"That first week, I was a little tired when I first got it, but now sitting down for hours-long dinners or meetings is a challenge," Pritts said. "As a pilot, there's a lot of sitting so now it feels good to stand up as often as possible."

While his stand up desk is adjustable, allowing him the flexibility to sit down, Pritts now feels more comfortable standing than sitting. It's become his new normal, whether on important phone calls, discussing Corporate America business, or making decisions, he does it all while standing.

"In doing the research, I know it's supposed to be healthier," Pritts said. "I don't have any scientific evidence, but in the afternoons, I do feel I'm a lot sharper, more focused and in the moment than I used to be. Before, I used to only make big decisions in the morning, that's not the case anymore because my energy levels stay high throughout the day."

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A growing number of studies revealed he may be onto something. A 2011 Take A Stand Project survey found that standing an additional hour a day in four 15-minute increments, 87% of participants felt more energized and comfortable and 75% said they felt healthier overall. In addition, 71% felt more focused, 66% felt more productive, 38% felt a reduction in fatigue and 50% felt reductions in upper back, neck and shoulder pain.

As part of Australia's ongoing study of healthy aging entitled 45 and Up, researchers found that even if engaged in regular daily exercises, those who sat for more than 11 hours a day had double the risk of dying within three years compared to active people who sat for less than four hours a day.

In addition, the World Health Organization has found that high volumes of sitting times have possible associations with increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.

Standing has become Pritts' new normal, whether on important phone calls, discussing credit union business or making decisions.

While there have been no plans to have the 60 employees at Corporate America CU join Pete Pritts in standing during the day, many have opted to sit on exercise balls instead of chairs.

While there have been no plans so far to have the entire team of 60 at Corporate America join Pritts in standing up throughout the day, many staffers have opted to sit on exercise balls instead of chairs, he said. Given the standing desk would be an investment of about $1,000, employees requesting the desk would need to demonstrate a commitment to standing most of the day.

"It may not be for everyone," Pritts acknowledged. "Start small. Try just standing up to see if this is something you want to do or can do."

Still, the standing desk may be considered too radical a step for some. However, the Take a Stand Project offered the following tips on small ways to incorporate more standing into your life:

• Stand every time the phone rings, and stay standing throughout the duration of the call.

• Stand up during meetings, towards the back or side of the room.

• Stand whenever you're drinking a cup of coffee, or eating your lunch or snack.

• Stand every hour on the half-hour. Set your Microsoft Outlook calendar to remind you.

• When a challenging or frustrating situation arises, stand to clear your head and gain a new perspective.