5 Healthy Alternatives To Your Office Chair

A number of studies prove that sitting in the same position for long durations can lead to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity and other life threatening disorders. People who have desk jobs often complain about back and other joint pain. Quitting your desk job isn’t the right solution to save yourself from these disorders but replacing your office chair with a healthy alternative definitely is!

Take a look at these 5 healthier versions of premium office furniture

1) Exercise Ball

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Although many are aware of this alternative very few have actually given it a try. Let me remind you of its benefits. It not only encourages good posture but it also keeps you active at all times. When you sit on an exercise ball your body constantly makes minor adjustments using the core muscles of your body including the abs and lower back muscles.

2. Treadmill desk

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You can’t take work to the gym but you can definitely bring the treadmill to work. If your work doesn’t allow you to take breaks or walk for a few minutes here and there then you should definitely think of using this alternative. The desk on the treadmill can be detached as well as adjusted according to your height preference.

3) Kneeling chairs

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While sitting on a kneeling chair you don’t exactly kneel but you relieve pressure from your back with the help of your shins. Its unique design reduces strain on the lower back and encourages good posture. The Balans chair is the first kneeling chair and was created in the year 1979. Since then, a number of models have been developed and sold on office furniture online websites.

4) Stand up stools

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With no backrest and shape of a horse’s saddle, this is another version of an ergonomic office chair. As there is no back rest it compels user to sit in a better position without slouching. Apart from urging a good posture it also improves circulation, breathing and muscle tone.

5) Balance stools

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The benefits of a balancing stool is similar to that of an exercise ball except the stool stays in place and does not move all the time. So if you are looking for a slightly less unconventional office chair, a balance stool is your best bet. 

Quirky Office Interior Ideas For Start-Ups

Over the years the startup culture became famous for several reasons. Working at a startup entitles you to a number of perks— casual dressing, more responsibility and opportunities and some really cool office interiors. Believe it or not but a quirky office interior can make your startup famous for all the right reasons, among employees as well as clients.

Here are 5 quirky office interior ideas you can use for your start-up

1) Creative artwork

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The creativity of an organization reflects through its interiors. This interior includes everything, right from the couch near the reception area to your conference room furniture. Instead of putting motivating posters and quotes make the walls attractive by displaying creative artwork or take inspiration from Google’s office interior. 

2) Pop culture decorations

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If you want to keep the walls plain take ideas from the Zappos office in Nevada. They simply added a touch of pop culture through this creative superhero comic tiles. You can put popular internet memes or cool action figures too. The best thing about adding a touch of pop culture is that you can keep changing it every now and then.

3) Bring in the outdoors

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Bringing nature indoors is known to boost productivity. Incorporate plants in the office area to make the place look alive and green. Place it near the reception area which will give employees and visitors positive aura while entering the office. Keep it to a minimum and make sure it does not damage your furniture.

4) Creative conference rooms

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While designing this room you need to think beyond modular conference room furniture. For example, you can allot a cool name to this room and make it as creative as you can. When we say creative, it need not be very colourful and artsy, a simple conference room as seen in the picture above can also come across as quirky.

5) Foosball or ping pong table

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If you have ample space include a foosball or ping pong table into your office. Who said brainstorming sessions need to be serious? Employees can come up with a wonderful idea while playing a game. Also, these games allow employees to interact and know each other.