From numerous health articles to evening news casts we know that a sedentary seated lifestyle is terribly harmful for your health.  Researchers have connected sitting for long periods of time with variety of health issues, including obesity and metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions that includes increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat round the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels. Too much sitting additionally appears to extend the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer.

So before you go out and buy a fixed Standing Desk please allow the specialists at Ergoprise the opportunity to inform you of some potential issues that may have been overlooked, as well as a bit more in-depth features sets that you need to consider before investing in your new desk.  Our goal with this article is to help you become a more informed consumer.

The Potential Issues Sustained Standing All Day while working-

Standing for long periods of time while working on your computer has long best-known to be potentially problematic. It can dramatically increase the risks of arterial hardening of the arteries (eightfold) as a result of the extra load on the circulatory system, and it additionally will increase the risks of varicose veins, therefore standing all day is unhealthy. The performance of the many fine motor skills also becomes less sensible when individuals stand for long periods of time, instead of alternating between sitting and standing.

Another potential and painful consequence of standing all day on hard surfaces is Plantar Fasciitis, which is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole of the foot. It’s usually caused by overuse of the plantar fascia or arch tendon of the foot. It’s an awfully common condition and may be tough to treat if not taken care of properly. The pain is usually felt on the underside of the heel and is often most intense with the first steps of the day.

Wow, now that we’ve echoed the dire need to get of your tukas and stand; we’ve rained on the standing desk parade. All we want to be very clear that the best solution for anyone that works on a computer is to sit and stand. Spread it out throughout the day and you will feel so much more invigorated and your productivity and health will increase. PERIOD!

Now that we’ve gotten the semantics out of the way, let focus on finding the best desk that meets your body, work environment and budget.

Height Range- since we all come in different shapes & sizes one must realize the importance of both seated & standing elbow heights.

Height Range- since we all come in different shapes & sizes one must realize the importance of both seated & standing elbow heights.  It is very important to understand that an individual at 5’0” is going to have different height requirements than someone who is 6’1”.  In particular if the desk is going to be a shared workspace please take measurements of the employees so you will know what are the minimum & maximum height requirements.  A 3 stage leg will allow for greater height range.  The current ANSI/BIFMA standard for sit-to-stand height adjustable tables is 22” – 48”.

Please check out our “How to Select the Best Height Adjustable Desk” section

(This is a quick guide for seated and standing height. Numbers may vary depending on your chair cylinder and body type)

Motor & Speed - most electric desks have a single motor (plugs into one leg).  This will affect the speed and stability of the desk. A dual motor (plugs into each leg) will provide an unproblematic adjustment.   An electric desk will support the work surface at set height until adjusted, unlike pneumatic legs that may concede to additional movement.  Many non-electric pneumatic legs have to re-calibrate as the table loads change.   The time it takes for the desk to adjust its movement either upwards or downwards will vary from manufacturer.

Lift Capacity- when a product description for a desk describes the lift capacity it is referring to the weight the desk holds.  Keep in mind that you must include the desk top since desk base only options can be purchased.  Do not forget to take in account the monitor, monitor arm, CPU & holder and keyboard tray system when looking at standing desk.

Crossbar Free Layout- many desks are equipped with a lower crossbeam or lower support stabilizer.  This can interfere with a wheelchair.  It is not as “design friendly” since many can be thick & bulky.

Up & Down Switch vs. Digital Programmable Readout – all electric desks are equipped with a standard up/down button. Many individuals who require seeing a specified height will want to equip the desk with a programmable readout.  Most desks have an upgraded option to program 3 height offerings.  A programmable readout is similar to the way one would programming a car radio.  Several desks have this feature as an upgrade.

S2S Height Adjustable D

ESI Benefit Crank Adjustable Table

Humanscale Float Pneumatic Adjustable Desk

Should you have questions about standard Standing Desks or Height Adjustable Desks please do not hesitate to contact us at 877-907-8688, info@ergoprise.com or via live chat.
Ergoprise: is a certified, woman-owned, multi-brand provider of high quality office, mobile, and industrial ergonomic tools located in Austin, Texas. Through our showroom, website, and sales team we offer a broad range of ergonomic products that have been selected to provide individuals with a comfortable working environment that delivers an excellent return on investment.

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Below please find a few products that we believe will be quite functional.  Shipment for these items will be this summer (additional information to follow).

Humanscale Diffrient Smart Chair

Latest & Greatest at NeoCon 2013!

