They can offer improved performance, comfort and posture for gamers. With all of these advantages and so many more it is not really surprising that we have seen such a huge increase in gamers as well as home and office workers choosing to invest in gaming chairs for all the benefits they bring.
People that spend hours and hours playing their favourite games on consoles or PC and those who have jobs that require a lot of sitting at a desk all have the same key requirement of needing to be as comfortable as possible when gaming and working.
Despite the increase in popularity of esports and gaming competitions, casual gamers will also be quick to stress how crucial it is to have a comfortable setup to play.
The Advantages of Gaming Chairs
The advantages of specialised seating options very much extend to office workers who, with improved seating and better ergonomic options can sit comfortably for longer periods of time. This in turn helps productivity and output, making gaming chairs and seating options potentially some of the best around.
Key advantages include:
Stand Taller and Feel More Confident – Once you start using an ergonomic chair regularly, you may well see an improvement in your posture when you stand. Sitting in an ergonomic chair can help train your neck, back and shoulders to stand straight, reducing the urge to slouch.
This can even be achieved by using a bean bag chair specifically for gaming, and, due to there being no rigid curve in the design of a gaming bean bag, the occupant is less tempted to slouch. ‘Walking taller’ can-do wonders for your confidence and help you to appear taller, more confident and even more outgoing, which is increasingly important when it comes to team collaboration in any role; working with other people and colleagues.
Better Posture – It can be very easy to adopt a slouch position when gaming but this has lots of negative effects on your posture, both in the short term and in the long term. If your back is subjected to high amounts of pressure from a particularly bad seating position, it may cause curving of your back, and it also has the potential to weaken the important muscles which support your posture.
Gaming chairs typically have a higher backrest and a bucket-style seat to support your spine. This design means that the overall weight of your back is being supported fully by the chair and the chairs with ergonomic arm-rests also help to take some of the stress away from your back.
Less Pain – There is extensive research that shows that poor seating when gaming and when working at a desk and computer or laptop can lead to short-term pain and discomfort as well as potentially paving the way to long-term physical health problems.
Better Focus – Poor posture can cause increased fatigue and low energy, all of which will inevitably give rise to poor concentration and focus as well as worse cognitive performance. This means that your performance at work or gaming can also be affected negatively by your seating choice.
Choosing the Seating Option That is Right for You
There are many great options when it comes to choosing a gaming chair. Depending on your needs and budget you will be able to choose one that is just right for you.
Anything from a standard gaming chair to more innovative and unique seating options for gamers like gaming bean bag chairs can offer a multitude of advantages. A big advantage to choosing a gaming bean bag chair is the cost, whereas gaming chairs prices can go up to and beyond £100, the bean bag alternative can be found for as low as £30.
Investing in an ergonomic chair for console gaming is great for gaming, no question, but it can also be a great choice for other areas of your life. Whether you need to work from home or want to watch a movie at your desk, an ergonomic chair can make many experiences more comfortable and enjoyable.