5 Ways To Create A Productive Workspace In 2017

When you're feeling good and working smart, productivity levels skyrocket! Today on the blog we'll provide you with the tips and tricks needed to take office performance to the next level. From eating healthy to taking short breaks, the advice in today's post is a must read.

1.) Eat Healthy

If you wake up in the morning and go heavy on the french toast and syrup, you'll likely be feeling groggy before lunch time. We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It lays the foundation and provides us with the energy needed to tackle our morning tasks. By eating healthy in the morning with some fresh fruit and yogurt you'll replace that groggy feeling with motivation. The same strategy applies to lunch time. Don't sit at your desk eating fast food and expect to finish the day without needing a power nap. Pack a healthy lunch, take it outside, and eat while enjoying some fresh air. You'll return to your office workstation refreshed, ready, and productive!

2.) Type Smart

Computing at correct and healthy angles will help you remain productive throughout the work day. It will also help you reduce the risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This means, the days of typing with your keyboard tray on your work surface have got to come to an end. It reduces your words per minute while simultaneously allowing strain to creep in. Invest in an articling keyboard platform in 2017. It will help you create more usable desk space while encouraging healthy typing angles. You'l be performing more efficiently in no time!

3.) Use A Dual Screen System

Two screens are better than one! Think about how much time you spend clicking between tabs to handle your daily tasks. Now think about how nice it would be to cut that time in half. A dual screen mount is one of those products that once installed, you'll wonder how you ever lived without. We recommend checking out the dual computer monitor mounts from Systematix, Symmtery Office, and ESI Ergonomic Solutions. They're cost effective, easy to install, and incredibly versatile.

4.) Practice Good Posture

Even the most advanced ergonomic swivel chair will leave you feeling dissatisfied if you don't practice the good posture habits needed to maximize comfort. You'll want to start by raising your chair to the correct height. Make sure you're feet are able to rest flat on the ground and facing forward. Make it a point to avoid using your chair base as a foot rest. This reduces blood flow that can lead to cramping. In addition, make sure to keep your back in contact with your chair at all times. Sit as upright as possible to maximize spine support while working at your desk. Last but not least, you'll want to keep your head properly aligned with your computer screens. If you've invested in a dual screen mount, it will be super easy to raise your screens to eye level.

5.) Take Short Breaks

When you sit for long periods of time, posture tends to suffer as fatigue sets in. That's why it's absolutely essential to take at least one 10 minute break every hour. If back pain and strain are issues you deal with regularly, take a 5 minute break every 30 minutes. When you stand up and walk away from your office desk, your muscles are stretching out and visual strain is reduced. Needless to say, looking at your computer screen for hours on end is unhealthy. To be at your best and improve productivity, you need to force yourself into a smart break schedule. Powering through your work day  stressed and fatigued can no longer be your daily routine. If there's no realistic way you can take short breaks, consider making the switch to a sit to stand workstation that promotes continuous movement. Affordable sit to stand desktop risers are now available for less than $300.00 from brands like OFM. They attach to almost any work surface in minutes. You'll be avoiding those unhealthy extended sits that kill productivity in no time!

Set Your Comfort Standards In 2017

Do you have standards for your personal comfort in the workplace? You should! As the new year gets underway, now is the perfect time to commit to ergonomic operating. Today on the OfficeAnything.com blog we'll provide you with the tips, product suggestions, and advice needed to make 2017 your most effective year ever. From mastering your chair's features to avoiding bad posture habits, we've got you covered.

First things first, you have to get to know your office chair. If you're unfamiliar with your chair and its features, you won't be able to operate it correctly. To get the most out of your chair, it needs to be synchronized to your body and workstation.

Go ahead and pull out your chair manual and give it a read. Refreshing yourself on your chairs components will help you set high quality comfort standards you can maintain. If you can't find your chair manual, visit the manufacturer's website. Most of them are available online. You can download it a file on your computer.

Once you've looked over your manual, you're now ready to start mastering the features. Memorize the functions of the levers on your office chair mechanism will have you ready to adjust at a moments notice. To set effective comfort standards, you can't take a "set it and forget it" approach.

Throughout the day, you'll likely need to adjust your ergonomic office chair a few times to stay posture perfect and true to the standards you've set. Each time you lean forward, your chair needs to tilt with you. It's absolutely essential to keep your back in contact with the chair at all times to stay properly supported.

