Whether you’re sitting down or standing at your desk, body pain caused by your job is often created by one thing: stagnancy. In order to introduce movement back to our bodies, Joel Heath has developed the Level: a skateboard-shaped, rocking footbed that encourages subtle balancing movements to stay upright. So far, the Level has been shown to increase heart rate by 15% and range of …
It’s no secret that prolonged periods of sitting isn’t good for one’s health. Hammering away at a keyboard for hours on end is a new phenomenon in the scope of human evolution, and research shows our bodies aren’t made for the sedentary life. Heightened cardiovascular disease and colon cancer top the list of potential hazards associated with repeated sedentary behavior, which also include osteoporosis and …
At only two lbs., furniture maker Focal Upright’s new Mogo seat is fully collapsible, entirely portable and—perhaps surprisingly—downright comfortable. It goes from transport mode to standing position in two easy steps, transforming from a light and tiny attached two-piece set into a chair. Its adjustable height pole allows for setting the right position and its base has a reversible nub for variations in hard and …
