Below we will discuss ways you can increase daily physical activity at home or in the office. No matter your age we should all be placing more importance on maintaining our bodies physical abilities given the rate new comforts and conveniences are thrown at us this day and age.

Personally, I love referring to Richard Branson’s view on exercise. The first time I heard him speak on the topic it just re-affirmed my bias towards healthy physical activity:

“I seriously doubt that I would have been as successful in my career (and happy in my personal life) if I hadn’t always placed importance on my health and fitness,”

“Make time for yourself. Exercise does not deplete my energy. Instead, it gives me energy and makes me feel like a young kid again,” he said. “Throughout my travels, I make time for physical activity, preferably a fun group exercise. Having fun with others makes exercise feel less like a burden and more social.” – Richard Branson

Do You Want To?

The first way we will discuss may seem like a belittling question and more of a step back. It is more the latter and the reason we are wanting to take a step back is to make sure that the motivation for doing something that will present tough new physical and mental challenges is legitimate and reliable enough to persist through the journey.

Has your exercise/physical activity taken a hit lately? Did it struggle to start or persist in the first place? Start again from the absolute beginning and don’t be afraid of admitting what you really want to get out of it. Whether it be having more energy for your kids or impressing the public at the beach the reasons for your motivation don’t matter but it’s effectiveness does. Remind yourself of why you are moving around/exercising more and your body may just forgive you.

Learn

What good is motivation if you don’t know how to utilise it? How long will it last if your exercise doesn’t reward it? Do you think losing weight is as simple as regular jogs?

Developing and maintaining your exercise plan, ideally, will be a lifelong journey and just like any other job or venture you take on in your life you will have to dedicate some mental energy towards understanding the topic. Skipping or taking this step lightly is detrimental towards motivation and increasing physical activity. If you have ever persisted with exercise and not gotten the expected results, this may be the step that you need to take a step back and focus on.

Whether it be consulting an accredited Personal Trainer or like myself picking up a few things from online forums and friends the benefits of educating yourself on any topic are obvious, so why is exercise any different?

You can learn why jogging alone isn’t the best tool for fat loss by looking into different types of exercises (resistance, cardiovascular) out there and their effects. You will avoid big traps and mistakes if you bring it back to the basics and respect this exciting field you are learning about.

The topic of Exercise and Health is vast and does require respect. You don’t have to dive into complex peer-reviewed studies but you will have to get your head around beginner programs/exercises initially and develop accordingly as your exercise journey continues. Another topic to delve into is food, simply because this ties in heavily with the energy/motivation aspect of physical activity. Bodybuilders will often say abdominals are built in the kitchen, perform some google searches and utilise and develop your learning within the exercise field, it’s actually a pretty interesting answer!

Do It

Why should you do it? Remember back to your first lesson and you will know why. Also, guess what, there is some good news! Once you are finished the feeling of accomplishment and endorphins make it all that better.

Furthermore, the more you improve at physical activity the easier it is to source these positive feelings simply because you will get better at training. It isn’t everyday you’ll be feeling the motivation to start your training but I can guarantee you the feeling afterwards will consistently be up there.

Do It Everywhere

For years I had just accepted that I’ll be sitting sedentary in an office sending off emails and writing blogs just like this one. Little did I know I had forgotten about my own lessons that I preach and let them fizzle off into the non-physical abyss of lazy thinking and acting.

It took myself getting a job at an online Furniture, which had its fingers deep in the ergonomic scene, to realise that like-minded individuals like myself had poured their passion into numerous products and ideas and created a large selection of options for persons concerned about physical activity and movement at the office.

I have my Personal Training qualifications and we were taught to, when screening clients, to mark office workers as having sedentary lifestyles regardless of their gym time. To me, it was a slight surprise, I knew the office lifestyle wasn’t ideal for the body but I do have to admit I did think my thrice a week sessions at the backyard gym would suffice in maintaining a healthy amount of physical activity.

Before you quit your job and make your grand exit in pursuit of physical fulfilment I would advise you to take a step back and revisit the start of the journey, do we want to? If yes, how are we going to learn the tricks of the trade?

Ergonomic Office Furniture

Not the first image you’d expect to see associated with ergonomics but history tells us of a few notable figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte, who utilised standing desks during their ventures.

Office ergonomics isn’t a new idea, it’s just been labelled and I feel we are only scraping at the surface of potential solutions to maintaining and servicing our bodies. My workplace is at the forefront and I’ve been a kid in a candy store learning about all the products that were developed, without my knowledge, to help an issue I was so worried about.

Sit & Stand Desks were the first ‘Aha’ moment. I had previously done some light research on the industry, to impress in the interview of course, but I had not familiarised myself with what was essentially one of the best sellers in office Ergonomics.

