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I'm Looking for a good office chair.

Thanks! Found a good price for a Steelcase Amia.

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[–] tronx4002 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Instead of investing in a chair, I would say invest in a sturdy desk that can be raised to standing height.

[–] ObsidianZed 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Please recommend a good anti-fatigue mat.

[–] weeeeum 1 points 8 months ago

Custom fit Wooden clogs. I'm not joking. All cushioned surfaces aim to mold themselves as closely as possible to our body, but if you simply skip that process and shape a hard material to your feet exactly, it's extremely comfortable. There is a reason that clogs have existed for like 1000 years and co-existed with shoes for an extremely long time, only dying out more recently.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I have a Topo Mat and I really enjoy it. They advertise that it encourages you to change your stance with the contours and I've found that to be true. The "mini" one is sufficient.

[–] DaddleDew -1 points 8 months ago

IDK who the two idiots who downvoted every suggestion of something that isn't a traditional chair but they're both cowards for not even saying why.

[–] aidan 1 points 8 months ago

My desk is in front of my bed

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

I found a yoga ball good for my butt and back. It forced me to keep sitting up right. Not good for relaxing though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

I also use the autonomous ergo pro. Or 2. It’s the green one. I absolutely love how customizable it is, and it’s got some amazing lumbar support. I had a gaming chair at the start of the pandemic, and my back was in so much pain by the end of the day.

It’s much better now.

I don’t think much can compete with the Herman Miller Aeron, but if you can’t find a good used one nearby, the ergo would be my next recommendation for sure.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I'm a fan of the Alera ALEEL42ME10B Elusion Series Mesh Mid-Back Multifunction Chair ($180 at time of posting). I use it both at home and work

I bought it in November 2021 and it's still going strong
The one at work has been there since before i was hired (5 1/2 years ago)

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

Get a box, put it on the desk, then your laptop on top and work standing. You’re welcome!

[–] [email protected] -1 points 8 months ago

Forget about the usual office chairs. Get an adjustable standing desk and stand. Eventually you’ll get tired, so lower the desk a bit and sit on a saddle chair for a while. Switch between the two positions every time you feel like it.

[–] DaddleDew -1 points 8 months ago

Kneeling chairs. They take some getting used to and you won't be able to use it for extended periods of time at first. But they allow you to engage core muscles that would otherwise become atrophied and eliminates a lot of the health issues associated with sitting for long periods of time. I have found that using mine makes me less hungry for snacks while sitting at the desk as well.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 8 months ago (6 children)

Aeron chairs are grossly overrated. They have been clever in both making a durable kind of chair and marketing like Apple. They aren't that comfortable and are designed to keep you "upright" but not much else. Originally there wasn't much like the Aeron, but now you have many, many choices for a much better price and comfort. It's personal taste, but I prefer a chair with a headrest. Also, your desk is equally as important for long sessions. Size, leg room, height etc. I built my own custom workstation to suit my needs. I ended up using a cheap Corsair gaming chair and my neck and mouse shoulder has never been happier.

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 8 months ago

i've been sitting in cheapo office chairs my whole life and i'm still having a blast.

honestly, any office chair will be fine as long as you are comfortable in it.

no armrests; they get in the way and are pointless when your arms are on the desk already. if your arms aren't on the desk, you aren't actively working; i'm not saying get the fuck back to work, i'm saying if your hands aren't busy, stretch your arms and wrists. RSI is a reaper coming for us all but you can at least alleviate it.

the key is to get up and have a walk around any time you feel like it. stretch, get a snack or a water refill, give your eyes a break from the screen while you mull over legacy code or whatever problem is currently stumping you.

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