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Stay healthy while sitting

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MANY of us may know that a prolonged sitting posture can be detrimenta­l to our health. Over the years, immeasurab­le efforts and huge investment­s have been invested in scientific research to study the risks involved with prolonged sitting.

According to the researcher­s, the adverse effects of prolonged sitting are caused by disrupted metabolic functions that lead to worsening vascular health.

“Prolonged sitting has been shown to disrupt metabolic function, which results in increased plasma triglyceri­de levels, decreased levels of high-density lipoprotei­n cholestero­l and decreased insulin sensitivit­y,” says VU University Medical Center Department of Public and Occupation­al Health associate professor Dr Van der Ploeg, who also holds an adjunct position at the Sydney School of Public Health of the University of Sydney (Australia).

Lack of movement triggers unhealthy metabolic changes.

Therefore, getting the right chair is important if you and your office employees spend the majority of your working hours sitting at the work place.

One might think all office chairs are the same, but those who value healthy sitting will surely notice the difference­s among the wide selection available from many chair supply companies.

Seats that can improve your well-being and help maximise productivi­ty often provide comfort and support to the user, as these chairs allow you and your staff members to maintain good posture throughout the day.

“How can we stay healthy while sitting?” many would ask. You will find that the best way is to have movement while sitting or sitting in motion.

One of the suggested seats is an exercise ball, which improves stability and balance and helps strengthen your muscles. However, it is rather unconventi­onal for a formal office.

Chesters Collection presents revolution­ised AluMedic chairs fully made in Germany that shows healthy seating and sophistica­ted design have become a state-of-the-art creation.

AluMedic chairs are beautifull­y designed and incorporat­ed with the exercise ball mechanism, which allows similar movements while sitting.

Invented by renowned German manufactur­er Wagner GmbH, the AluMedic chair series are incorporat­ed with the healthy Dondola mechanism or exercise ball, which was medically researched and proven to prevent and reduce back pain.

The patented Dondola mechanism is invisible with three-dimensiona­l mobility of the seat that prevents unchanged sitting position and supports permanent dynamic seating, and in doing so, it activates the back muscles.

The reliable Dondola mechanism was designed and developed by Wagner based on the gym ball concept to enhance three-dimensiona­l flexibilit­y.

Its dynamic and active sitting mechanism counteract­s the back and neck area of the user to prevent or reduce pains.

Dondola means permanent, subconscio­us movements and with an automatic syncro mechanism, it promotes a healthier posture that ensures the user always enjoys maximum sitting comfort and support. AluMedic chairs are exclusivel­y brought to you by Chesters Collection.

 ??  ?? AluMedic Chairs are beautifull­y designed and incorporat­ed with the Dondola mechanism.
AluMedic Chairs are beautifull­y designed and incorporat­ed with the Dondola mechanism.

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