I think about R.E.M. a lot when I’m at work. You remember that song “Stand?” The lyric, “Stand in the place where you work,” usually pops in my head whenever I decide it’s time to raise my height adjustable desk and work standing up for a while.
That’s right, we sell ergonomic height adjustable desks here at The Human Solution, and we also use them every day. Our office and showroom in Austin, TX, is packed with Uplift Height Adjustable Desks. (Do you live in or around Austin? Come and try ‘em out!)
I try to stand at my workstation for at least 15 minutes every hour (the minimum amount of time recommended by our in-house ergonomist and CEO). The benefits of standing
Nov 08, 2011 by
Matt Nelson
In many ways, the movie Minority Report, with “Pre-Cogs” that can predict crimes before they happen and a police force that acts on these premonitions, is a dream of preventing disastrous events before they happen; to control and dictate fate. After all, if you knew something bad were to happen to you or a loved one, wouldn’t you do everything you could to prevent it?
In many ways this concept applies to our health, as well. I speak with dozens of people a week who describe excruciating back pain, poor leg circulation, shoulders frozen in place by injury—all a result of an unhealthy work environment which has slowly, quietly eroded their body. There are various desk exercises
How much time do you spend sitting in front of your desk every day? Five or six hours? Eight hours? More? It wouldn’t surprise me; I’ve spoken to people who say they sit for twelve hours every day. Twelve hours! That’s gotta hurt!
If you’ve visited our site before, you probably know that sitting for several hours straight is bad for you. You probably know that you should get up from your chair at least once every hour and stretch or walk around. You probably know that you should take several short breaks during the day to combat sitting fatigue and other potential health issues caused by sitting. But did you know that using a sit-to-stand workstation is one of the best ways to
This is the ninth entry in a series about ergonomic LED lighting.
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “dim bulb?” Perhaps Joey from Friends comes to mind, or maybe Homer Simpson, or your annoying cousin Fernie who still lives at home (what, just me?). Well, it’s time to change your thinking. The phrase “dim bulb” is getting a facelift, because now, dim bulbs are one of the most desirable features in ergonomic lighting.
Many of the latest Humanscale LED Task Lights feature an intuitive dimmer control that allows you to control
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Nightingale Corp. is known for its series of diverse award-winning chairs – they offer everything from lounge chairs and stackable chairs to conference chairs and executive chairs. One of our favorite Nightingale executive chairs is the Nightingale CXO, a popular ergo seating solution that features energy absorbing foam, fully adjustable armrests, and many more adjustable ergonomic features. One of the newest additions to the Nightingale line – the Nightingale 7000 Veronna Chair – offers many of the same features available in the Nightingale CXO but at a lower price point.
Like the CXO, the Veronna Chair is crafted with ENERSORB foam seats, which offer instant personalized
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