The height of your chair should be set to a point that allows you to work with your feet flat on the ground and facing forward. The days of using your chair base as a foot rest need to come to an end as quickly as possible. Set the standard for correct operating by painting paper chair height and feet alignment. Perching on the base of your swivel chair will result in poor blood flow that leads to cramping and fatigue.

Operating comfortably in 2017 is more about you than your chair. Good habits go a long way, but you can also set up your office workstation to be more ergonomically correct. You'll want to start by getting your computer screen up to eye level. If you find yourself looking at a down word angle to see the monitor while typing, raise it up. Investing in an ergonomic monitor arm will get the job done professionally. That being said, if the budget is tight a stack of books or a shoebox box will do the trick.

Last but not least, you'll want to make a posture chair that highlights your personal operating goals to keep them fresh in your mind throughout the work day. Place your chart within eye sight of your computer screen. Believe it or not, studies have shown that workers who utilize posture tip charts report positive results. It's hard to memorize perfect sitting tips and comfort standards throughout task filled days. That's why a simple posture chart is a must.

Tips For Your Posture Chart:

Sit with feet flat on the ground and facing forward.
Don't use the base of the office chair as a foot rest.
Keep the computer screen at eye level for proper spine and neck alignment.
Keep your back in contact with the chair at all times to ensure proper support.
Take a 10 minute break once every hour to stay refreshed and avoid extended sits.

The last tip is a real biggie! You can't allow yourself to work for hours at a time without standing up. Studies show that this bad habit leads to serious health problems. Commit to comfort and productivity standards in 2017 by keeping your body refreshed. Stand up, go for a short walk around the office, stretch those muscles, and drink some water to stay hydrated.

The 5 Most Troublesome Sitting Habits Explained

Having trouble with your sit? Feeling uncomfortable and productivity is suffering? Have no fear! Our ergo experts are here! Today on the Office Anything Blog we'll identify 5 of the most troublesome sitting habits while sharing the tips, tricks, and advice needed to kick them to the curb. Enjoy!

1.) Slouching

You've heard it since you were little. Don't slouch! This all too common problem affects far to many workers. Each time you slouch and lean away from your chair, you're missing out on the essential support needed to operate effectively for long periods of time. To solve this issue, make it a point to keep your back in contact with your chair. Set your office chair back angle to a comfortable, upright position that ensures your spine is properly supported.

2.) Perching

When sitting at your desk, avoid using the base of your chair as a footrest. This bad habit, also referred to as perching, limits blood flow and leads to fatigue. Perching on your chair base can cause pain and cramping that significantly diminishes your chances of operating comfortably throughout the entirety of your day. The solution? Work with your feet flat on the ground and facing forward. It's a simple fix, you just have to commit to it. Many of the most common office chair posture tips revolve around muscle memory. This one is no different!

3.) Looking Down

This simple but troublesome sitting habit is typically the result of your computer screens being situated too low. Looking down at your keyboard or screens when typing over the course of the work day will cause you neck to stiffen up. This muscle tension will eventually lead to soreness and pain. To avoid looking down, raise your computer screens! The professional solution is the integration of a computer screen mount that offers a wide range of adjustment capabilities. If you choose to go this way, you can't go wrong with the monitor arms from ESI Ergonomic Solutions and Symmetry Office. If funds are tight, use a stack of books, or even a cardboard box to raise your screens up in the time being.

4.) Extended Sits

Believe it or not, one of the most common and troublesome sitting habits is directly related to sitting for long periods of time! Extended sits cause fatigue. When you become tired, your posture tends to suffer. To avoid this common problem, take short breaks. Once every hour, stand up and walk away from your desk. Stretch out those muscles and grab a drink of water to stay hydrated. The health risks associated with sitting for long periods of time are very serious. Studies have shown that sitting for long periods of time without taking breaks can actually reduce your life span. Take this bad habit seriously. Don't get overly wrapped up into a project to the point where you stay in your chair for hours upon hours. Force yourself to take short stretch breaks as often as possible!

5.) Sitting At The Wrong Height

Be honest. When is the last time your adjusted your office chair? If you can't remember, the odds are you're due for a quick chair and desk synchronizing session. All too often, workers take a set it and forget it approach to office chair comfort. To operate at peak performance levels and avoid troublesome sitting habits, you need to familiarize yourself with that fancy ergonomic swivel chair and the adjustment features you invested in. Don't be afraid to adjust several times throughout the day to meet the needs of any particular task. Sitting too low or high in your chair will cause your posture to suffer. You'll be limiting blood flow and subjecting yourself to unnecessary fatigue and physical strain that can be quickly avoided with the pull of a lever.

