that reflect their high quality and longevity.
Electric sit-stand desks operated at the touch of a button are increasingly popular, and many corporate and private customers now opt specifically for a motorised version, having heard about the benefits of standing desks. A compact Yo-Yo DESK® PRO1 is the right size for almost every home (‘solid and stable’ – customer review), while different models across the PRO range provide standing desks for any space including a corner.
We recommend that every stand-up desk user opts for an anti-fatigue mat such as our Yo-Yo MAT®. Using a mat when standing supports your joints while encouraging the micro-movements that will help keep your metabolism activated and give you the full benefits of sit-stand working. Look out for our regular offers on bundles of desk, mat and supportive seating solutions.
Yo-Yo DESK | Height Adjustable Desks | Yo-Yo DESK® also offers charity and NHS discounts – get in touch for details of these and other corporate offers. Our sales team undergo regular training in our entire product range so will be happy to advise on exactly the right set-up for your needs.
A final word of advice on setting up your perfect workstation for ultimate health, comfort and productivity. Invest in a monitor arm for your screen.
The benefits of using a monitor arm are numerous, enabling you to work more productively by keeping your desktop clear and uncluttered, making it easier to locate documents, maintaining your screen at the correct height and distance for your eyesight and posture, and reducing the risks of neck, shoulder and back pain. Using a well-designed Sit-Stand.Com® desk means your screen and keyboard will also be in the optimum position whether you are working seated or standing.
Popular Blogs
How to Successfully Switch to a Standing Desk | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 26, 2023Master the transition to a standing desk with our essential tips on posture, setup, and listening to your body. Optimise health and productivity with Yo-Yo DESK!Review: What’s it Like to Have a Sit-Stand Desk? | Yo-Yo Desk®
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 1, 2023Discover an office worker's experience with the Yo-Yo DESK PRO! Dive into the pros, cons, and transformative benefits of using an adjustable sit-stand desk.Strategies and Solutions for Incorporating Movement at the Office
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 16, 2023Taking regular breaks throughout the workday is essential for incorporating movement and combatting the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Encourage employees to take short breaks every hour to stand up, stretch, and move around. These breaks provide an opportunity to increase blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and re-energise the body and mind.The Importance of Regular Movement at the Office
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 16, 2023In today's sedentary work culture, where many people spend hours sitting at desks, regular movement at the office has become more crucial than ever. The human body is designed for motion, and prolonged sitting periods can harm our overall well-being and productivity.
Quick Info
WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo DESK®’s is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded the UK’s favourite range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of a community interest company dedicating much of his time to the non-profit work behind the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
With all our desktitles proudly made in Great Britain we work hard to build and maintain high quality reputation for quality and service. We are the only company to offer a free installation service and free delivery service. Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the nation’s favourite standing desk brand.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. Made in Britain, we also offer a free installation service and warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed free of charge.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 1-2 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland UK). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our free installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo OFFICE® is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded our best-selling range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of non-profit work including the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the one of Europe’s favourite standing desk brands.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO. Made in Britain, we offer a warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed free of charge.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 4-5 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland EU). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our free installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our30-day no-nonsense money back guaranteeon all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer a FREE installation service with electric standing desks, and you can save 30% OFF with our desk accessory bundle offers.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our 30-day no-nonsense money back guarantee on all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer 30% OFF many desk accessories when you purchase a standing desk.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.
Read more
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Posted by Gavin Bradley | April 17, 2023
Working from home essentials
Employers across the world were forced to switch from office working to home-based employment because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some have started to return to an office-based model, but many are allowing staff who want to work from home to continue to do so on a hybrid basis. You are most probably among them!
The bank UBS is one of a growing number of large employers which are allowing most staff to mix working from home and office permanently. A Computer Weekly survey found that more than two-thirds of staff will be expected to continue working remotely on an ongoing basis.
More than 80% of employees told an Accenture survey that they preferred a hybrid working regime, and the CIPD (Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development) found that of 2,000 employers surveyed, 63% intended to introduce or expand a mixture of remote and on-site working.
Working from home – on a part- or full-time basis - is the new normal. Some 80% of respondents to the Get Britain Standing Annual Sitting Survey 2021 said they had switched to home working, and almost a third of workers said they were using a standing desk – up from 19% a year earlier. A revolution in residential and office accommodation is under way.
Where Will You Set Up Your Home Office?The pandemic housing boom has affected what we want from our homes. Top of the list is space, and housing developers are already beginning to incorporate design changes for the homeworking trend.
In an American Institute of Architects survey, 68% reported an increase in demand for home offices in design / build projects. If you’re looking for a new home, an area that can be used as a workspace is definitely on the ‘want’ list, but if a move is not on the cards, where can you set up your home office? A corner of the living room, spare bedroom or niche under the stairs is popular with many. There’s also been a boom in demand for garden rooms. Most of us, however, have had to find space wherever we can.
