Standing for long periods at a workstation can be quite demanding and painful for many people. What is often overlooked is that prolonged standing can be just as tiring and harmful as prolonged sitting. It is well known that prolonged static postures have a negative effect on our bodies, such as increased muscle tension, varicose veins, problems with blood circulation and metabolism, and back complaints. Fortunately, there is a solution for anyone who works standing up and needs some variation.
Anti-fatigue mats, such as the Muvmat by Aeris, help you work dynamically and stimulate your blood circulation. These mats keep you natural, active, relaxed and, above all, always moving while you stand!
The benefits of anti-fatigue mats at a glance:
- Keeps your blood circulation going while you work standing up.
- Counteracts the negative effects of static postures.
- Takes the strain off your legs, reducing fatigue.
- Keeps you alert and fit throughout the day.
- Trains your muscles while you stand.
- Activates the sensors in your body for better body awareness.
By using an anti-fatigue mat, you can work comfortably standing up while counteracting the negative effects of prolonged static postures. Give yourself the freedom to keep moving and get the most out of your working day, wherever you are! Explore our full range for dynamic working.
FAQ: Anti-fatigue mats for standing work
- Is standing for long periods really better than sitting? Not necessarily. Prolonged standing can be just as demanding as prolonged sitting: it increases muscle tension and causes varicose veins, circulation problems and back complaints. The problem is a static posture, not sitting or standing as such.
- What exactly does an anti-fatigue mat like the Muvmat by Aeris do? An anti-fatigue mat encourages you to stay natural, active and moving while you stand. This keeps your blood circulation going and trains your muscles, without you having to think about it.
- Does an anti-fatigue mat reduce fatigue during a day of standing work? Yes. An anti-fatigue mat takes the strain off your legs, keeps you alert and fit, and activates your body's sensors for better body awareness, so you can work comfortably standing up for longer.
