Move More, Sit Less!
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As a manufacturer of world leading pneumatic seating technology, you might think that we should be encouraging more people to sit down! But ergonomists and health care professionals alike agree that sitting immobile at work stations for hours on end can lead to poor posture, stiffness and even neck and back pain. Although our products provide dynamic seating solutions that follow the user’s every movement which encourages a change of posture, this still shouldn't deflect from the need to actually move and stretch.
How much exercise do you do everyday?
The NHS recommend that each of us should exercise regularly, at least 150 minutes a week and also reduce our sitting time. Studies have linked excessive sitting with being overweight, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer, this should not be ignored.
What we do know is that many adults spend more than seven hours a day sitting, this can include using a computer, watching television and travelling by car, bus or train. Sitting for long periods is thought to slow the metabolism, which affects the body's ability to regulate blood sugar, blood pressure and break down body fat.
Adults aged 19 to 64 are advised to try to sit down less throughout the day, including at work, when travelling and at home. But what can we do while we are at work sitting for long periods to help alleviate some of the stresses on our bodies?
How can you help your posture while sitting?
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have prepared a very useful guide for those of us who do sit for long periods and recommend we try building desk based exercises into your working day. You can view this publication by clicking here.
These simple stretches can help ease the aches and pains associated with sitting for long periods, but it is still important to combine them with regular physical activity. Combine this with an ergonomic office chair with dynamic air seating and you could improve your health and well being and alleviate painful posture related issues.