Healthy living is not just a trend, it is a necessity: Here’s why you should be standing on an Orthomat

Healthy living is no longer seen as a trend, these days it is a necessity. We are all focused on a better way of living and working, especially working because that’s the hard part, right?  Our normal 9 to 5 office days have us sitting in front of a screen, then when we get home, we continue to sit and watch TV, because, well it was a tiring day.

Studies show that by standing at a desk for three hours, rather than sitting, you can burn an extra 144 calories.  But then again, standing for prolonged periods can be strenuous, especially on hard and uncomfortable floors.  This is where Anti-fatigue mats come in like COBA Africa’s Orthomat Office. These mats are durable “cushion-surface” mats designed specifically to make it more comfortable to stand and work. Some desk mats can be too soft, but the Orthomat Office has been developed to strike the perfect balance between underfoot cushioning and essential support. It is small, yet perfectly formed making it easy to handle and move around as you change positions during your workday.

You might want to know why the Orthomat Office works so well right? It all comes down to regular foot movement which the cushioning of the Orthomat regulates as your feet adapt to the mat’s service, even in static positions. And of course, this then helps with circulation, just like your circulation increases when you walk. People that are constantly on their feet, for instance, Retail personnel, can also benefit from the Orthomat Office. Standing in one position on a hard surface adds extra pressure on the walls of your veins making your heart work harder and causing your feet to swell. All these conditions lead to pain physical fatigue or injury. That’s where Orthomat Office comes in – it reduces the pressure on your feet and your veins which ultimately then relieves the pain.

Now that you have all the facts, let's get a little bit technical.  The Orthomat Office is made from Polyurethane which makes it durable and weighs 2,1kg.  It is 50 x 80cm in size which makes it nice and small with a height of 16mm.  That is where all the support is hidden.

Amazing to think that it can be so easy to contribute to your well-being and burn calories while you’re working right?  When you’re looking for Workplace matting, Entrance matting, Anti-fatigue matting, and Disinfectant mats, have a look at the COBA range.