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The demands of the workday do not allow for much time left over to reimagine your workstation. This, coupled with the costs of redesigning, can be a bump in the road. Thanks to the increasing popularity of remote working, most people work from home, either full-time or part-time.

Whether you’re looking to spruce up your home office or office space, the general consensus is that a workspace redesign is going to cost you. However, when you consider increased productivity, these changes are crucial. We are in the middle of an ergonomic evolution, and your workspace should reflect this, active living for a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Did you know that your workstation can affect your productivity? Often overlooked, work environments dictate the mood and can affect the efficiency of employees. The work environment has undergone several changes over time, with open offices replacing cubicles, and now these open spaces have been found to reduce productivity. This paved the way for co-working spaces. However, the workspace shift garnering all the attention now is the active workspace.

The active workspace

Most workstations have promoted sedentary behaviour, which experts have cautioned. The traditional sit at your desk all-day working style is the leading cause of back problems, cardiovascular disease and increased mortality. It is quite unfortunate that work is the leading promoter of a sedentary lifestyle. To combat this, standing desks and ergonomic furniture have come along to help reduce the time spent sitting and help people improve their posture.

Therefore, the active workspace promotes healthier workstations that prompt workers to move around, work to better their posture, and reduce the risks of prolonged sitting. There’s an emergence of products every day that encourage people to be more active in their day, both at work, school, and home.

Make the shift

AJ products and UKActive released a report that detailed the benefits of workplace design interventions to reduce time spent sitting over the workday. Medical experts recommend a generous reduction in the time spent sitting. Many people have therefore switched to standing and others switching between sitting and standing. While these shifts carry health benefits, it is essential to find a healthy balance. Remember, prolonged standing and poor standing posture also pose health risks.

Therefore, to get a hold of this behavior, you should:

• Encourage the adoption of sit-stand desks and treadmill desks.
• Use stairs instead of elevators to keep active
• Take regular breaks throughout the day. Remember to leave your workstation during your breaks.

Redesigning your workstation

Knowing the dangers of a sedentary work lifestyle, you might be relooking at your workstation and considering some changes. As you set out to refurbish your workstation, there is a couple of things to consider. First, a healthy workstation might cost an arm and a leg and second, you need to find the best products for you, which won’t be easy given the multitude of products available in the market.

Luckily, leading office furniture design and manufacture company Flexispot can help put both worries to rest. As Flexispot celebrates its anniversary this May, take advantage of the exclusive discounts, flash deals, and range of products available to you. You can score affordable deals on the best quality standing desks, office chairs, and accessories.

The Flexispot Day flash deals will be available from 24th to 30th May; therefore, you need to start on your redesign plans now! The electric height adjustable standing desks EN1 and EC1 will be available. These models combine technology, stability and durability with smooth transitions, elegance and unrivaled efficiency.

Essentials of a healthy workstation

• Sit-to-stand workstations

These feature adjustable desks and provide the body with an alternative way of working. It helps improve posture and is very beneficial to people looking for a healthier way to work. With the incredible discounts coming to Flexispot this May, visit their website to find a suitable sit-to-stand desk for you.

• Ergonomic chair

A good chair should comfortably fit the size of your body. Therefore, an adjustable chair should provide you with sufficient back, neck and arm support when you’re working. Some of the elements you’ll find in Flexispot chairs include adjustable height so you can find the most comfortable height setting. There are accessories you can get for your chair to make it better suited, like extra lumbar support and armrests.

• Environment

Even with the best possible desk, chair and accessories, the right work environment is crucial. Creating a unique workspace is very important and helps put you at ease while you work. Some of the elements you can focus on include the lighting, memorabilia and other items of interest like plants, art and the overall temperature of the workspace. With so many distractions available, it is essential to design a workspace that helps you stay focused on your tasks until you’re on break.

Celebrate with Flexispot this May by taking advantage of all the available discounts and deals on high-quality ergonomics that you need for your ideal workspace!

*This article was written by Teddy Muyeka.

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