Ideal for the contemporary workplace, Diffrient Smart boasts a stunning, streamlined design. Diffrient Smart combines Form-Sensing Mesh Technology, simple weight-sensitive recline and ultimate ease of use for unmatched performance.

With its distinctive lines and clean aesthetic, Diffrient Smart complements any high design environment. This linear task chair is as simple visually as it is functionally.

Humanscale’s intuitive, custom-designed textiles work with the user’s body, not against it. Diffrient Smart’s revolutionary tri-panel, non-stretch mesh backrest conforms to each user’s unique shape, providing instant lumbar support.

Diffrient Smart automatically adjusts to the body weight of each sitter to provide perfect recline support. Created to make sitting simple, Smart doesn’t require training, instructions or any manual adjustments.

Busby ™ by Innovative

Latest & Greates from NeoCon 2013!

Latest & Greates from NeoCon 2013!

Latest & Greates from NeoCon 2013!

Compatible with most Innovative Monitor Arms

Combine with your Innovative monitor arm for maximum computing ergonomics and  desktop flexibility USB at your fingertips  Convenient access to charge and power all of your USB-enabled devices, without consuming additional desk space.

Connexion Arm by Neutral Posture

Technology continues to evolve and the workspace needs to catch up. Tablets and laptops have become the latest tools at work. The Connexion Arm makes it easier to use these technology tools by themselves or alongside other devices, while sitting or standing, all without sacrificing ergonomics. Technology should not dictate your working position and your chair should support your technology needs.

Connexion Arm by Neutral Posture

Workrite’s Ciglio Undercabinet Task Lighting

Workrite’s Ciglio Undercabinet Task Lighting

Ciglio’s bright, warm and evenly diffused light output makes it the perfect choice for  detailed task and office work. The new touch strip control provides intuitive dimming from 15–100% as well as instant on/off control. At full power,Ciglio delivers an impressive 400 lumens per foot. To save energy when you are away, select the optional integrated passive infrared occupancy sensor.The sophisticated design provides superior flexibility in fixture positioning. Single units can be positioned in any direction and daisy chain fixtures can be sequenced in any direction. Ciglio’s slim profile and understated finish options will complement virtually any interior.

Should you have questions regarding the products listed above or our existing lines please do not hesitate to contact us at 877-907-8688, info@ergoprise.com or via live chat.

Ergoprise:  is a certified, woman-owned, multi-brand provider of high quality office, mobile, and industrial ergonomic tools located in Austin, Texas. Through our showroom, website, and sales team we offer a broad range of ergonomic products that have been selected to provide individuals with a comfortable working environment that delivers an excellent return on investment.

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Alright it’s that time to purchase a gift for dear old dad.  Now we all have at some time realized buying a gift for dad, brother or granddad may be as simple as visiting the corner drugstore to  pick up a singing mounted bass fish or “as seen on TV” beer making kit.  But let’s be more loving this year and give the men of our lives the gift of heath.

For the Couch Potato:  Let’s immediately improve dad’s health by allowing him to Sit.Stand & Move throughout the day with an All Day Use Treadmill & S2S Height Adjustable Desk.  We truly love this combination.  The desk not only has an electric base that allows for wonderful height adjustment it also has a truly unique under mount that allows the desk to be width adjustable which will permit the placement of a task chair and treadmill.   The 6 hour daily use treadmill will be completely assembled upon delivery!

S2S Desk Features:

Programmable memory – 4 presets with digital LED height readout (quick touch presets – no need to hold the buttons down any more)

Adjustable width telescoping frame (42.25″ to 74″) that accommodates tops from 44″to 80.”

Desk Raises & Lowers at 1.5″ per second speed

335 lbs lift capacity – our desk base has been tested with various weights and this is where we set the max lift capacity. Our desk lifts 400 lbs (moving at .35″/sec), but to assure a good user experience, we set it at 330 (which has double the speed). Our desks are tested through 20,000 cycles.

Full range height (23″ – 50″)

Our control box includes: soft start/stop, hall sensor for speed and alignment

Dual Whisper Quiet Motors (one per leg).

LifeSpan Fitness TR1200-DT3 Treadmill Features:

Well Designed Console

The small contemporary design console is 12.9” long by 2” tall by 3.25” wide and sits on your desktop and is small enough to not get in the way of your work. The digital LED display shows steps taken, walking time, calories burned, distance traveled and walking belt speed. The weighted console has a safety key that shuts down the treadmill when removed.

Bluetooth

The TR1200-DT3 is Bluetooth-enabled to wirelessly sync your data to your computer and share with a specially designed app that sits on your computer desktop. Track your steps taken, walking time, calories burned distance traveled all on your computer screen as you walk. Once complete, sync your data with your online LifeSpan Fitness Club account to retain your walking history.

