What is Active Working?
Active working simply means adding movement to an otherwise sedatory working day, to create the ideal mix of sitting, standing and moving phases.
Sitting down for long periods of time lowers metabolism, fewer calories are burnt and the risk of obesity and diabetes increases.
Did you know that standing for 15 minutes per hour while you work will burn 20,000 more calories per year? This corresponds to 6 full marathons and it will help make you healthier and happier!
The German Institute for Ergonomics & Wellbeing (IGR) advocates standing for 30% of the working day, sitting for 60% and moving the rest of the time (10%).
Compact Home Office Active Working set-up
Dynamic Sitting in the Home Office
What is Dynamic Sitting?
Nowadays, many jobs often require us to sit in front of our computers and laptops for hours on end. This can be associated with health problems, which is why many experts have long warned that sitting is the new smoking.
However, these risks can be significantly reduced if you take a few basic ergonomic principles into account.
The secret lies in "dynamic sitting" or "active sitting". It's about regularly changing your sitting position while working and remaining active while sitting, rather than staying in one position.
Anisha Joshi, award winning Osteopath & clinic owner, on dynamic sitting:
"This is something I talk a lot about on my social medias as one of the key principles of maintaining a healthy spine is dynamic sitting. Simply put, this means regularly changing your sitting position throughout the day.
Our bodies weren't designed to stay static for long periods, and sitting still for hours can lead to stiffness, poor circulation (which limits the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscles and tissues, slowing down healing) and increased muscle tension.
Leitz's sit-stand stool, for example, encourages subtle movement, helping to keep your spine engaged and your muscles active. My patients who have used the stool tend to report their back feeling better within just a few weeks."
Leitz Ergo Dynamic Sitting solutions
Leitz Ergo Stools
By changing position regularly, you improve circulation, avoid unnecessary strain and promote better concentration.
Our ergonomic office stools encourage further activity by swivelling and rocking to strengthen your back.
Leitz Ergo Sitting Balls
Sitting balls are ideal for use as additional seating to encourage back and core muscle movement. Alternating between a ball and a chair improves posture flexibility and help relieve back pain.
Wobble Cushions
A wobble cushion improves blood circulation and can relieve spinal pressure by creating micro-movement to maintain balance and can help to reduce discomfort, fatigue and stiffness that can result from extended periods of sitting.
Modern Home Office Storage
With the modern-day blend of work and home life, we need spaces that keep us motivated and feeling inspired, while still nurturing our health and wellbeing.
Leitz combines home style comfort with premium quality design ranges to help create a positive and uplifting environment.
The minimalist designs and inviting matt finish colours will surround you with style and colour, and contribute toward a relaxed and productive all day,
Make yourself at home with Leitz Cosy Organisation
The modern-day blend of work and home life can take our working day almost anywhere. Leitz Cosy combines stylish interior design ideas with smart organisation solutions. This innovative and versatile range is ideal for your home office setup.
To Dos, Notes & Memos
Leitz Cosy Glass Desk Notepad
- Glass desktop dry erase board ideal for note taking or for posting messages and reminders
- Designed to fit between your keyboard and monitor so it is always ready to use
- Frameless design maximises the writing space
Leitz Cosy Glass Desktop Easel
- Compact, A4 clipboard size to fit neatly on your desk surface or around your home
- Write or stick your notes directly onto the glass whiteboard surface
- Surface is made from tempered safety glass with ultra-erasability and a high resistance to ink stains, pen marks, scratches and dents
Leitz Cosy Magnetic Glass Whiteboards
- Frameless design maximises the writing space
- Easy to install with the concealed 4 corner mounting system and fitting kit included
- Comes with a dry erase marker and microfibre cleaning cloth for easy cleaning
Leitz Notebooks
With designs and finishes as unique as your ideas our Notebooks let you turn your inspirations into something truly noteworthy!
Home Office Paper Shredders
Our extensive range of home paper shredders has been designed with the home office in mind. The compact size and modern design allow them to be placed in any room in the house or neatly under an office desk.
With quiet operation and anti-jam technology, our shredders for home use allow you to carry on with your daily tasks and will not interrupt your calls or concentration while you shred.
What is the best Home Office Paper Shredder?
Did you know that the GDPR also applies in the home office? Therefore, it is important to choose a shredder with a sufficient security level.
A cross cut paper shredder with security level DIN P4 is a good option for home use. Opt for a DIN 5 shredder for extra security if you are shredding company confidential documents or sensitive customer data at home.