A large new study found that standing for more than two hours a day doesn’t protect against the cardiovascular risks of too much sitting.

A vindicating new study suggests that standing for long stretches of time is basically as bad for a person’s health as sitting. That, as The Washington Post points out, could make standing desks sort of pointless.

Over the years, numerous startups have gained traction by designing, making and selling standing desks as part of a workspace innovation trend to promote