| A multitude of jobs consist of sitting in front of a | | | | making the seat a bit softer but not enough to |
| computer typing for eight hours or more a day; | | | | give you the feeling of memory foam. Leather |
| then some of us proceed to go home and spend | | | | seats are also a viable option if you are looking |
| even more time behind the computer. If you fall | | | | for a little bit of a softer sit. Keep in mind that |
| into this category of having an office job or you | | | | during the summer if you live somewhere that |
| spend large periods of time in front of your | | | | experiences high temperatures, a leather seat |
| computer, it is important to have proper seating | | | | may cause you to sweat more because the |
| to ensure productivity and alertness throughout | | | | material is not as breathable as say a mesh seat. |
| the day. An eight hour work day already seems | | | | Also take your personal requirements into |
| long enough, but if you are uncomfortable the | | | | consideration, if you are of shorter stature |
| whole day because of a bad computer chair, it | | | | consider getting a seat that has a smaller depth |
| can draw out the day even more. With so much | | | | than a typical chair to ensure you have one to |
| time being spent sitting and typing during a typical | | | | two inches of breathing room from the back of |
| day, it is important to take your comfort into | | | | your knees to the front of the seat. If you are a |
| consideration when deciding to purchase a new | | | | bigger or taller individual, look into purchasing a big |
| computer chair. Choosing the right chair for you | | | | and tall chair which is specifically designed to allow |
| may depend on a number of different factors, | | | | enough seating room and seat depth for those of |
| but first and foremost above price and all other | | | | taller stature. |
| extraneous determinants, make sure it is going to | | | | Having a tilting option on a computer chair is ideal, |
| be something you will feel comfortable sitting in all | | | | as it can increase your comfort while sitting. With |
| day. | | | | the ability to lean back throughout parts of the |
| When selecting your new computer chair, one of | | | | day, you will significantly decrease the chance of |
| the key features you will want to look for is an | | | | developing neck and back pain that may arise |
| adjustable height option. Most if not all good | | | | from sitting in the same position throughout the |
| computer chairs come standard with an | | | | day. Chairs that come with a tilting option usually |
| adjustable height option to accommodate for | | | | have either a knee tilt mechanism or a spring tilt |
| users of varying heights and also to be in proper | | | | mechanism. Opt for a knee tilt mechanism over a |
| alignment with computer desks. Not one standard | | | | spring tilt if possible, because a knee tilt |
| chair height fits all users, which is why it is | | | | mechanism will allow you to tilt back while your |
| important to have a chair that is going to be | | | | feet are flat on the floor which will alleviate |
| adjustable to meet your height requirement and | | | | pressure on your thighs. |
| allow you to keep you feet firmly planted on the | | | | There are additional options that can be added |
| floor with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle. | | | | onto computer chairs to make your sitting |
| Computer desks also come in different shapes | | | | experience even more comfortable, though not |
| sizes and your chair should be able to properly | | | | as necessary as the above features. A chair that |
| under it. In work environments with higher | | | | comes with a ratchet back is a great feature to |
| workstations, an adjustable height option is | | | | have, especially if multiple people are using the |
| absolutely necessary. | | | | same chair, as it allows for the back to be raised |
| Another key feature to look for in your computer | | | | up and down to provide support in the right areas |
| chair is to make sure the seat is going to be | | | | of the particular individual. Some chairs also come |
| comfortable enough for you to sit on for multiple | | | | with a seat slider option which is optimal to have |
| hours a day. If you prefer a softer sit, look for | | | | for either a single user or if multiple people share |
| computer chairs that have a memory foam, gel | | | | the chair. This allows for the user to move the |
| seat, or triple density foam which are all | | | | chair's seat forward or back to adjust the seat's |
| comprised of durable materials that are designed | | | | depth. The right computer chair for you will not |
| to conform to your body's natural shape. If you | | | | be the same for someone else, ultimately it |
| prefer a firmer sit, look for high density foam or | | | | comes down to if the chair is going to be |
| a chair with a mesh seat. Both options will give | | | | comfortable enough for you to sit in all day and if |
| you the firm sit, be durable enough to handle long | | | | it will have enough adjustments to meet your |
| days of sitting, and will give in a little over time | | | | body's needs. |