USB Charging Port

The TR1200-DT3 comes with one rear USB port for charging portable devices. Charge your iPod, cell phone or other USB device right on your desktop.

Intelli-Guard and Intelli-Step

The TR1200-DT3 comes standard with two of LifeSpan trademarked technologies: The built-in Intelli-Guard™ automatically stops the belt if you step off during your walk for added safety and is a major development in protecting treadmill users and those around them. With the Intelli-Guard™, you no longer have to worry about leaving your treadmill running if you have to step off to take a call. When your foot no longer continuously strikes the belt surface for 20 seconds, your treadmill will automatically pause.  Intelli-Step™ counts and records the number of steps you take and displays them on the console. More accurate than a pedometer, Intelli-Step automatically detects the impact of your foot striking the treadmill belt.

Mechanical Specs

For the Road Warrior:  Does your dad Do you travel a lot?   Is he in need of a mobile office? Look no further! We have created a “Build Your Own” ergonomic mobile office package so you can now dad can be healthy when he is not at home.  We have selected a variety of affordable ergonomic components for you to choose from to help build dad’s office on the go   So if dad has to be away now he can travel in comfort.

 For the Gadget Guy: The all new iTArm (iPad & Tablet Arm) is the answer to the biggest issue with the iPads & tablets; they’re horribly non- ergonomic, or for you folks that don’t like to use the word “ergonomic” it’s incredibly uncomfortable to use either for extended periods of time.  Dad will admire  as the iTArm conveniently mounts to any desktop and  offers an handsfree computing by positioning your iPad/Tablet in the perfect eye level eliminating slouching and all the stress you put on his body while having to look down at the device.  The iTArm works with any tablet or e-book reader that is as small as 5.5” to 10” tall as long as your tablet is at least 5.7” wide.  All three iPads fit perfectly vertically as well as horizontally on the iTArm.

Should you have questions about Father’s Day gift suggestions please do not hesitate to contact us at 877-907-8688, info@ergoprise.com or via live chat.

Ergoprise:  is a certified, woman-owned, multi-brand provider of high quality office, mobile, and industrial ergonomic tools located in Austin, Texas. Through our showroom, website, and sales team we offer a broad range of ergonomic products that have been selected to provide individuals with a comfortable working environment that delivers an excellent return on investment.

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Integrating wellness and ergonomic programs into one process did exactly that. It is my belief that by integrating the two disciplines they have become more effective and complimentary. Both have the employee’s best interests in mind as we try to impact the overall wellbeing of our employees, addressing the sedentary nature of some occupations, eliminating unhealthy movements in others, while improving the productivity of the business.

 
Here at Honeywell, we have developed an effective ergonomics program, impacting processes and procedures throughout the production spectrum. Those positive impacts are felt in increased productivity, decreased worker discomfort, and lower health costs for the business with a very positive ROI (Return on Investment). Ergonomics is an integral part of our Six Sigma process and is one of the keys to our Honeywell Operating System (HOS). It has become, along with our wellness program, an OSHA and Honeywell Best Practice. From 2009 to present we have saved over $2.5M in potential direct and indirect costs through proactive implementation of ergonomics (cost savings based on estimated cost of WMSD from OSHA data). The total cost for being this proactive was $85K.

 
The process begins by getting the employee comfortable from the first day here with a one on one assessment followed by the employee driven self assessment their workstation (3-4 weeks later) using our online tool (Comfort Zone by Ergoprise), developed to give the employee more hands on control of their work environment. The tool also provides invaluable metrics, allowing us to continuously improve our processes. I can now also reach our employees who are stationed at one of our 11 remote sites around the world without the extra expense of air travel. I can assess workstations through data and submitted pictures and videos, providing corrective actions and shipping the necessary equipment to the employee to install.

 
The tool also makes my job as the ergonomist easier and more effective by identifying who is most at risk, allowing me to target those employees for more one on one attention. Those employees who are at a lesser risk can reference our library of videos to help them with anything from adjusting their chair to proper mousing and keyboarding techniques or simplyfollow the tips provided based on their input to the survey. Using these tools to validate the process already in place as well as placing the process more in the hands of the individual employee allows more time for expansion of the ergonomics program into other areas such as manual material handling. The combination of one on one assessment, utilizing our onsite ergonomics lab, a similar tool developed by Auburn Engineers (eTools Shop) is being used to assess and mitigate risk in our Manual Material Handling Program and is already paying dividends.

