Workout #1 · Episode 1
Pop-Up Workouts by FluidStance®
Standing Desk Exercises: 5 Pop-Up Workout Videos
Movement is key to a happy, healthy life. Our Pop-Up Workouts are quick, fun and easy to do during breaks from work — they get your body moving and reset your brain, so you get back to the task at hand with more energy and better focus.
Featuring The Lab and Peak Performance Project
The Pop-Up Workouts
Five standing desk exercise videos for your work breaks
Press play, follow along at your desk, and get back to work feeling better than when you started.
Workout #2 · Episode 2
Hamstring Bridge
Workout #3 · Episode 3
Squat and Reach
Workout #4 · Episode 4
Balance Board Planks
Workout #5 · Episode 5
Hip Hinges
Why exercise at your standing desk
Standing beats sitting. Moving beats standing.
A standing desk gets you out of your chair — but standing still for hours isn't the goal. Short bursts of movement during the workday keep your body engaged and give your brain the reset it needs between tasks.
That's why we created Pop-Up Workouts: standing desk exercises built to fit into a work break. Pair them with a FluidStance balance board and you keep moving the rest of the day, too.
- 19%+ calorie burn boost on a FluidStance board, with less than 1% impact on typing accuracy.
- 83% of users report being happier at their desk.
- The Level® balance board has been researched by the Mayo Clinic.
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FAQ
Standing desk exercise questions, answered
What exercises can you do at a standing desk?
The best standing desk exercises are low-impact and need very little space — balance work like single-leg balance, strength moves like the squat and reach, floor moves like the hamstring bridge, core work like balance board planks, and hip hinges are great places to start. Our five Pop-Up Workout videos above walk you through quick moves you can do during a break from work.
How often should I exercise at my standing desk?
Short and frequent beats long and rare. Fit a Pop-Up Workout into your regular breaks throughout the day, and keep moving in between with a balance board.
Is a balance board good for a standing desk?
Yes. A balance board turns static standing into subtle, constant movement, so you shift your weight naturally instead of standing still. FluidStance boards keep you moving while you work, with less than 1% impact on typing accuracy.
Can you burn more calories at a standing desk?
Moving burns more than standing still. Active standing on a FluidStance board boosts calorie burn by 19% or more.
Do I need a mat under my balance board?
The Base Mat works on any floor. On hardwood or concrete it prevents scratching and keeps the deck stable; on carpet it creates a firm surface for smoother movement.
Keep exploring
Interested in more videos?
View our video gallery for more FluidStance videos with tips to keep moving throughout your day.
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