While it's always good to alternate, I don't see the point of getting a whoopee cushion when you can just stand up instead...
Sit for 40 mins, stand for 40 mins, if you can. Don't get a gymball either, not even for alternating. Your body needs back support and gymballs WILL harm you if used as a chair.
Sitting will never be "active", even if some solutions can help stimulate blood flow; proper support will be more important regardless of what marketing says. You should always ALWAYS prioritise not sitting when you can. It will help you and it costs NOTHING.
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I bought some games off the recent Steam summer sale, problem is my current desk chair makes me want to get off my chair after an hour which sucks because I never get around to gaming before I get tired of it. I have chronic back pain too so sitting to play is more of a challenge than it should be.
I need a new chair but I have no idea what to go for. I'm willing to pay more for comfort but would like to pay as little as possible if I can.
I'm looking at the Titan and Titan XL right now. I'm 6'5 and 286 pounds. I'm basically right on the border weight wise of both chairs and don't know which one to go for. I think the regular Titan might be best for me, I'm much more vertical than wide.I have a SecretLab Titan, while I don't work at home, I have sat in the thing for 4-5 hours at a time and never felt any sort of discomfort, would recommend it.
Why is it weird? Because you haven't tried it? It's perfectly fine for PC gaming.Not everyone has a standing desk or can get one.
A standing desk is also weird for gaming.
I love my Aeron but it's no good for sitting I've cross legged. It's a mesh seat with a hard plastic frame and sitting that way can pinch ankles. Complaints that this chair is only comfortable if you sit in it correctly are spot on. I like that's because it reinforces good posture, which has eliminated back pain for me. But it's not for everyone, and I'd recommend testing it out before dropping this kinda dime.Wish I could try on of those Herman Miller chairs. I have pains in my coccyx area and I always have to sit awkwardly to manage.
Can you remove the armrests on those high end chairs ? I like to sit cross legged, and I also play the guitar while sitting on front of my PC.
Yup!
This is the answer.To be honest, it's worth the money to invest in a good task chair. One of the best investments I've made. I can sit in this thing all day without issues.
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There's a good chance you can find local offices near you selling Herman Miller/Stealcase chairs at a discount due to closures and what not.
Yes. We have those at work, so I knew I could sit in one for hours. Very expensive. but I very positive about my purchase one year later. They look somewhat cheap for the price (lots of plastic), but I the comfort is awesome.
I have a Herman Miller cosm. It's pretty great. The high back one has great support. And it looks fantastic
Didn't see any mention of autonomous chairs, or maybe I just didn't see it. But, how are they? They are more affordable then the other chairs mentioned here and look like they might be good.
Autonomous Chairs
Autonomous chairs are rebrands from a company that sells on Alibaba. They slap their logo on it and hike the price up. Nothing there is good quality
Yes at least on most of them I believe, they might be a little involved like taking of the back first but tis definitely possible, they are designed to be fully repairableWish I could try on of those Herman Miller chairs. I have pains in my coccyx area and I always have to sit awkwardly to manage.
Can you remove the armrests on those high end chairs ? I like to sit cross legged, and I also play the guitar while sitting on front of my PC.
Gamers nexus did a non scientific test for gaming/office chairs. Pretty good if entertaining video. In the end they all went with the office chairs as being superior.
I have a Herman Miller Sayl chair that i purchased and a aeron that work gave me to work from home. Both are great but the Aeron is superior to the lower priced sayl. It's also worth noting that we have a regular ergonomics specialist come around our office monthly to make ajdustments to our office furniture. I just cant fathom working in a gaming chair that push your shoulders forward.