Great idea, Jim! There is a beach here in Chattanooga, though I suspect sand might get in the Mirra's girras, ahem, gears.
Sent from my iPhone You left out the part about how you like moonlit walks on the beach.
One of my freelance clients recently bought me a Mirra chair (by Herman Mirra -- oops, Helen Mirren -- oops, Herman Miller) to use at their office. I've been happy with it so far (editing 3-4 hours at a time with getting up every 45 minutes or so to stretch; I'm 6'4" at 230 lbs, by the way, with blue-green eyes). They also have a Mirra 2 ("Even Better!" according to HM website), but it was easier to order the Mirra (via Amazon) versus Mirra 2 (via HM directly) what with not having to type in address and such (yes, I take the most direct route when they ask me to get it ordered).
At home edit suite I've been using a Swing Seat chair (the back and the seat rotate independently; their website ishttp://swingseat.com ) since seeing it at a MacWorld Expo sometime in the mid-00's and have been fairly satisfied with it. Though the Mirra is more modern, more adjustable and more expensive, I'd say (without the swinginess), including better support when I'm "leaning in."
And yes, chiming in on "No matter what chair or standing desk configuration you choose, remember to change position/get up every so often!" There are multiple apps to remind us to do this, of course (on Mac, PC, phones).
-Philip. Sent from my iPhone I have seen Items you can use to raise your desk without having to go out and buy a whole standing desk. You basically put the device on top of your desk, and then your monitors keyboard, etc on top of that. The device will raise everything up and down so you can change your position easily. I can’t remember the name of it off the top of my head though. I’ll post back here if I can find it.
Brian I have to agree with others who've said that the position is less important than moving around and changing things to keep your body from getting over worked or too sedentary in any one position.
So unless I'm on the bridge of a starship and the chairs have automatic sensors that keep my body massaged and moving, I guess I'll have to stick with my Aeron and working standing up every so often. Which is also why I am looking at an adjustable stool that I can quickly change. Producers Playhouse Oklahoma City 405-858-0700
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Isn't zero gravity bad for the bone density? ;)
Jeff I have always wanted a console that worked like Data's chair on Star Trek TNG.
I do some work for Relax the Back stores and they always talk about the advantages of the Zero Gravity position for your body.
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That is how I used to edit - I was practically sitting under the desk (and I'm a tallish 6'4" so I was looooow riding) I still sit pretty low, but adjust the chair when I get up otherwise I feel I like I'm freefalling to the floor when I sit back down.
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Subject: Re: [AE] [OT] Best office chairs?
I know another guy (early 50's) who lowers it all the way and practically lies on his back to edit. Go figure...
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