5 Ways To Kick Off The Summer In Comfort

Today marks the official start of Summer! That being said, it's time to take action and start getting comfortable. Don't settle for workplace fatigue, muscle cramps, and poor blood flow in the second half of 2016. We've got you covered. Today on the OfficeAnything.com blog we're highlighting 5 ways to kick comfort into high gear. Enjoy!

1.) Smart Chair

Smart chairs are the latest ergonomic craze. The ability to achieve top notch comfort with minimal level pulling and adjusting is incredibly appealing to chair shoppers. To make a long story short, smart chairs minimize the ergonomic learning curve. If you're looking for ways to improve your posture without the headache, a smart chair is the way to go. 

Popular Smart Chairs:

• Global Total Office G20 Chair
• Mayline Living Chair
• RFM Preferred Seating Verte Chair
• Eurotech Seating iOO Chair

2.) Sit To Stand Workstation

As the song says, "you gotta get up to get down". Sit to stand workstations promote continuous movement in the workplace and improve blood flow. The ability to quickly switch from sitting to standing positions at the touch of a button will make you incredibly versatile. Sit to stand workstations are great for private office, training room, and classroom applications. Brands like Mayline, ESI Ergonomic Solutions, and Global Total Office offer best selling sit to stand workstations that should be considered by furniture shoppers looking to boost comfort this summer.

3.) Compute Correctly

It's as simple as this, compute correctly and enjoy a more efficient work day. Those who compute and type at incorrect angles commonly suffer from joint pain in the hands that greatly reduces productivity. Purchasing an articulating keyboard tray will set you on the path to typing success. A high quality keyboard tray will offer you the ability to increase usable desk space while improving your typing posture.

In addition, consider integrating a dual screen monitor arm into your space. Dual monitor mounts will improve the rate at which you compute. They'll also help you get your screens to eye level. If you're looking down at your monitors when typing, you're neck is paying the price! A dual screen monitor mount is the professional solution.

4.) Avoid Extended Sits

Sitting for long periods of time can actually shorten your life span. You've gotta stand up at least once every couple of hours to stretch out those fatiguing muscles. Take a few minutes to walk around. Allow your eyes to adjust from staring at the computer scree. Get a drink of water to stay hydrated. In the long run, short breaks are they key to a comfortable work day. Even when you get busy and the tasks mount up, force yourself to take short breaks. They're an absolute must if you want to stay energized at work and operating at peak performance levels! 

5.) Posture Reminders

Studies have shown that placing a list of helpful posture reminders within eye sight of your computer screen will improve comfort levels. Let's be honest, it's hard to remember a long list of ways to sit correctly during busy work days. In most cases, posture is the last thing on our minds! The being said, simple reminders will go a long way towards improving comfort. Keeping helpful tips fresh will ensure you remain comfortable for longer periods of time.

Helpful Posture Tips:

• Keep Back In Contact With Chair
• Avoid Leaning Forward
• Don't Slouch
• Keep Feet Flat and Facing Forward
• Don't Use Chair Base As Foot Rest
• Take Short Breaks
• Stay Hydrated
• Raise Computer Screens To Eye Level

Workplace Ergonomics: Movement Matters

Did you know that sitting for long periods of time can actually shorten your life span? It's true! To avoid this common problem, you've got to keep moving. Continuous movement in the workplace is an absolute must. Movement creates good blood flow and reduces fatigue to help you maintain high productivity levels during those long days at the office.

Your office chair should be treated like a best friend. When used correctly, it's always go your back! Take the time to master your chair and understand it's adjustment videos. If you need a little help, don't be afraid to check out demo videos online. You can also ask the pros! Seating specialists are always happy to provide the ergonomic tips needed to help you achieve a better sit.

This year, Smart chairs are dominating the market. What's a smart chair you ask? Smart chairs are seating solutions that automatically react to user movements and limit the need for constant adjusting with levers and tension knobs. Smart chairs like the 6671-2 model from the Global Total Office Arti seating collection boast articulating backs that mimic the human spine. The Arti will reshape itself and move automatically to mimic your profile.