 
We have also developed an effective wellness program tied to the ergonomics program by focusing of our wellness program on getting more employees up and moving through the use proper stretching, exercise, and the incorporation of sit/stand stations (over 280/700 employees). The sit/stand stations have become very popular with many of the users reporting more energy throughout the day as well as measureable weight loss, improved circulation, and lower blood pressure (measured individually at one of our blood pressure stations within the facility). But sit/stand stations are not the only thing that is impactful on both an ergonomic and wellness level. We also have a unique training room and a full size wellness (fitness) center.

 
With our new training room here at Honeywell employees can use it to complete company mandated online training at one of three stations. The Cyber Kiosk Room, as it is called here, is equipped with a treadmill station, a recumbent bike station, and an adjustable sit/stand station (see pictures below). The purpose of the room was two-fold. First I wanted to provide a place where employees can get away from their desk to complete their training undisturbed. Second, I wanted to get and keep them moving, not as much as a gym (we will discuss that in a minute), but enough to where they are not sedentary for the 30-60 minutes it takes to click through and complete a slide deck. The results have been outstanding. There has been a marked increase in on-time training completion (15-20%) compared to completion prior to the room’s existence. It has also increased the number of employees who have signed up for our onsite wellness (fitness) center.
The Wellness Center is an 1100sq ft. facility that has state of the art equipment throughout it (see photos below). The room boasts a nice array of cardio equipment, free weights, weight machines, and a lot of other strength and balance equipment (BOSU, TRX, Kettle bells to name a few) to allow the user to either maintain their current wellness level or to improve and attain a higher level.

 
As the staff trainer (Master Fitness Trainer Certified), I also provide custom exercise plans to allow employees to stay focused on their individual fitness goals. Over 200 of our employees have taken advantage of this. Feedback from the employees has been excellent.

As of this writing, 625 of our current population of 695 employees have signed up to use the room. It is free for anyone who works here and all that is required of the employee is their attendance at a safety briefing where they learn how to use the room safely and the completion of a brief health questionnaire.

 
We also provide each new hire a proper stretching and lifting card which is discussed at the one on one initial assessment and at the wellness center briefing. Although there is no formal stretching program, by issuing the cards I have found that many of our employees complete the stretches daily and adhere to the proper lifting techniques shown to them. This has been validated by not having an injury related to improper lifting or poor preparation for the last 3 years.

Data here at Honeywell in Colorado Springs also suggests that when you have an effective wellness and ergonomics program in place and working in unison, you have a positive impact not only on the employees’ performance, but on their morale and the company’s bottom line as well.

 
For instance, our overall performance as a business has increased by a steady 10% annually from 2009-2012 while our work authorization closure rate (Work Authorizations are individual work packages within the overall contract) has paralleled that number. Individual worker performance is reflected in these numbers as well but another telling statistic is the overall rate of decline for days away from work (a steady 5% decrease annually from 2009 to present). Employee satisfaction surveys have trended positively since 2009 when employees were asked how safe they feel and how invested is the company in your wellness and productivity.

 
The integration of ergonomics and wellness may be unique but I think viable and with a natural linkage to employee health and safety. Each program on its own can have profound benefits to the overall wellbeing of your employees, but together, you have a program that is well-rounded and takes virtually every aspect of employee performance into account, supporting company initiatives and saving costs.

Bio:
Keith Osborne is an award winning HSE Site Specialist for Honeywell Technology Solutions Incorporated- Colorado Springs (HTSI-COS). He is certified as a CEAS, EPM, MFT, and EFR. Keith is a published author on the subject of ergonomics and is the owner of two Honeywell and OSHA Best Practices (Ergonomics/Wellness). Keith is the winner of HTSIs coveted HSE President’s award for his work in the fields of ergonomics, health and wellness, and emergency response. Keith has two Bachelor’s degrees from NAU in Applied Management and Business Administration. He is also a member of ASSE, HFES, AIHA, and NFPA.

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I attended my daughter’s swim meet this past weekend when I overheard a parent on an opposing team make a bold statement.  He said that he wanted to invest in a standing desk but was fearful about the idea of standing all day long.  One becomes very close (literally) when you sit shoulder to shoulder in the bleachers watching your child so I had to introduce myself & my ergonomic company along with a dissertation about standing desks.

I praised the man for his intention to change from a traditional desk but quickly explained that one needs to sit & stand responsibly (consider the function of the chair and type of flooring surface; you may need an anti-fatigue mat).  Now what might work for one person may be different for someone   else.  Nevertheless you want to sensibly sit & stand throughout the day.  So what does this entail?  Start of by standing for a minimum of 15-20 minutes every hour.

