Workstation Ergonomics - Are You Working Comfortably?

The essentials to a fully ergonomic workstation do much more than simply promote and reduce the risk of pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Good ergonomics increase productivity and protect the offices most important asset, its work force. As a leading source for the most desirable ergonomic seating and accessories, Sit4Less.com is excited to introduce its newest additions, the most cutting edge innovations in workstation ergonomics from Humanscale.

The centerpiece of the ergonomic workstation is the M2 Monitor Arm, which redefine high-performance monitor arms. Current generation monitor arms utilize bulky, failure-prone gas cylinder to support the weight of the monitor. The M2 instead uses an innovative mechanical spring to achieve exceptional performance and durability in its lightweight, ultra-thin design. With the use of a monitor arm like the M2 the user is allowed access to the many daily tasks that consume a busy workday without twisting, turning, straining or reaching. One of the most important features of the M2 is that the monitor is no longer stationary, but can be adjusted and repositioned quickly and easily, ensuring each user can work in ideal ergonomic conditions.

The Switch Mouse by Humanscale is the revolutionary mousing solution that brings unprecedented ergonomics to computer users. This groundbreaking peripheral device boosts comfort and reduces injury risks through a number of new innovations. Its V-shaped base and four-way scrolling dish complement a built-in palm support for exceptional user comfort. In addition, the Switch Mouse is the only mousing solution that accommodates both left and right-handed users while adjusting to fit the size of virtually any adult hand. Virtually everyone has experienced pain and discomfort after a long day hunched over the keyboard. That’s because poor posture while typing has been know to cause neck pain and upper and lower back pain, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome and other work related musculoskeletal disorders. The fact is a keyboard placed directly on the desktop creates a number of injury risks.

Humanscale’s articulating Platinum 5G Keyboard System helps form the base of the ergonomic workstation. It works in conjunction with a monitor arm and task chair to literally bring the work directly to the user, allowing him to lean back in his chair and maintain healthy ergonomic posture. Unlike keyboard supports of the past that were often large and bulky, cumbersome in design, the Platinum 5G offer the slimmest profile in the industry.

Of course no ergonomic office would be complete without the perfect office chair. Sit4Less.com is the place to go for upscale ergonomic office seating and with name brands like Humanscale, Herman Miller, Steelcase and more there is an ergonomic seating solution for everyone. Maximize human potential with the very latest in ergonomic innovation – only at Sit4Less.com.

Sit4Less.com seeks to be the leading source for the most desirable ergonomic seating and accessories found in global Fortune 500 companies and delivers them to the home and small office customer – For Less.

Sit4Less - A Short History

I recently came across a November 2010 article on the website Brain Pickings about an 800 page book titled, The Story of Eames Furniture. No doubt this design duo has had an incredible impact on architecture and furniture, as well as graphic design, fine art and film, and has left a legacy that can be seen and felt ... everywhere it seems. But the article did more than make me think about the Eames history, it made me wonder about the Sit4Less history. We all have one, a history that is, and that history is an important part of who we are and who we are trying to be. It may not fill 800 pages, but every thing started somewhere.
For Sit4Less it all started in 1994, when its virtual doors were opened with the goal of delivering the best ergonomic chairs at the best prices, quickly to offices (of all sizes) across the United States. There was a time when our favorite office chair, for example the Aeron, wasn't available for the small office or home office to purchase direct from the manufacturer. Sit4Less.com was one of the first retailers to offer these iconic brands to the public, brands like Herman Miller, Steelcase, Knoll, Haworth, and many others. Over the years, Sit4Less has been able to use it relationships with these manufacturers to offer the best selection and support when it comes to office seating.
Sit4Less is the leading source of the most desirable ergonomic seating and accessories and since its inception it has expanded its selection to include names like Inada, Humantouch, and Offices 2 Go. The right chair, at the right price, right now isn't just a slogan, but a promise! It's exciting to see a brand develop and change over the years, but at Sit4Less some things never change - 100% customer satisfaction, free shipping, 110% price guarantee, and 365 day no hassle returns.

An Aeron Chair GiveAway - Is There Anything Better?

At Sit4Less we are pretty sure the Aeron True Black giveaway is one of our favorites! But time is running out - last day for entries is 9/15/2011.

Sit4Less was the first to carry the iconic Aeron Chair by Herman Miller, one of the few office chairs that can be found in both cubicles across the world and in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection. Combining distinctive looks with pioneering ergonomics, the Aeron Chair performs like no other chair. It adapts naturally and adjusts precisely to fit people of all sizes and postures doing all kinds of activities, all day long. It is a high-performance, long-term seating solution unlike any other.

