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SIT-STAND<br />

The Best Ways to<br />

Improve Posture<br />

and Wellbeing in Your Office<br />

In order to get the best out of your office and your<br />

own productivity (as well as that of your employees)<br />

you need to consider ergonomics. The importance of<br />

a good chair and desk should not be underestimated.<br />

A sit/stand desk is a modern and stylish way of making your office more<br />

posture friendly. They break up the monotony caused by prolonged sitting<br />

as well as reducing any subsequent aches and pains. Actively swapping<br />

between sitting and standing increases blood flow which contributes to<br />

increased energy, reduced stress levels, and it also burns more calories.<br />

A few years ago, the idea of a sit/stand would have probably sent shivers down the spine when thinking about their cost, but now they<br />

are completely affordable and can even be customised to suit the style of your office or to better fit your budget.<br />

In order to fully reap the benefits of ergonomic furniture,<br />

you will need to pair your sit/stand desks with suitable chairs.<br />

Having a chair that can adapt to each employee’s individual<br />

frame is what you should aim for. This winning combination<br />

should mean that back and neck complaints will become a<br />

thing of the past, and both you and your workforce will be<br />

able to focus more effectively.<br />

If, however, you cannot afford to buy an ergonomic chair and<br />

a sit/stand desk, then a good substitute would be to buy a<br />

lumbar support that can be placed on any office chair. An<br />

adjustable foot rest will provide additional support as well –<br />

add both the lumbar support and the footrest to your sit/stand<br />

desk and chair combo for a complete ergonomic office.<br />

Galina Solopova – Century Office<br />

Tel: 01482 714 488<br />

sales@eurofitsystems.com<br />

www.eurofitsystems.com<br />

Keep active in the office<br />

workplace with Eurofit’s electric<br />

height adjustable desk frame.<br />

All components are supplied in<br />

one box to suit 1200-1800mm<br />

tops and a height range 715-<br />

1190mm when used with 25mm<br />

top thickness. For more details<br />

on this affordable robust frame<br />

range contact their sales team.<br />

Fellowes<br />

Sit-Stand Mats<br />

Sit-Stand mats provide a cushion<br />

for standing and are an important<br />

accessory for any sit-stand<br />

product<br />

ActiveFusion Sit-Stand Mat (8707101)<br />

• Unique shape promotes stretching<br />

and movement<br />

Everyday Sit-Stand Mat (8707001)<br />

• Encourages subtle movement to<br />

prevent fatigue<br />

For more information or to<br />

discuss a trial contact Fellowes<br />

Tel: 00800 18101810 or<br />

email: rmonk@fellowes.com<br />

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