As far as we know, animals do not organise the Olympics. And the Nobel Prize is also an exclusively human event. This is actually sad news for chimpanzees. Because the apes are not only incredibly clever, but also surprisingly strong. Their pulling and jumping power alone is around 50 per cent greater than that of humans. No wonder: after all, chimpanzees are extremely active. Sitting for long periods in the office and staring at a monitor are just as foreign to them as back pain or tension. We can therefore learn a lot from chimpanzees and learn how to get through everyday life healthier, fitter and more focussed.
Use it or lose it: exercise is in our genes
The human body consists of 650 muscles. If these are not used and challenged regularly, they atrophy. The staircase in the office building suddenly becomes a real challenge and after a long day in front of the screen, chronic tension spoils our evening. The back muscles in particular react sensitively to sitting in a rigid posture for too long. Unfortunately, not all of us have the time to train our latissimus, trapezius and deltoid muscles extensively. Fortunately, small "islands of movement" that we can incorporate into our daily office routine are often enough. In addition to light stretching exercises, walks during the lunch break are part of this. But you can also do a lot while you are sitting to prevent your muscles, tendons and ligaments from atrophying.
24-hour chairs for more freedom of movement in the office
It sounds like a contradiction in terms, but "active sitting" is actually possible. And no: this does not mean yoga exercises on an office chair. Active sitting is more subtle and possible for several hours at a time. The solution is professional 24-hour chairs, such as those available from StolComfort. They have a number of features that promote active sitting. At the same time, their ergonomics automatically ensure more movement when sitting and, together with their comfort functions, prevent tension:
- activePlus mechanism: Some of our chairs are characterised by their activePlus mechanism. This encourages the body to alternate between loading and unloading. This stimulates the muscles, improves blood circulation and helps to prevent typical tension and back pain.
- Comfort upholstery: Insufficient sitting comfort occurs in places where the seat pressure is too great - for example in the area of the ischial tuberosities or thighs. If you then try to relieve these areas, your body is thrown off balance. The muscles are then strained to varying degrees and become tense. With our comfort upholstery, we prevent this pressure point strain and support you in adopting an active, upright sitting position.
- Large tilt angle: Whether you want to lean back and think hard or look at a problem from a different perspective, the large 44-degree tilt angle of our chairs relieves pressure on the spinal discs and is one reason why our 24-hour chairs are so incredibly comfortable and convenient.
- Comfort headrests: If you have a heavy head, it's not necessarily because of the company party the night before. Sitting for many hours at a time strains the neck and shoulder muscles. In the long term, this is very uncomfortable and also leads to concentration problems or headaches. Our comfort headrest relieves strain on the neck and can be customised to your body shape. The result: less tension and a clear head.
These are just some of the benefits that our 24-hour chairs offer you. Depending on the model, you benefit from many other comfort functions, giving you exactly the office chair you need for a long day at your desk. In addition to control centres, control rooms or control rooms, Svenstol chairs are also increasingly being used in offices or home offices. Treat yourself to relaxed muscles, more freedom of movement and the unique seating comfort of professional 24-hour chairs!
Do you have any questions about our 24-hour chairs, executive chairs or references? We would be happy to advise you personally and show you how you can increase productivity and work safety with our chairs.