You can further promote movement in the workplace with an ergonomic monitor mount. Articulating mounts attach directly to desk surfaces and provide a wide range of adjustment capabilities. Today's top computer screen mounts help to reduce visual strain and increase usable desk space by moving your screens where you need them, when you need them.

Fatigue is a productivity killer! A lack of movement in the workplace will have the fatigue monster ready to rear it's nasty head. That being said, it's important to take short breaks as often as possible. Even during busy days, you need to stand up from your desk and walk around a bit. A 10 minute break once per hour will allow your body to readjust while getting the blood flowing.

Take your quest for continuous workplace movement a step further by committing to a deskercise routine. The ability to quickly and effectively use your workstation to stretch should not be overlooked. Deskercise has become incredibly popular in 2016 because it's simple and fun. It's also very beneficial. Stretching gets the blood flowing. Stretching gets you moving. Stretching is a must! Give deskercise a try today.  You'll be glad you did.

The quest for support and comfort is never complete! In the long run, movement in the workplace is a must. To become ergonomically correct, you need to move, and so do the products around you. Good posture habits, a quality office chair, and short breaks will set you on course for improved life in the office.

Ergo Made Easy: Simple Products, Huge Difference!

Ergonomic office products don't have to be complicated. Reputable brands like Global Total Office, Mayline, and Symmetry Office are working hard to minimize the learning curve with new and innovative workplace solutions. Today on the blog we'll highlight user friendly ergo products that simplify comfort and maximize comfort. Enjoy!

First up, the 6673-2 Arti series office chair from Global Total Office. This cutting edge chair articulates like the human spine and allows the chair back to reshaped itself to mimic the users profile. The 6673-2 Arti automatically responds to body movements and sitting positions to minimize the need for constant adjusting. To make a long story short, this chair makes it easy to find a reliable sit with minimal effort. We give the 6673-2 Arti chair 5 out of 5 stars!

Like the song says, "You gotta get up to get down". This year it's all about the sit to stand desk movement. Brands like Mayline are making it easy to reduce fatigue and improve blood flow with push button desks like those from their new RGE collection. Sit to stand stations promote continuous movement in the workplace and help users avoid extended sits that can actually shorten your lifespan. Once thought of as high end, techy products, sit to stand desks are rapidly becoming the industry standard.

Compute at correct angles with minimal effort by using an articulating keyboard tray from Symmetry Office. Keyboard trays like the BALANCE-3-TSS allow users to quickly switch from sitting to standing positions. Symmetry keyboard trays are incredibly easy to use and install in minutes. These handy tools will instantly create more usable desk space while helping your reduce the risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

If you're tired of banging your knees on the CPU every time you slide your chair in and out from underneath your desk, rest assured, you're not alone! Thankfully, brands like ESI have just the solution! Their user friendly CPU mounts attach underneath desk surfaces on retractable glides. You can pull your CPU in to place when need, and slide it out of the way while you work. Having your CPU off the ground protects your digital files from flood damage. Locking units will even protect you against theft! These simple yet effective products are a must consider for any modern workspace.

Simple, affordable, effective! An adjustable ergonomic foot rest will reduce fatigue and improve personal performance without breaking the bank. Most of today's top ergonomic product manufacturers offer cost effective foot rests that should be budgeted for during any office makeover project. As simple as it sounds, integrating a foot rest will actually help improve efficiency throughout those tough days. Stop using the base of your chair as a foot rest. Avoid crossing your feet out in front of you while computing. These bad habits restrict blood flow and limit performance potential. With an adjustable foot rest, you'll be able to keep your feet, legs, and knees in sync for posture perfect performance.

Office Epidemics: 5 Bad Posture Habits Exposed

Poor posture will surely result in back pain and discomfort in the workplace. That being said, it's absolutely essential to form good sitting habits. Make the most of your work day by avoiding falling prey to this common office epidemic. Today on the blog, well expose 5 common posture problems experienced by the everyday worker and simple ways to resolve them with minimal effort. Enjoy!

1.) Perching

Do you ever find yourself sitting with your feet propped up on the base of your office chair? That's perching! This poor posture habit restricts blood flow and limits functionality. Your best bet is to operate with your feet facing forward and flat on the ground. The natural sitting position may not be the coolest, but it's certainly the most beneficial!