If you’re turning an existing area of your home into a work zone, whatever you use as a desk must fit neatly and look good even when you are not working. Yo-Yo DESK® electric standing desks come in a wide offer a variety of colours and materials for legs and desktops. Best-selling sit-stand desktops include stylish pale timber, dark anthracite oak, as well as black and white. You can browse the whole range of options here.
Tips to Plan Your WorkspaceA height adjustable desk is the perfect multi-functional work surface if you are working from home. Our adjustable sit-stand desks go low enough for a child, and high enough to use as a hobby space for crafting, electronics, model-making etc. Of course, our Yo-Yo DESK® PRO has sufficient settings to make it ideal for working whether seated or standing; the compact Yo-Yo DESK® PRO 1 model gets 5/5 from Trustpilot reviewers.
When planning your workspace, focus on two essentials: convenience and comfort.
Your desk should be easy to access and use. Having to remove all your equipment – laptop, folders etc - once you’ve finished working is necessary for some, but setting aside a bespoke space that you don’t have to clear at the end of every working day will make homeworking convenient and feasible long term.
Your seating solution should be comfortable yet ergonomic. Do not think you can use a dining chair or Swiss ball long-term if you have any regard for your musculoskeletal health. Whatever you choose, your seat needs to promote good posture. For use with a stand-up desk, we recommend a perch stool such as the Muvman or Ongo FREE which is stylish, durable and extremely comfortable. Before you decide on your active seating solution, ask yourself these questions:
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Is it height-adjustable, does it encourage movement?
Your next position is your best position, so any office seat or stool should nudge you to move more: up/down or from side to side, whether you are seated or using it to lean on while standing. -
Will it improve my posture?
Ideally, any active seating solution will encourage you to move your hips forward, and bring positive alignment to your spine. It should strengthen your abs as well as other muscles, thus reducing back strain and preventing stress build-up in your shoulders. Check out our tips on the benefits of active seating and how to make the right decision for your home office.
Yo-Yo DESK® is the expert supplier of workplace equipment – desk, seating and accessories – which will suit your working style and home at the same time as protecting and even improving your health. In seven years, we have sold 250,000 office wellness solutions to more than 30,000 home and office workplaces, enabling desk-based staff across the world to enjoy the benefits of being more active.
Our sales team receive regular training in every item and can advise which are best for your needs. In addition, we proudly offer a free trial of many of our solutions so you can road test our standing desks and standing desk converters to see whether they work in your space.
Get in touch for information about current offers. Don’t put it off: if working from home is your new norm, make sure your set-up is the best you can get.
Popular Blogs
How to Successfully Switch to a Standing Desk | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 26, 2023Master the transition to a standing desk with our essential tips on posture, setup, and listening to your body. Optimise health and productivity with Yo-Yo DESK!Review: What’s it Like to Have a Sit-Stand Desk? | Yo-Yo Desk®
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 1, 2023Discover an office worker's experience with the Yo-Yo DESK PRO! Dive into the pros, cons, and transformative benefits of using an adjustable sit-stand desk.Strategies and Solutions for Incorporating Movement at the Office
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 16, 2023Taking regular breaks throughout the workday is essential for incorporating movement and combatting the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Encourage employees to take short breaks every hour to stand up, stretch, and move around. These breaks provide an opportunity to increase blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and re-energise the body and mind.The Importance of Regular Movement at the Office
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 16, 2023In today's sedentary work culture, where many people spend hours sitting at desks, regular movement at the office has become more crucial than ever. The human body is designed for motion, and prolonged sitting periods can harm our overall well-being and productivity.
Quick Info
WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo DESK®’s is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded the UK’s favourite range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of a community interest company dedicating much of his time to the non-profit work behind the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
With all our desktitles proudly made in Great Britain we work hard to build and maintain high quality reputation for quality and service. We are the only company to offer a free installation service and free delivery service. Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the nation’s favourite standing desk brand.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. Made in Britain, we also offer a free installation service and warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed free of charge.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 1-2 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland UK). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our free installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo OFFICE® is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded our best-selling range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of non-profit work including the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the one of Europe’s favourite standing desk brands.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO. Made in Britain, we offer a warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed free of charge.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 4-5 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland EU). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our free installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our30-day no-nonsense money back guaranteeon all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer a FREE installation service with electric standing desks, and you can save 30% OFF with our desk accessory bundle offers.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our 30-day no-nonsense money back guarantee on all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer 30% OFF many desk accessories when you purchase a standing desk.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.
Read more
Working from home essentials
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