Why Limber is the world’s healthiest desk
Limber desks are designed by a physiotherapist to support natural movement throughout the workday, not just sitting or standing.
Unlike traditional standing desks that lock you into two positions, Limber is an ergonomic desk system that allows you to move freely between standing, floor sitting, kneeling, and other active resting postures while you work.
This movement-first approach helps reduce stiffness and discomfort at work, supports energy and focus, and is why Limber desks have been recognised by researchers at UC Berkeley as the world’s healthiest desk design.
Designed for movement, not just sitting and standing
Most desks assume the human body works best in one or two fixed positions. It doesn’t.
Limber desks are built to remove barriers to movement and make posture changes easy, intuitive, and frequent. By supporting a wide range of working and resting postures, Limber encourages gentle, regular movement throughout the day rather than long periods of static sitting or standing.
Five reasons researchers call Limber the world’s healthiest desk
1. Move more, because the desk moves more
Limber desks are the only desks designed to move through the full range from standing to floor sitting. This range of motion allows you to use active resting postures throughout the day, encouraging regular movement rather than long periods of static sitting or standing.
The ability to comfortably move from the floor to standing and back again is strongly associated with long-term physical capability and independence, and the floor naturally invites more varied movement than a chair.
2. An ergonomic alternative to standing desks
Standing desks were a step in the right direction, but standing still all day is not the goal.
Limber desks support multiple postures including standing, kneeling, and floor sitting. These postures engage large muscle groups in the hips and legs and encourage movement diversity, which plays an important role in supporting comfort, circulation, and energy during the workday.
3. Move without sacrificing focus
Limber desks move up to 10 times faster than electric standing desks.
Going from floor to standing takes seconds, not 10–20 seconds of waiting for a motor. The longer a desk takes to move, the more it interrupts focus, and the less likely people are to change position.
Limber removes that friction, making it easy to move when your body asks for it and stay in the flow of your work.
4. Fit your body properly, not approximately
Every body is different, so every desk setup should be too.
Limber desks make it easy to set desk and screen height to suit your body precisely. The system is designed to work without add-ons or complicated adjustments, removing the guesswork from ergonomic setup and allowing you to focus on working comfortably.
5. A complete physio-designed system, not just a desk
Every Limber desk comes with access to a physio-led course designed to help you move more at work. The course includes practical guidance on posture variety, movement, and habits that support comfort during desk-based work.
You also get access to Bart, Limber’s founder and physiotherapist, bringing clinical insight directly into how the desk is used in real life.
Early research into movement-based desk design
Limber desks were designed around a simple principle: reduce prolonged static postures and make regular movement a natural part of the workday. Early research now supports this approach.
In a pilot laboratory study published in the Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Conference (2025), participants working in an active setup that combined floor-seated and standing work reported approximately half the increase in musculoskeletal discomfort compared to working in a traditional chair-seated position.
Importantly, this reduction in reported discomfort occurred without any loss in typing speed or accuracy. While results will vary between individuals and the study was short in duration, the findings reinforce Limber’s movement-first design philosophy.
Study title
Effects of an Active and a Passive Work Condition on Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Computer Typing Performance for Computer-Based Work
Published in
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Conference, 2025
What was studied
A pilot study comparing an active work condition combining floor-seated and standing work with a passive chair-seated condition during computer-based tasks.
What was measured
Changes in self-reported musculoskeletal discomfort, typing speed, and typing accuracy.
Key findings
Participants experienced a significantly smaller increase in musculoskeletal discomfort in the active condition, with no reduction in typing performance.
Important context
This was a small, short-duration pilot study involving healthy adults. Results reflect reported discomfort during the study period and are not a guarantee of individual outcomes.
View the published paper
https://journals.sagepub.com/eprint/DTD7ZH4GT6JC9JPAVDEN/full
More reasons people choose Limber
Ethical and sustainable
Limber desks are made to last in Aotearoa New Zealand using sustainably forested birch wood.
Lifetime guarantee
The Limber Mini comes with a lifetime guarantee, the Limber Desk and Stool with a 10-year guarantee, and the Posture Course with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.
100-day trial
Work from your Limber Desk, Limber Mini, and Limber Stool for 100 days. If you’re not loving it, return it for free and receive a full refund. View Returns Policy.