2.) The Lazy Boy

Your office chair may recline, but that doesn't make it a recliner! Don't extend your legs out in front of your and cross your feet like you do on those long Saturday movie session. Much like perching, this poor posture habit limits blood flow and will have you falling prey to fatigue in no time.

3.) Hunching

The back of your task chair provides lot's of ergonomic values that you don't want to miss out on by hunching over your keyboard tray to type. Each time you lean away from your office chair to work, your spine left fitting the bill. Strive to keep your back in contact with you chair at all times to achieve correct posture and optimal support.

4.) Stare Down

Still having trouble remembering where those computer keys are? It's time to break the habit of looking down to type. When you stare down at your computer keyboard tray you're falling into bad posture. Looking down puts strain on your neck and causes unnecessary fatigue that can be avoided with a little practice. Even if you've mastered the keyboard, you'll still need to make sure your computer screen is at eye level. While an ergonomic monitor arm is the preferred choice, if funds are tight, you can get by with a stack of books to ensure you're not looking down at your monitors.


5.) Extended Sits

Even workers with great posture habits can slip back into a rut. To avoid falling prey to this epidemic, take short breaks! As sitting for long periods of time can actually shorten your life span, make it a point to stand up and walk around once an hour. Get the blood flowing! Grab a sip of water. Get some fresh air. Do whatever it takes to avoid sitting at your desk for more than an hour at a time. You'll return to your desk rejuvenated and ready to operate using those quality posture habits you've worked hard to master.

Improve Office Posture With Simple Reminders!

To sit correct, you'll need to form good posture habits that will help you through those strenuous days at the office. That being said, studies have shown that placing a list of reminders within eye sight of your computer screen yields major results. Today on the OfficeAnything.com blog we'll help you come up with a list of helpful reminders to post at your workstation. Use these tips to effectively fight discomfort and fatigue in 2016 and beyond.

1.) Keep Back In Contact With Chair

It's important to let your chair do it's job! If you find yourself leaning away from the main support structure of your chair, you'll be missing out on key ergonomic benefits. To avoid leaning away, get in the habit of utilizing your chairs tilt function. Most chairs manufactured after 2005 come standard with tilt ready mechanisms to help you operate effectively in all situations. Start by synchronizing your swivel chair seat and back. Set your chair to an angle that keeps you operating at 90 degrees when computing. Maintain this position as often as possible. When you need to access areas around your station, don't over extend. Stand up from your chair and avoid slipping into poor posture positions as a result of leaning away from your chair back.

2.) Don't Hunch To Type

This office epidemic causes major back pain, strain, and fatigue! Sadly, we all fall victim to this common problem. We find ourselves enthralled in important tasks throughout the day, and suddenly we're operating in over eager computing positions that have us hunched over our keyboard trays. Make it a habit to lean into your chair when typing. Each time you hunch over, your spine is provided with little to know support. Essentially, you're subjecting yourself to strain that's completely avoidable by sitting upright to type.

3.) Set Computer Screen To Eye Level

If your computer screen is below eye level, you'll be looking down to type. When you're looking down to type, you're straining your neck and eyes. This poor posture habit can be quickly solved by raising your computer screen to eye level. While an ergonomic monitor mount is the preferred option, those looking to save a few bucks and raise their computer screen up to eye level with a stack of books. In the long run, it doesn't have to be pretty to be effective!

4.) Place Feet Flat and Facing Forward

Don't use the base of your office chair as a foot rest. This bad habit limits blood flow to your legs and will cause productivity drops throughout the day. Instead, operate in your task chair with your feet flat on the ground and facing forward. This correct operating position ensures good posture and top notch stability. Other poor positions like "the relaxer" that involve extending your legs out in front of your like you're in a beach chair should also be avoided at all costs!

5.) Take Short Breaks

Here's a reminder that won't be hard to forget. Take short breaks! When you sit for long periods of time, your body becomes tired. Extended sits result in poor posture and can even shorten your life space. That being said, it's important to take a 10 minute break once every hour. Stand up, walk away from your office desk and stretch out those muscles. Go grab a drink of water or some fresh air. You'll return to your desk more focused and less strained. This simple practice will have you fighting key posture related problems that result from fatigue and muscle pain caused by rushing through the work day without standing up! To make a long story short, to achieve a better sit, you've got to stand up once in awhile!

