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.