Here was a solution, that even came with numerous budget options (desktop risers), that caters to the sitting issue (sitting is the new smoking, recommendations for GP’s). This is just one example of a product that will increase your physical activity every day.

Standing or sitting for long periods of time can be detrimental to health and blood flow, make sure you have the tools and time to alternate between the two, or take it to the next level and purchase a spin bike.

I could go on and on about my excitement and new discoveries in ergonomics but I’ll leave that to the sales team. What myself and the others here aim to do is what was mentioned earlier. Give you the knowledge and tools required to increase your daily activity, if we exploit our bodies for all the health they can offer the benefits will extend far and wide.

While this article was broad and the tools mentioned can essentially be applied into any field of life see it as a reminder and a motivator. Even if you are passionate and accomplished with fitness you may still be missing out on efficient and quality solutions like I was and given up hope without realising.

Establish your motivation, learn how to utilise said motivation and apply it at home and the office, not one or the other.

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Gaming has experienced huge growth in recent history. No longer is it a realm dominated by fringe ‘geeks’ it is a mainstream powerhouse enjoyed by everybody.

Given its popularity, it is no surprise that when racing inspired gaming chairs arrived on the market they became instant hits among avid gamers serious about there performance.

Our PU Leather & Mesh Racing Chair is one of those chairs and it is one of the highest-quality, most aesthetically pleasing entry-level gaming chairs on the market.

One look at the Chair and you’ll be impressed with the design, features and its sporty two-tone hues. Upholstered in premium faux leather, the Chair seat is richly padded and comfortable thanks to its high-density injection-moulded foam, and yet firm in the right places for adequate support.

We have a generous range of colours and types of gaming chairs. We are striving to be able to offer gamers supreme comfort when they are participating in their hobby or profession as well as full ergonomic support to ensure the gaming lasts as long as possible!

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Furthermore, if you are really serious about your gaming, check out the X-Chair after you’ve watched the below review!

If you’re looking to buy multiple items and other furniture pieces, we offer free metro delivery on all of our office furniture when your order is $500 or more in Adelaide / $1,000 or more in Melbourne & Sydney / $2,000 or more in Canberra, Brisbane & Perth / $5,000 or more in Hobart / $10,000 or more in Darwin metro.

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Dentists spend a lot of time sitting down on their dental chair. Now, Research has indicated that one of the important aspects to consider when you are choosing seating is the angle the chair will place between thighs and the upper body.

Most office chairs place the thighs at a 90-degree angle to the upper body, which can put stress on the lumbar system. Research indicates that increasing the angle to 135 degrees is better as it reduces pressure on the spine.

Increasing the angle between thighs and the upper body means the spine takes on its natural ‘s’ shaped position.

Sitting with a thigh-body angle of 90 degrees means that discs are pressed and can ‘bulge’ out.

Sitting in a way that is not anatomically correct places more stress on ligaments as well as on the spine, which can have negative consequences in future.

Pain and chronic illness can be a result of incorrect sitting habits that weaken discs in the back.

With up to 80 per cent of Australians developing back pain at some point in their lives, ensuring your practice is fitted with dental chairs that promote back strength should be a priority.

As many as 10 per cent of those with back pain go on to develop significant disabilities, according to an research by Andrew M. Briggs and Rachelle Buchbinder in the Australian Medical Journal.

Back pain can have a huge impact on quality of life and contributes a large cost to the community.

However, the high angle required between thigh and upper body can make sitting down on traditional office chairs difficult.

One way to ensure staff are sitting correctly, is to invest in a range of saddle chairs.

The Salli range of saddle chairs let the lumbar vertebrae sit correctly which reduces stress on the discs.

With these chairs, back muscles also strengthen because the body is positioned correctly – and lower back pain may be reduced significantly for people who use these chairs.

If you’re looking to buy multiple items and other furniture pieces, we offer free metro delivery on all of our office furniture when your order is $500 or more in Adelaide / $1,000 or more in Melbourne & Sydney / $2,000 or more in Canberra, Brisbane & Perth / $5,000 or more in Hobart / $10,000 or more in Darwin metro.

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Altex 100 Benefits

• Altex 100 Sit-Stand Desk
• Electric Height Adjustment
• Strong & Sturdy Feel Frame
• 40kg Weight Rating on Straight Desks / 30kg Corner Desks
• Optional Cable Holes & Trays
• Optional Locking Castors
• Height Range Adjustability: H660 – 1180mm
• 2 Frame Colours & 5 Desk Top Colours
• Also Available as a Corner Desk

This desk is made up of high-quality components which is why it comes with its 5-Year structural warranty as well as its 5-Year motor, gear and electrics warranty.

The Altex 100 Electric Sit-Stand Desk will be a valuable addition to any workspace. Sitting on its C-Shape legs and with a quality melamine top to match, this ergonomic workspace solution will be yours to command with the simple push of a button.