Capitalize On Comfort: 5 Tips For A Better Sit

These days, it's all about ergonomics in the workplace. To operate at peak performance levels, you've got to be comfortable. By forming good posture habits and sitting techniques you'll be ready, willing, and able to adjust at a moments notice to achieve the correct operational position. Today on our first ever Capitalize On Comfort post, we'll highlight 5 key ways to improve your sit. Enjoy!

1.) Master The Mechanism

You can't take a "set it and forget it" approach to ergonomics in the workplace. While one chair operating position may be great for a variety of tasks, it's not the be-all-end-all solution to sitting correctly. Take the time to read the owner's manual that came with your chair and watch a couple of demo videos online to help you master your tasking chair mechanism. The mechanism located under your seat is essentially the brain. It controls about 80% of the functions associated with your chair. With an improved knowledge of how your chair mechanism works, you'll be more confident when adjusting. That confidence and knowledge will result in an improved sitting experience you can rely on day-in and day-out.

2.) Keep Feet Flat and Forward

It's time to stop propping up your feet on the base of your office chair. It's not a foot rest. We call this poor sitting position "The Percher". Don't extend your legs and cross your feet out in front of you. This operating position is known as "The Lounger". These bad sitting habit results in poor blood flow that results in muscle stiffness and even cramping over long periods of time. Make it a point to work with you feet facing flat on the ground and facing forward. This stance encourages good posture, stability, and support.

3.) Let The Chair Get Your Back

Every time you lean away from your office chair to reach for items around your workstation, you're missing out on key support. Do you hunch over your desk top and keyboard tray when typing? If so, you're spine isn't properly supported. You've gotta let the chair get your back! It's incredibly important to maintain contact with the chair's seating surfaces at all times when working. In the long run, your office chair wants to help you be at your best. If you lean away, it can't do it's most important job! Take your sitting experience to the next level by remembering to keep your back in contact with the chair back as much as possible.

4.) Don't Look Down

Don't worry, this tip has nothing to do with heights! That being said, looking down when you're typing can cause big time pain and strain. To improve your sit and avoid this common problem, raise your computer screens up to eye level. If you don't want to spend the money on an ergonomic computer screen mount for your office, a stack of books will get the job done in the mean time. If you're looking down to type because you need to see the keys, consider taking an online typing course. Take the initiative to improve your workplace capabilities. You'll be glad you'd did. Learning to type without looking at the keys will improve your overall efficiency while simultaneously reducing neck strain associated with looking down all day!

5.) Take A Break

Sitting for extended periods of time can actually shorten your life space. Believe it or not, to improve your sit, you actually need to stand up! Taking a short break once every hour will allow you to properly stretch out your muscles. When you return to your computer chair you'll be ready to tackle your tasks in comfort. The longer we sit, the more likely fatigue, strain, stress, and soreness become factors. Fight back by taking short breaks as often as possible. Too busy to take breaks throughout the day? Consider switching to a sit to stand ergonomic desk or keyboard tray. These handy ergonomic tools promote continuous movement in the workplace and improve blood flow.

5 Ergonomic Tips for 2016

It's time to kick those bad posture habits to the curb. Make 2016 the most comfortable and productive year ever with the help of modern ergonomics. In today's post we're highlighting 6 simple and easy to follow tips to help you achieve improved performance in the workplace. Put these tips to use and form the good habits needed to dominate 2016.

1.) Work Standing Up

Sit to stand products are the latest craze. Wondering why? As sitting for long periods of time can actually shorten your life span, it's important to promote continuous movement in the workplace as much as possible. That's where sit to stand products come in. A sit to stand desk or keyboard tray will help improve blood flow and reduce fatigue. You'll be operating more efficiently and comfortably throughout the day while simultaneously fighting back against office health risks that are looking to bring you down.

2.) Use A "Smart Chair"

Even the most luxurious and expensive ergonomic chair is only as good as it's owner. If you don't put your chair adjustment features to use, you'll gain little support and find yourself wondering why discomfort is still playing a key role in your work day. As most chair operators hate having to pull levers and adjust tension knobs to find the correct sitting position, industry leading seating manufacturers have introduced "smart chairs" that reduce the need for constant adjusting. Smart chairs make finding comfort a breeze. Cutting edge smart chairs like The 6671-2 model from the Global Total Office Ari collection articulate like a human spine and mimic the user's profile.

