Thoughts on Sit Stand Desks The media has been all over the fact that sitting for prolonged periods of time can be bad for you. What about standing? Ask anyone that’s on their feet all day (nurses, waiters, etc) and they will tell you how fun it’s not. When it comes to the switch, keep these things in mind. First, the immediate switch from sitting to standing may not be pleasant. Going from one extreme to the next will may cause some pain. Usually in the form of tight calves,