If you’re looking to buy multiple items and other furniture pieces, we offer free metro delivery on all of our office furniture when your order is $500 or more in Adelaide / $1,000 or more in Melbourne & Sydney / $2,000 or more in Canberra, Brisbane & Perth / $5,000 or more in Hobart / $10,000 or more in Darwin metro.

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Naga Glass Board Benefits

• PURE White magnetic glass board with black metal stand
• Wheels under the board for easy mobility
• Glassboard on both sides and a built-in pen tray
• On one side of the mobile there is a room for storage and on the other side a small additional glass board
• All three glass boards on this mobile board are magnetic and have the same write on/wipe off function
• Can also be used as a separation between 2 workspaces
• Lifetime warranty on erasing surface
• H2050 x W1200mm

Under storage opens one side and an additional glass board is found on the other side.

Separate two workspaces by utilising the mobility of the Naga and enjoy a handy magnetic whiteboard surface at your desk.

If you’re looking to buy multiple items and other furniture pieces, we offer free metro delivery on all of our office furniture when your order is $500 or more in Adelaide / $1,000 or more in Melbourne & Sydney / $2,000 or more in Canberra, Brisbane & Perth / $5,000 or more in Hobart / $10,000 or more in Darwin metro.

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Dual Chair Benefits

• Synchro M + X Mechanism
• Seat Slide
• Tension Tilt Adjustment
• VMS Orthopaedic Mechanism (Forward, Back, Slide, Tilt 3D Movement)
• 120kg Weight Rating
• 5-Year Warranty

Above the Dual Chair with White Frame and Black Leather Upholstery is as stylish as it is comfortable.

The backrest of the Dual Chair has been extensively modelled to please aesthetically and to give your back the well-deserved support it needs.

If you’re looking to buy multiple items and other furniture pieces, we offer free metro delivery on all of our office furniture when your order is $500 or more in Adelaide / $1,000 or more in Melbourne & Sydney / $2,000 or more in Canberra, Brisbane & Perth / $5,000 or more in Hobart / $10,000 or more in Darwin metro.

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Cube Benefits

• Designer Stylish Breakout Furniture
• Corporate Look Lounges
• Comes in single, double and triple
• Fully Upholstered Leather in Black or Red
• Quality foam for great comfort and support

Above the single and double seater in black leather are unparalleled in modern beautiful design.

Quality foam and construction ensure long-term comfort and a product that will last.

If you’re looking to buy multiple items and other furniture pieces, we offer free metro delivery on all of our office furniture when your order is $500 or more in Adelaide / $1,000 or more in Melbourne & Sydney / $2,000 or more in Canberra, Brisbane & Perth / $5,000 or more in Hobart / $10,000 or more in Darwin metro.

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Impress your clients with the above Nordic Visitor Chair, available in black or white PU leather.

Nordic Chair Benefits

• High Back
• Medium Back
• Cantilever Visitor
• Adjustable Seat Heights
• Infinite Tilt Lockable Mechanisms
• Tension Adjustment
• 120kg Weight Rating
• 5-Year Warranty

The High Back and Medium Back options also come with the choice of Black or White PU upholstery. As well as the added features of Tensions Adjustment, Infinite Lock Mechanisms and Adjustable Seat Height.

If you’re looking to buy multiple items and other furniture pieces, we offer free metro delivery on all of our office furniture when your order is $500 or more in Adelaide / $1,000 or more in Melbourne & Sydney / $2,000 or more in Canberra, Brisbane & Perth / $5,000 or more in Hobart / $10,000 or more in Darwin metro.

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A polished aluminium finish, concealed adjustment tool storage, twin USB ports and thoughtfully designed cable covers speak of a sophisticated understanding of the intersection of design and function.

Sabre Monitor Arm Benefits

• Made of aircraft aluminium.
• With innovative mechanical spring inside.
• 360° free switch between portrait and landscape orientation.
• Double USB ports.
• Support monitor up to 30”.
• Sleek and streamlined appearance perfectly complements any contemporary workstation.
• Both clamp and grommet mount included in the box.
• Tablet and laptop mount also available.
• Counterbalanced height adjustable spring arm.
• Adjusting tool storage hidden design (provides convenience and helps to avoid tools being misplaced)
• 10-year warranty

The Sabre Monitor Arm also comes with a dual arm option, clamp and grommet included in all purchases of single and double Sabres.

VESA 100 x 100 and max carrying weight of 2-9kg these arms also support screen sizes up to 30 inches big.

If you’re looking to buy multiple items and other furniture pieces, we offer free metro delivery on all of our office furniture when your order is $500 or more in Adelaide / $1,000 or more in Melbourne & Sydney / $2,000 or more in Canberra, Brisbane & Perth / $5,000 or more in Hobart / $10,000 or more in Darwin metro.

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