3.) Reduce Eye Strain

It's hard to work effectively if you're constantly rubbing your eyes and fighting blurred vision. Let's be honest, starring at a computer screen all day long is a problem. That being said, it's likely unavoidable for those looking to keep their jobs. A simple screen filter can be picked up at your local office store. It's a good place to start. To take things a step further, we highly recommend attaching an articulating monitor arm to your workstation. Visual strain can be quickly reduced by raising your computer screen to eye level. An articulating monitor mount will help you tackle this task in minutes. If funds are tight, don't skip this tip. Just use a stack of books or magazines to raise your screens. You can make the switch to a professional monitor arm when you're ready, but do what you can to fight visual strain in the mean time!

4.) Promote Good Blood Flow

When blood flow is reduced, you're muscles can cramp and "fall asleep". We've all had it happen, and it's no fun. Luckily, there are some great ways to fight back. First and foremost, work with your feet facing forward and flat on the ground. Don't cross your feet or prop them up on the base of your office chair like a foot rest. In addition, you can promote good blood flow by using an ergonomic task chair with a waterfall seat edge. When all else fails, take short breaks! Stand up from your desk. Shake out those muscles. Walk around for a few minutes, and get the blood flowing before returning to your workstation.

5.) Use Posture Reminders and Ergonomic Tips Charts

Studies have shown that workers who placed a list of tips and reminders within eye sight of their computer screen yielded positive results. The best part, it's free! Print out a list of good posture tips and ergonomic reminders today to start forming the good habits needed to operate at peak performance levels in the workplace. We've provided a few of our favorite tips to help.

Helpful Workplace Tips:

• Keep Back In Contact With Chair At All Times
• Don't Hunch Over Keyboard Tray To Type
• Keep Feet Flat On Ground And Facing Forward
• Take A 5 to 10 Minute Break Once Every Hour
• Keep Computer Screen At Eye Level
• Don't Look Down To Type
• Compute At Correct Angles

Here's What Good Posture Will Do For You!

Forming good posture habits in the workplace is an absolute must. In today's post we'll share 5 important things proper posture will do for you. From improving blood flow to increasing productivity, the posture tips and tricks in today's post should be implemented into your office lifestyle to ensure your health and effectiveness. Enjoy!

1.) Good Posture Will Improve Blood Flow

If you're hunching over your keyboard tray to type, it's time for a change! This poor positioning will limit your blood flow and make you ineffective when computing. Be sure to sit upright at all times and keep your head aligned with your computer screen. If you can't raise the height of your computer monitor, invest in a computer screen mount from a reputable brand like ESI, Symmetry Office, or Systematix. You can also raise or lower the height of your office chair to ensure you're not overextending when computing at your desk. If you want to take things a step further, consider switching to a height adjustable desk. These trending ergonomic products promote continuous movement in the workplace and greatly improve blood flow.

2.) Good Posture Will Reduce Back Pain

Back pain is never fun! To fight back properly, you'll need to form good posture habits. When computing at your desk, be sure to keep your back in contact with your chair at all times. Adjust the angle of your chair back to ensure you're at the proper angle needed to make this happen. Don't lean forward to type, this reduces the ergonomic effectiveness of you chair! In addition, take the time to take short breaks every hour to stretch. You can can also place an ergonomic tips chart at your workstation for reminders. Studies has shown this simple practice really makes a big difference with workers!

3.) Good Posture Will Help You Fight Fatigue

Fatigue will strike at a moments notice. You have to be prepared! Good posture will help you fight fatigue and avoid becoming stressed when you work. Slouching in your chair, overextending to compute, and typing at improper angles will no doubt make fatigue a major factor in your work day. Start by setting up your keyboard tray for success. Make sure you're not typing with your computer tray on top of your desk. There's really no way to type with proper posture if you're doing this! Integrate an articulating keyboard tray into your workstation that will allow you to adjust the height and tilt angle of your tray. Doing this will improve posture and help you eliminate fatigue.

4.) Good Posture Will Reduce Leg Pain

Dealing with sore knees and cramps in the workplace? Forming good posture habits can help! When computing at your desk, be sure to keep your feet placed flat on the floor and facing forward. Crossing your legs or using the base of your office chair as a foot rest is not recommended. Using an ergonomic foot rest can also be a big help. Take the pressure of your knees by using an office chair with a waterfall seat edge. It will improve your posture as well as your blood flow. Before you know it, leg and knee pain will be a thing of the past.