SHOP LIMBER DESKSTrusted by people who move more at work
Enjoying the freedom of movement this desk gives
Really enjoying the linear Limber desk so far. I like that I can work from the floor, yet move to standing and sitting in a chair really easily. Took a little fiddling with weights to get the counter balance right so I can manoeuvre the desk height, but once I had it sorted it was super smooth and easy to adjust. Thanks for designing such a beautiful and lovely to use desk!
- Lynette
One of my all time favourite purchases!
I absolutely LOVE my Limber desk!! It's honestly one of my all time favourite purchases ever. I would highly recommend a Limber to anyone who wants to optimise their productivity and invest in their health. The ability to stand, sit ergonomically (at any height) and even sit on the floor, all with a mounted monitor is so unique and has completely changed the way I work. To top it off, the build quality is excellent too! Absolutely worth investing in a Limber.
- Michael W
Undeniable Results
I started a computer-based job working from home 2 years ago. Within one year I started experiencing frequent headaches and constant lower back pain.
A year ago, I came across the Limber website but continued umming and ahhing about whether to get one. Finally, I purchased one as an early Xmas present for myself. That's the end of the history lesson - the results were immediate and undeniable.
I haven't noticed back pain or headaches for almost two months. I am engaged in my work for much longer periods of time as I am physically more comfortable and I have the opportunity to constantly move, without getting up and becoming distracted by my home environment. I enjoy intuitively stretching at the desk without even thinking about it.
The customer service is second to none. It is rare to receive a quality product matched with such quality customer care these days.
After almost two months of working at a limber mini desk, I now recoil when I'm required to work from traditional desks when I'm away from home. It's worth every penny and the only regret I could have is not purchasing one sooner.
Lastly, I never leave reviews for anything, but I'm so genuinely impressed by this product and the company that I'd love to support them and all the potential customers who will benefit from their products and service.
Great Job, Limber Team!
- Kye R
Love the Limber beyond words
We were very early adopters of the amazing Limber desks, my husband and I each buying one as a surprise Xmas gift to each other. We actually have 3 now as well as the mini limber desk and I love how easy they are to use and go through the range of motions from standing to kneeling to sitting on the floor. The screen height is always perfect for my posture and I regularly move the whole desk easily to get natural light from the window on a call or simply to change things up. Highly recommend!
- Natalie S
A game changer!
After my body had been complaining for a few years, I bit the bullet and invested in the full monty, Limber desk. I've never looked back, and my body has thanked me for it!
The experience of unpacking and assembling was a real delight, watching the video (perfectly paced) and following along.
Thank you for all the work that went into the design and production, so I and others could benefit from these limber desks!
- James S
They really are one of a kind!
Arrive in Ireland and in perfect condition, thank you. It's a very elegant design you have for this desk and it's a joy to be able to work directly from the ground when I do not require the use of a dual monitor setup.
I am hoping in the future I will be able to afford the larger desk model with associated shipping costs and VAT so I can work in this way full time. I'm confident you will be hearing from me in the future to make that order!
- Michael M
Loving my mini
I'm loving the desk and stool so far. I have an ordinary desk, too. I've set up my laptop on the Limber, and go back and forth between chair sitting and floor sitting. Not only is it nice on my hips and legs, it helps keep me engaged in my work. Thanks!
- Daniel T
I have 2!!
I love my Limber Linear and Petal. The petal is a bit smaller than the Linear and is perfect for my home office. I have the larger Limber Linear in my work office which is great for those extra bits and pieces that I need at work. I love the flexibility in movement that my Limber desks offer from floor to standing and I can move the desk around easily on its wheels to get it in the best position.
- Lena R
Changed everything
Working from home is great, but I'm sure we are not the only household with 2 work from homers and one office space! Limber mini is the perfect dining room table solution - up and down in seconds - limitlessly adjustable, and makes virtual meetings a lot more fun. Thanks Bart and the team for your continuous innovation and boundless commitment to healthier human workspaces! - Susan B
5 stars
I love it and use it everyday. Very functional, multipurpose and beautiful to have in my space. Many people who visit my home comment “Ooh I love your desk” . Highly recommend just making the investment. You won’t regret it. - Carl M
Love my limber
Love my limber petal. I work from home and present a lot of online workshops and it's been such a game changer in terms of its versatility. I love that I can wheel it round the house to different rooms and also that goes down to the ground so I can sit on my bolster and lead an online meditation. It also prompts me to move more. My husband admired my limber so much he got fomo and bought one too.
- Lotte R
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