What I am about to say may appear to be an oxymoron, one needs to sit at a standing desk!  As a multi provider of many lines I must admit that I too can become enamored with a product and the Soma Hybrid is one that you will fall for as well.  It effortlessly moves for both seated and standing functions.

The SomaHybrid is very unique since it is a chair, a stool and chest rest (you can sit facing the back of the chair and perform forward tasks).  Its design is for active sit-stand work applications.  You can sit, you can stand, and you can move with the SomaHybrid™ chair and as a result have more energy at the end of your day!  We recently began to implement this chair for one of our global customers in Round Rock TX for their Sit –Stand cubicles.  The personnel are so very happy management is considering standardizing on this highly functional chair for its entire 800 person workforce.

Do not let the distinctive backrest scare you.  

The backrests were designed to keep shoulder blades free to form a naturally-supported open posture along with substantiation for the low back and mid-back.  The backrests shown in red are intended for low back support which

are generally used by those who perform forward tasks including data entry.  The two remaining images are for the midback which is ideal for people who multitask.

More than a chair, it’s a modular chair system

• · Available in multiple seat sizes and styles to serve multiple task functions
• · Meets/exceeds ANSI-HFS Ergonomic Standards
• · RSI-preventive Thoracic™ backrests
• · Select from various mechanisms
• · Large 5-leg base for stability
• · Recommended by top ergonomists, designers and clinicians
• · Easy-to-reach adjustments

The SomaHybrid can be ordered with or without armrests.  There are various cylinder lift options.  It can be purchased with or without a chrome footring. The chair can be used in labs as well as industrial locations (demonstrated by a mechanic).

Should you have questions about which chair is best for you with a standing desk please do not hesitate to contact us at 877-907-8688, info@ergoprise.com or via live chat.  We can help take the guess work out of searching for the solutions that best meet your individual needs.

Ergoprise:  is a certified, woman-owned, multi-brand provider of high quality office, mobile, and industrial ergonomic tools located in Austin, Texas. Through our showroom, website, and sales team we offer a broad range of ergonomic products that have been selected to provide individuals with a comfortable working environment that delivers an excellent return on investment.

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Evoluent Vertical Mouse Bluetooth Version – VM4RB  with its uniquely patented contoured design converts the traditional palm down mousing position to a vertical handshake position.  It is extremely comfortable.  The version 4 iteration includes a larger flange along the bottom of the mouse to prevent the pinky finger from dragging on the desk. The thumb rest has been improved to provide even more comfort and reduced grip force.  It offers an easier-to-access pointer speed control button on the side of the mouse allowing the user to select between Extra Low, Low, Medium and High, giving users the ability to select the degree of precision they require for each task. An additional thumb button can also be assigned once a driver is installed.

Why Use A Vertical Mouse?

Disallows Forearm Pronation – The design of the Evoluent Vertical Mouse improves comfort and control when mousing, with a patented shape that supports the hand in a relaxed handshake position, and a designated section for your thumb to rest. This innovative design eliminates forearm twisting and minimizes the effort required to use the mouse.

Maintains Blood Flow through the Wrist – Typical horizontal mice cause your forearm to twist away from its natural position, which can reduce blood flow, put muscles in awkward positions and increase the rate of fatigue. For many, this can result in discomfort and pain while mousing.

Uncomplicated – Invented for comfort and easy to reach programmable buttons. No finger stretching or contortions are required.  A familiar handhold as with a standard mouse (just turned sideways buttons) are operated by the same fingers. This virtually eliminates any need to retrain or establish new muscle memory when mousing.

Cursor Stability – The mouse does not unintentionally move sideways when clicking with normal force because the thumb naturally opposes the finger movements.

Pointer Accuracy – Pointer control is as accurate as any other high-quality performance mouse with on-mouse adjustable speed controls.

Not Sure What Size Evoluent is best for you; see the sizing chart listed below.

Hand size for Evoluent Vertical Mouse 4
The Evoluent Vertical Mouse 4 regular size models (Right Wireless, Right Mac Bluetooth, Right and Left) are for hands at least about 7 inches or 178 mm from the tip of the middle finger to the wrist crease. Hands shorter than 7 inches/178 mm may be more suitable for the Vertical Mouse 4 Small. To see which model fits you better, download a full-size pdf of this drawing, print it with scaling set to None and put your hand on it. If your hand is the same size or smaller than the drawing, the Small may fit you better than the regular size models.