5.) Good Posture Will Make You More Productive

Last but not least, good posture will make you more productive in the workplace. If you want to operate at peak performance levels, you'll need to commit yourself to solid posture habits. Studies have shown that employees who work with good posture are more effective on a daily basis. In the long run, productivity and comfort go hand in hand. If you settle for poor posture, you'll no doubt be missing out on both of these two valued office attributes. Sit upright, keep your back in contact with your desk chair when working, utilize ergonomic tools to help, and place a posture reminders chart at your desk. Do these things together and you'll be set up for and improved sitting experience and success in the workplace.

Office Comfort: 7 Steps To Superior Posture

Practicing good posture habits in the office is a must if you want to operate and peak performance levels. That being said, bad posture can cause health problems and discomfort that will no doubt affect workplace efficiency. In today's post we'll share with you the 7 must follow posture tips you'll need to function at your absolute best. Enjoy!

1.) Keep Your Head Straight

If you're hunching over your keyboard tray or monitor, the odds are you're looking down and thus practicing poor posture. This bad habit can cause tightness in the neck and back that can be avoided by keeping your head aligned. If you commit to sitting upright and utilize the lumbar support of your chair back, you should find yourself far more effective. Train your body muscles to stay aligned and upright. Your eyes should be level with your computer screen and not slouched over your workstation.

2.) Exercise Your Shoulders

Bad posture will no doubt lead to chest strain and fatigue. To practice good posture in your office chair it's important to keep your shoulders loose and well stretched. Throughout the day, especially during times of stiffness, exercise your shoulders. A few simple shoulder rolls and basic stretches will go a long way towards your performance behind the desk.

3.) Keep Eyes Forward

Up and on task, down and you won't last. This simple rhyme will help you maintain good posture in the office. When you operate at your workstation, try to keep your eyes up and on task as much as possible. Looking down towards your computer screen, talk on the phone, and look at important files keeps you in an imperfect position that's sure to be followed by fatigue. Start by raising your computer screen the correct level. Ergonomic monitor arms that clamp onto a desk are available if your computer screen base doesn't elevate. In addition, raise and lower your office chair regularly to maintain your prime operating position. Avoid looking down as much as possible by using the ergonomic tools already integrated into your workspace. Your posture will improve accordingly, and so will your comfort!

4.) Avoid The Dreaded Slouch

Slouching is one of our biggest enemies in the workplace! There's really nothing good that comes from hunching and slouching over our office desk throughout the day. This all too common office epidemic is typically related to fatigue. When we become tired, often due to bad posture, we tend to slouch and function inefficiently. To prevent this bad habit, stretch regularly and stay energized with healthy foods. Take short breaks and go for a walk outside. You should also make it a habit to eat lunch away from your desk. All these useful tips will help you stay energized and effective. With more energy you'll slouch less, and by slouching less you'll be able to sit more upright and posture perfect!

5.) Deskercise

Deskercise is the latest workplace craze. More than ever, office employees are coming up with fun and innovative ways that we can all exercise right in our office chair and at the desk. Plenty of simple to follow stretches are outlined online that will directly affect your overall posture and comfort. Incorporate a deskercise routine into your weekly to do list. You'll see both health and life benefits far beyond your posture! In the long run, a few simple stretches and desk exercises will help reduce fatigue and keep you loose in your chair.

6.) Practice Proper Wrist Positioning

Wrist pain is yet another ailment that can be directly affected by your posture. The muscles in your hand can become tight and cause you to slow the rate at which your compute. To avoid this common problem and achieve superior posture, form the habit of keeping your wrists flat when operating. Hunched hands over the keyboard just won't cut it! One simple and effective tip is to use piano positioning when typing. Keep your wrists flat and above the keyboard. This helps to avoid curling your hands and causing wrist related pain. Piano positioning will also help your posture and the rate at which you type!

7.) Kick Up Your Feet

Last but not least, kick up your feet! Adjustable ergonomic foot rests provide a ton of posture benefits that we can't afford to operate without. These helpful tools don't take up a ton of space or cost a lot of money. There's really no lesson needed to use a foot rest properly. Simply set the device to a comfy angle and rest your feet on the surface when working. This will help take pressure off the knees, improve blood flow, and reduce fatigue. When combined with the other 6 tips in today's post you'll be sitting posture perfect in no time!