Over the years Sit4Less has had thousands of requests from customers for a “black” Aeron Chair, instead of the standard carbon color. Because of this, Sit4Less.com and Herman Miller worked together to introduce “true black”, the most sought after and exclusive color available for the Aeron Chair. Sit4Less is extremely proud to be the only retailer to offer this additional feature and proud to be able to fulfill customers needs.

And now Sit4Less is giving one away?! Don't miss your chance to win ... Enter today!

Setu product highlight

In today's busy world, it's hard to imagine a time you're not multitasking. Now there’s a multipurpose chair with multiple benefits, the Setu Chair by Herman Miller, putting materials to work in a way never seen before.



Simplicity is everything. The Setu Multipurpose Chair puts the least possible number of components to work in an unimaginably harmonious fashion. Weighing only 18 pounds, there's nothing to tilt, nothing to tweak. All you will feel is the perfect combination of flex and strength being used to cradle your body and mimic your every movement without the need for adjustment.

Setu's suspension material, Lyris, works in concert with the spine to distribute your weight evenly and conform to your contours like no other chair. You'll soon discover it's finely tuned elastomeric material is designed to provide superior suspension as well as aeration and temperature control.

Are you a style conscious super villain looking for a dramatic throne/office chair?

If I were a super villian, hanging out in my skull island lair... this would be my office chair of choice. Maybe not the most ergonomic solution out there, but talk about making a statement!

On top of that - this thing functions as a "sensory deprivation chamber" - providing a calming retreat from those stressful diabolical schemes that always seem to go awry.

"Dutch Atelier Van Lieshout has their Sensory Deprivation Skull on display at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, a new Gallery in Mayfair, London, designated to furniture."

via http://www.chairblog.eu/

One blogger's search for office chair relief

Finding the Perfect Office Chair: Aeron vs. Swiss Ball vs. the FBI's Pick...

Written by Tim Ferriss of www.fourhourworkweek.com

(Total read time: 8 minutes)

In this post I'll cover how I identified the best high-end chairs in the world, which I ultimately chose, and the tangible results that followed.

In January of 2005, I found myself on a veranda in Panama after the usual afternoon rain, dreaming of the upcoming year and reflecting on lessons learned since leaving the US. Maria Elena, the matriarch of the Panamanian family that had adopted me, sipped her iced tea and pointed at my bruised feet:

"Tim, let me share some advice I was once given. Buy the most comfortable bed and pair of shoes you can afford. If you're not in one, you'll be in the other."

I followed her advice upon returning to CA and the results were sudden: Plantar Fasciitis disappeared, as did shoulder impingement after switching from coil-spring to foam-layered mattresses.

But what about chairs? On January 4th, 2009, I tweeted out the following:

"Is the Aeron chair worth it? http://tr.im/2uxd Do you have any fave chairs for extended sitting and writing?"

Read more over at: FourHourWorkWeek

Great deals on certified refurbished office chairs at Sit4LessCertified.com

Zero gravity recliner with massage and heat

Sit4Less is aware that life’s demands can be stressful, tiring, and even have negative effects on our health. To overcome this issue Sit4less.com introduced the PC-086 Perfect Chair® Serenity by Humantouch, which incorporates heat, waves, weightlessness and beauty into one chair. With this chair you have the earth’s healing elements right in your home. The zero gravity recliner integrates earth’s natural elements and the healing arts of the Far East into an amazing luxurious chair that soothes tired, aching muscles.



The Perfect Chair is engineered to place the body in the zero gravity position, to restore its natural wellness. Inspired by the neutral body position developed by NASA to support astronauts’ ascent into orbit, the chairs ergonomics put you in a virtually weightless position. Physicians suggest that this is the healthiest way to sit and is most beneficial to our health.

The chair features a smooth functioning, high-performance, electrical recline system with whisper-quiet motors, which ease the chair from upright to full recline. It takes you through a journey from sitting to floating in less than 15 seconds.

Jade stones radiate far-infrared rays that deliver healing warmth up to three inches deep into tissue, reducing inflammation, relieving joint and muscle pain, improving circulation, and speeding cellular recovery.

The luxurious bonded leather is crafted with a combination of man-made materials and genuine leather, which promotes comfort, flexibility and durability. The generous cushions and furniture springs provide a soft touch and an indulgent seating experience.

Put all these features together the floating position, jade stones that radiate far infrared heat, the heated gentle air therapy, the comfortable and flexible leather, and the soft touch generous cushion and furniture springs, and you get what the chair is made for, Serenity.