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You know that achy, stiff feeling you get when standing up after a long sit?
That’s not just old age—it simply stems from a not-so-healthy habit.
Sitting is one of the most time-consuming things we do every single day. We sit at work, we sit while driving, we sit on the couch or at the dinner table. The “sedentary lifestyle” that so many studies have pinpointed as a serious health risk, particularly in the last 16 months as working from home became prevalent, is actually fairly easy to kick.
Yes, there are steps you and your employees can take to be more active throughout the work day. These include regular walking breaks (every hour is recommended), taking the stairs instead of an elevator or even hosting a walking meeting.
But there’s more we can do, and it involves office furniture.
There’s been a seismic shift in how offices are designed and furnished, and employee desires are being heard loud and clear across the country. No more dull or unimaginative spaces; instead, we’re seeing the introduction of color, the implementation of multi-use spaces and more welcoming furniture.
The concept of comfortability in the office can lead to productivity, happiness and satisfaction. In this blog, we’ll highlight three office furniture must-haves to help your teams stay active and healthy.
Featured Product: Ignition®
The chair is the focal point of the office, and perhaps the most impactful piece of furniture you’ll buy for your team. “Everything revolves around the chair,” as we like to say at HON.
Staying active also means promoting healthy habits while seated, and the right chair can help you do that. It’s no surprise, then, that “active seating” is a concept that many experts promote while acknowledging the reality of prolonged sitting periods.
When we talk about active seating, we’re talking about chairs that are tailored to all styles of individual work and that come with features to support the user throughout the day—whether they’re sitting for a few minutes or a few hours.
Ignition® 2.0, one of our most popular chairs, now features Colorwav customization options in addition to all-day comfort and stability. With adjustable lumbar and molded foam seats, Ignition is a chair that is not only comfortable and active but also durable.
Comfort is the No. 1 quality that customers look for in a new office chair, but the combination of comfort and support is what fosters healthy posture and keeps you moving.
Convergence®, another customer favorite, is a great choice for a more active sit because of its synchro-tilt functionality. That means the back and seat can recline at different ratios, supporting a variety of body and sitting types with the flexibility to move around while seated.
Call it a standing desk, call it a height-adjustable desk. What you can’t call it is “the same old, same old.”
There’s a reason these desks have skyrocketed in popularity; the health benefits are numerous. Moving to a height-adjustable workstation means you’re spending more time on your feet, which helps your back and posture, and keeps you active. Many studies have shown that standing for periods throughout the day can help you burn hundreds more calories, plus your limbs and joints will thank you.
The Motivate® collection from HON, including tables, seating and presentation tools, works seamlessly together to provide a comprehensive solution that’s suited for any collaborative environment.
Featured Product: West Hill™
Like we’ve said, it’s easy to get caught in a pattern of sitting all day long.
Creating spaces within the workplace that encourage people to get up, move around and interact is a great way to combat the sedentary habits we can all fall victim to.
West Hill™ is a “resimercial” furniture collection from HON that allows employees to work individually, get together for a quick meeting or collaborate in a larger brainstorming session.
The best ideas don’t always happen at a desk—and West Hill is a versatile option that blends the comforts of home with the function of the office (and a touch of mid-century style, as well).
If you’re ready to upgrade your office furniture and help your employees be more active and productive, we’re here to help. Visit hon.com to browse all our active options or to connect with a member of our team.
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