How to create a better office environment with furniture, supplies, and products

Did anyone else get a shiver of delight at this post's title. I LOVE furniture that fights fat -- so much more simple than diets and exercise. Seriously though, it's not a joke.

Many Americans are overweight. That’s no big secret. One company, Neutral Posture, notes that they believe this hinges on office work. We sit, sit, sit, and spread. Not too off base actually. I’d be inclined to agree.

Neutral Posture had some research conducted by a one Jerome Congleton, PhD, PE, CPE, professor at Texas A&M University, and he thinks that, “Office work should not be done entirely seated.” One it’s bad for our posture, two, there’s that pesky weight issue.

Other research shows that seating breaks to improve circulation, muscle tone, and vitality are the great ways to fight both that extra weight gain and it’s ergonomically proven to help with all sorts of body pains and aches. However, how often do we actually take these breaks? I know I don’t stop blogging enough. I don’t get up and stretch as often as I should. Do you?

In any case Neutral Posture has a solution – you knew they would (all that research they did).  The company recently introduced the N·tune Seating System. A big team of engineers, ergonomists, and designers created the system, which basically raises desk heights. The desk heights go up enough so that you can be seated but still easily stand up when a break from sitting is needed.  “The key to making this system work is the platform on the chair that allows for easy transition from sitting to standing and vice versa.”

Furthermore one doctor on the team of designers notes, "Just by standing for 2 hours throughout an average workday, you can burn 280 extra calories. In one year, that can amount to roughly 20 pounds." Sweet, now office workers can be productive, slimmer, and healthier.

I think it looks great. I don't think it can take the place of a healthy diet, exercise, and all of the normal healthy things we should do; but still, it could be one part of the health puzzle.

If you can afford to outfit the office, why not? Healthy workers = fewer sick days and more productivity. Learn more at Neutral Posture