Muscles and movement
Muscles are the engine of our body. Muscles keep us moving and at the same time have a huge appetite for energy, even when we are at rest. There is not a single movement that works without muscles
What muscles can do
Muscles consist of muscle fibers that are surrounded by fascia - similar to a fiber optic cable, which is made up of individual wires that are bundled next to each other and covered by a protective layer. They are attached to bones via tendons at their ends and movement is created by the contraction or relaxation of the muscles.
People who smile a lot move their facial muscles more than someone who goes to the basement to laugh. The same goes for people who take the stairs instead of just getting in the elevator. Even a mouse click sets an entire muscle chain in motion. Nothing works without them! Humans have over 640 muscles. Some are short, some are long, some are thick, some are thin. Together they form a perfect system. Just like a machine, this system also needs to be looked after and therefore moved. Otherwise it loses strength. Muscles have no expiration date, but they become weak if they are not used. As soon as the body notices that the muscles are not being activated regularly, it tries to reduce them. So sooner or later our muscles will be at risk: muscle proteins are broken down and the muscles' energy stores are plundered. Over time, the body shuts down smaller nerves and blood vessels that lead to the muscles. The metabolism runs on low flame, and only a small amount of energy is burned.
Is the office job eating away at my muscles?
Yes, because sitting for long periods of time - sometimes up to 9 hours a day - means that the muscles are not used sufficiently and become weaker. And that has fatal consequences. The back muscles become weak, poor posture and back pain are inevitable. And the lack of exercise also reduces the energy consumption of the muscles. This slows down the metabolism and often leads to obesity.
That is why we should ensure that people get as much exercise as possible in their everyday office life: This could be the central printer, which everyone has to walk to, or a walk during their lunch break, but also climbing the stairs in the morning and evening, etc.
The office chair as a muscle trainer
Another approach is to look at office furniture. Intelligent office furniture allows you to incorporate a lot of movement into your everyday sitting routine, which also keeps your muscles in shape. Dynamic sitting is the magic word here. Office chairs like the Swopper or the 3Dee from Aeris don't allow you to stand still and train your muscles at the same time. How exactly does that work?
There is real high-tech hidden in the Aeris Swopper and Aeris 3Dee. The 3D flexible joint and the spring-loaded seat allow a lot of movement in three dimensions: vertically, to the side, forwards and backwards. The chair reacts to the user and adapts to their natural need for movement. This means you move twice as much as on conventional office chairs. And that is good for strengthening and improving blood circulation in the muscles, especially the back muscles. The lateral flexibility and the forward inclination when sitting on the Aeris Swopper or Aeris 3Dee also increase the grip space , ensure an optimal posture in relation to the work surface and prevent poor posture.
Many people notice that the muscles are activated by three-dimensional sitting , especially during the adjustment phase. Many people notice a slight "tweaking" or slight back pain when they first sit down. In fact, this is usually just a little muscle soreness. So it's a good sign: muscles that were previously cold are waking up again. The best thing you can do then is to swing properly in all directions.