Should you have questions about which mouse is best for you please do not hesitate to contact us at 877-907-8688, info@ergoprise.com or via live chat.  We can help take the guess work out of searching for the solutions that best meet your individual needs.

Ergoprise:  is a certified, woman-owned, multi-brand provider of high quality office, mobile, and industrial ergonomic tools located in Austin, Texas. Through our showroom, website, and sales team we offer a broad range of ergonomic products that have been selected to provide individuals with a comfortable working environment that delivers an excellent return on investment.

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The AllSeating You Highback may well have the best lumbar support in the business on an ergonomic mesh chair. The unique back frame actually bends to straighten or bow the mesh while actually lifting up to reduce pressure on the back and hips that is caused by sitting. Flexible mesh conforms to the shape of your spine. Unique Contoured Back - is curved to hug the curves of your spine and height adjustable so it fits just right. The Adjustable Lumbar Support – flexes in our out at the turn of a knob and lifts to support the ideal convex of your back. Contoured seat - hugs your natural body curves to reduce seated pressure. Add the optional energy absorbing foam seat for even better all day comfort. Choose from six back meshs and many textiles- to create a look that is exactly what you want for your office.

Deluxe synchro-tilt mechanism - reclines in a 2:1 back to seat ratio. Includes tilt tension and tilt lock. We always suggest a seat slider for a perfect fit.  Choose from 2 distinct frame finishes of polished aluminum or black.  Note this chair is also available in a midback version.

Please view a demonstration of this very unique & highly functional chair.


 

  The Allseating Cpod Chair may well be the best mesh back chair on the market thanks to the five adjustable straps that can be adjusted for a totally personalized fit.  Our recommended configuration has the additions of an energy absorbing foam seat for all day comfort and seat depth adjustment.  We’ve chosen the mechanism that offers the most adjustments for a perfect fit.  Fully adjustable lumbar support - five flexible straps are user adjustable to support your back exactly how it needs to be supported. Contoured mesh back - curves are shaped to follow the contours of your spine and work in conjunction with the adjustable straps for comfort. Adjustable back height ensures those curves are placed to match your body.  Independent seat and back angle adjustments - for true, ergonomic adjustability. Tilt tension is adjustable and the tilt / rock can be locked anywhere. Kush foam, contoured seat - is designed to distribute your body weight more evenly and reduce the stress sitting delivers to your spine and hips. Height & width adjustable arms - support your arms comfortably.  Choose from a variety fabric options.

Don’t let this nontraditional chair scare you, please see a demonstration of the chair


We are available to provide assistance with your seating needs.  Please do not hesitate to contact us at 877-907-8688, info@ergoprise.com or via live chat.

Ergoprise:  is a certified, woman-owned, multi-brand provider of high quality office, mobile, and industrial ergonomic tools located in Austin, Texas. Through our showroom, website, and sales team we offer a broad range of ergonomic products that have been selected to provide individuals with a comfortable working environment that delivers an excellent return on investment.

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The new Chief K3F310B Kontour Free Standing 3×1/2×1 Array Provides an aesthetic, stable solution for call centers, security desks, IT, health care, control rooms and other multiple monitor settings.  The great feature of the monitor arm, you can use an LCD monitors along with a tablet.

Seeing is believing please view the Chief K3F310B in Action!

Overview

•  Telescoping rails add 8″ (20.3 cm) per arm of lateral adjustment for larger monitors
•  Portable Centris heads can easily be moved from the telescoping rail to the array arm for even more lateral adjustment
•  Centrist technology in heads on the rails provides smooth, fingertip 12 degree tilt in all directions
•  Center column head features 10 degrees of tilt up and down
•  Independent height adjustment of each arm
•  Height adjustment of the center column head
•  Array arms can be adjusted from flat up to a 15 degree angle toward the user
•  Simple installation
•  Teardrop hole pattern makes mounting monitors quick and easy
•  VESA 75 x 75 mm and 100 x 100 mm compatible
•  Tool-free, integrated cable management

Specifications

We are available to provide assistance with your monitor needs.  Please do not hesitate to contact us at 877-907-8688, info@ergoprise.com or via live chat.

Ergoprise:  is a certified, woman-owned, multi-brand provider of high quality office, mobile, and industrial ergonomic tools located in Austin, Texas. Through our showroom, website, and sales team we offer a broad range of ergonomic products that have been selected to provide individuals with a comfortable working environment that delivers an excellent return on investment.

