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Is Work a Pain? Try a New Chair

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Logging long hours at your desk isn't only indicative of hard work -- it can be hard on your body, too. And if you're spending a lot of time on your computer every day, you know it can be a pain. Literally. Slouching forward, shrugging your shoulders upward, and keeping your legs in one position for hours on end are all issues office workers face, and the solution could be as simple sitting in a different chair.

The Henry Works Launch Chair is designed to allow the user to get some stretching and exercise in while at work. On the website, it states, "Combating lack of movement and boredom should be a key goal in office environment design." The Launch Chair lists three specific benefits.

  • First, it offers "very ergonomic back and leg support as well as hand position and comfort."
  • Additionally, "by pushing with the legs the chair back slides and the seat hinges down so the worker can extend and exercise their lower legs."
  • And, "by combining the computer and phone on one rolling platform it allows workers to move about the facility for 'new views.'"

Now, new views might not really be that important to your health, but there's no doubt that proper back support and the ability to exercise your legs would be incredibly beneficial.

Unfortunately, this particular chair is still a prototype, so it's not actually available for purchase. Yet. But if it were, would you buy it? How much would it be worth to you?

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