Do you sometimes get headaches or neck pain while gaming? Then you should adjust your gaming setup and workspace correctly.
The cause of many muscle tensions and blockages is very often incorrect posture. The thing is: you might be perfectly equipped at the office or while gaming, but is your equipment adjusted correctly? To avoid sitting crooked and unevenly, ergonomic office and seating furniture must be precisely adjusted to your body.
To help you achieve this, we have compiled the 3 most important factors for an ergonomic gaming setup and will also give you the know-how to adjust them optimally.
Ergonomic gaming furniture is your GAME CHANGER
The Gamechanger gaming chair is a definite plus when it comes to ergonomic adjustments in a durable, high-quality product. Thanks to its synchronous mechanism, it offers a variety of options to precisely support you in an upright sitting position and protect you from postural fatigue.
The perfect chair isn't everything, however. A common obstacle is the desk and monitor . If these aren't height-adjustable, you won't be able to fully utilize the potential of your ergonomic office or gaming chair. Therefore, the components should be compatible and individually adjustable. Only then can you achieve the necessary fine-tuning. So please pay attention to the following:
A desk that shines through its flexibility.
When choosing a height-adjustable desk , make sure it has an electric motor – otherwise, you might find yourself cranking it up until you're exhausted. Generally speaking, though, height adjustment is better than no height adjustment. It should definitely be adjustable high enough so you can work comfortably while standing . This provides excellent relief from sitting for hours on end. For quality, look for relevant certifications and seals of approval , such as TÜV, as well as customer reviews. Incidentally, there are no differences in ergonomic furniture choices for children and adults. You can find more important information on this topic in our article on homeschooling .
A secure base for the right perspective
Last but not least: If your monitor 's included stand isn't height-adjustable, you should look into alternatives. Of course, you can make do with a few books, a cardboard box, or a dedicated monitor stand. However, a height-adjustable monitor mount makes a huge difference in quality , as it allows you to fine-tune the height and tilt to your specific workspace. This is the essence of ergonomics: creating a bridge between the human body and its work environment, so that the work environment doesn't cause harm.
The backbone of your daily work
The right chair is the backbone of your home office setup. However, you shouldn't resort to cheap, mass-produced chairs. It's good to know that a high-quality gaming chair is also perfectly suited for working at your desk . 🎮 You can find out why in our article , which specifically addresses the topic of gaming chairs as office chairs. What you need to pay attention to are its ergonomic adjustment options, which make a huge difference to your seating comfort. 🙌 Ideally, it should have a synchro-tilt mechanism , individually adjustable 4D armrests, and a lockable backrest that can be adjusted in height to suit your size and resistance to your weight, as well as at least some lumbar support . The quality of the materials used also plays a major role. For example, our Gamechanger features a German-patented, breathable synthetic leather that not only protects against bothersome sweating but also impresses with its durability . Thanks to its innovative surface structure and a formula free of cheap plasticizers, both the colors and the material retain their vibrancy for a long time. No peeling, no broken chair legs – thanks to quality made in Germany. Over 1000 satisfied customers can attest to this.
Attitude makes all the difference
Are you already perfectly equipped for your home office and just need to adjust your ergonomics correctly ? This is how your posture should look: To adjust the chair correctly, it is important that you first assume an upright sitting position.
Sit on the chair so that your back is in full contact with the backrest of the GAMECHANGER. This is important to ensure your back is optimally supported.
- You can tell the armrests are at the correct height when your elbows, with your upper arms held vertically, are roughly level with the edge of the desk. Ideally, your elbows should be at a 90° angle when the armrests and the desk are at the same height. Unfortunately, the armrests of a gaming chair are often underestimated. You can find out in detail here why they are so incredibly important.
- Your monitor should be positioned according to your natural reading posture. To check this , pick up a book and observe how you hold it while reading. The top edge of the monitor should be 2-5 cm below your eyebrows. Ideally, when sitting upright, your gaze will meet the top edge of the monitor at an angle of approximately 35°, with the monitor itself tilted back by about 35°.
- Your legs should also have an opening angle of slightly more than 90 ° between your upper and lower legs, and your pelvis should be slightly higher than your knees.
Haven't got yourself a GAMECHANGER gaming chair yet? Then it's high time you did – our elegant standard gaming chair in black is the most affordable option in our GAMECHANGER range, without compromising on quality. It offers the most important features of an ergonomic gaming chair, stylishly reduced to the essentials , while still allowing you to choose which extras are most important to you.
Should you have any further questions or suggestions regarding workplace ergonomics, please check our social media channels regularly to stay up to date or contact our customer service at support@gamechanger-germany.de. Our customer care team will be happy to assist you.