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Now before you go out a purchase a membership to a pricey gym (which most people will stop visiting within weeks of joining) consider the use of a Sit to Stand Desk which offers simple ways to rev up your metabolic rate at work or your home office.  At Ergoprise we offer a variety of height adjustable desks.  According to Mark Benden, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at Texas A&M’s Health Science Center, “standing more is the single healthiest change most office works can make,” you burn 20 percent to 25 percent more calories versus sitting, and it can improve your posture.  Dr. Benden has documented his research that standing two hours a day can result in a 20 pound weight loss over a year’s time. How’s that for losing some extra flab without finding time or exerting the effort of a gym?  Please view this free whitepaper that offers research summaries of how to use standing to reduce healthcare costs and improve worker productivity.

What we love about S2S Electric Height & Width Adjustable Desks is the amazing quality at an extremely affordable rate! What makes the line so unique is the fact the base has telescoping properties.  This means that the base can go from 48”-78” in width.  If the space requirements change the individual only needs to purchase a new top as opposing to buying an entire new desk.  This feature makes it quite green both from an environmental & financial perspective.  Other components include as a standard (this in an upgrade on other desks) a digital programmable readout with 4 presets.  Height adjustment from 22” to 50” (including the desktop).  The desk has a dual motor, 3 stage leg and moves effortlessly.  The desk can be purchased as base only, base with standard laminate or base with aluminum or bamboo top (both are particularly gorgeous).

On a recent episode of NBC’s RockCenter, Dr. James Levine of the Mayo Clinic stated, “sitting isn’t pretty. The body’s metabolic engines go to sleep. The muscles stop moving all together and the heart slows. Then, the body’s calorie-burning rate plummets to about one calorie per minute — a third of what it would be if you were walking.  Insulin effectiveness drops and the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes rises.  Fat and cholesterol levels rise too”.   Dr. Levine not only promotes the use of a treadmill at the desk, he personally uses one in his office.  An average walking speed set at 1.0 MPH at 0 degrees incline at a treadmill desk will burn 2.6 calories per minute or 156 cal/hr.  Just think about the ease of calorie burn at 2.0 to 3.0!

Get a jump start on an exercise resolution with the TR800-DT3 Standing Desk Treadmill.  This is a walking treadmill and console that works with most standing desks.  The compact console sits on your desktop and gives you easy access to the control buttons and workout readouts without getting in the way of your work. The LED digital display shows steps taken, walking time, calories burned, distance travelled and walking belt speed. In addition, this new console is Bluetooth-enabled so you can connect wirelessly to your Windows or OS X computer to automatically track results while you exercise. Once you’re done walking, sync your data with your LifeSpan Fitness Club account to retain your exercise history online. The console also comes with one USB port for charging portable devices.

Works With Your Existing Desk                                                                                                

The TR800-DT3 is designed to work with most standing desks. You choose the desk that is right for you and pair it with our treadmill and console. You pick the standing desk whether it has a larger desk surface, is taller or has special features, you can turn your desk into a walking desk simply and easily.

Well Designed Console

The small contemporary design console is 12.9” long by 2” tall by 3.25” wide and sits on your desktop and is small enough to not get in the way of your work. The digital LED display shows steps taken, walking time, calories burned, distance traveled and walking belt speed. The weighted console has a safety key that shuts down the treadmill when removed.

Bluetooth

The TR800-DT3 is Bluetooth-enabled to wirelessly sync your data to your computer and share with a specially designed app that sits on your computer desktop. Track your steps taken, walking time, calories burned distance traveled all on your computer screen as you walk. Once complete, sync your data with your online LifeSpan Fitness Club account to retain your walking history.

USB Charging Port

The TR800-DT3 comes with one rear USB port for charging portable devices. Charge your iPod, cell phone or other USB device right on your desktop.

Intelli-Guard and Intelli-Step

The TR800-DT3 comes standard with two of LifeSpan trademarked technologies: The built-in Intelli-Guard™ automatically stops the belt if you step off during your walk for added safety and is a major development in protecting treadmill users and those around them. With the Intelli-Guard™, you no longer have to worry about leaving your treadmill running if you have to step off to take a call. When your foot no longer continuously strikes the belt surface for 20 seconds, your treadmill will automatically pause.  Intelli-Step™ counts and records the number of steps you take and displays them on the console. More accurate than a pedometer, Intelli-Step automatically detects the impact of your foot striking the treadmill belt.

For the ultimate Sit Stand & Move Solution, we recommend the combination of both the S2S Desk with the Life Span Treadmill with the models choices of the Premier S2S Height Adjustable Desk & Treadmill, the All Day Use Treadmill w/ S2S Height Adjustable Desk, and the S2S Economical Treadmill w/ Height Adjustable Desk.

We are available to provide assistance with any height adjustable desks & treadmill recoomendations.  Please do not hesitate to contact us at 877-907-8688, info@ergoprise.com or via live chat.

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Stretching is something that is usually overlooked when one works at a computer or laptop.  Lack of movement can lead to discomfort and possibly stain. In addition to stretching, it also important to have proper ergonomic components to prevent injury. Please contact us for advice on chairs, desks, peripherals or any other product question.

Minimize this strain

• It is recommended that a person break for 5-10 minutes for every hour spent at a workstation.
• Vary the work tasks. Break up keyboarding tasks work by doing other job duties or tasks that involve moving around or changing body position. Try to stand up and move around.  Keep a glass of water at your desk, nature’s calling will force you to get up and you the restroom!
• Look away from the screen occasionally and focus your eyes on an object far away.

Workstation stretches for the hands and forearms

1. a) Start with your hand open.

b) Make a fist. Keep your thumb straight, not tucked under your fingers.

c) Slide your finger tips up your palm so the tips of your fingers are near the base of your fingers and you should feel a stretch. Do not force your fingers with your other hand if something is painful.

2. With your hand open and facing down, gently bend wrist from side to side, as far as possible. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds. Repeat 3 times.

3. Start by stretching your arm and hand out and slowly rotate the wrist down until you feel a stretch. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds. Next, rotate the palm up until you feel a stretch. Repeat 3 times.

4. Grasp your hand and hold your fingers with the other hand. Slowly bend your wrist down until you feel a stretch. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds. Relax. Repeat 3 times. Then slowly bend your wrist up until you feel the stretch. Hold and relax as above.

5. Sitting with your elbows on the table and palms together, slowly lower wrists to the table until you feel a stretch (your elbows will move outward a bit). Be sure to keep your palms together throughout the stretch. Hold 5 to 7 seconds. Relax. Repeat 3 times.

Workstation stretches for the neck and shoulders

1. Shoulder Shrug: The purpose of the shoulder shrug is to relieve early symptoms of tightness or tension in the shoulder and neck area.

Raise the top of your shoulders towards your ears until you feel slight tension in your neck and shoulders. Hold this feeling of tension for 3 to 5 seconds. Then relax your shoulders downward into their normal position. Do this 2 or 3 times.

2. Head Glide: The head glide helps to stretch your chest, neck and shoulder muscles.

Sit or stand upright. Without lifting your chin, glide your head straight back. You are know you are doing this exercise right if it gives you the feeling of a double chin. Hold for 20 counts and repeat 5 to 10 times.

3. Neck Relaxer: This exercise helps to relax the neck.

Drop your head slowly to the left, trying to touch your left ear to your left shoulder. Repeat on the right side. Slowly drop your chin to your chest, turn your head all the way to the left, then turn all the way to the right.

4. Shoulder Roll: This exercise will help relax the shoulder muscles.

Slowly roll your shoulders backward five times in a circular motion. Next, roll your shoulders forwards.

Workstation stretches for the back, side and legs

1. Back / Side Stretch:

Interlace your fingers and lift your arms over your head, keeping the elbows straight. Press arms as far back as you can. To stretch your sides, slowly lean to the left and then to the right.

2. Middle / Upper Back Stretch:

Hold your right arm with your left hand just above the elbow. Gently push your elbow toward your left shoulder. Hold stretch for 5 seconds. Repeat with your left arm.

3. Back Curl (will also stretch your legs):

Grasp your shin. Lift the leg off the floor. Bend forward (curling your back), and reach your nose to your knee. Repeat with the other leg.

4. Ankle Flex and Stretch:

Hold one foot off the floor with your leg straight. Alternately flex your ankle (point your toes up) and extend (point your toes down). Repeat with the other leg.

5. Leg Lift:

Sit forward on the chair so that your back is not touching the chair’s back. Place feet flat on the floor. With a straight leg, lift one foot a few inches off the floor. Hold momentarily, and return your foot to the floor. Repeat with the other leg.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at 877-907-8688, info@ergoprise.com or via live chat.

Ergoprise:  is a certified, woman-owned, multi-brand provider of high quality office, mobile, and industrial ergonomic tools located in Austin, Texas. Through our showroom, website, and sales team we offer a broad range of ergonomic products that have been selected to provide individuals with a comfortable working environment that delivers an excellent return on investment.

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