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The more physical activity in school the better!
Everyone benefits from more active school days
Human beings were designed to move around and both our brains and our bodies benefit from activity. As far as our brains are concerned, increasing our circulation gives us more energy, makes us more attentive and allows us to concentrate better. We also become more creative and find it easier to work with other people. Physical activity also improves our ability to learn, which is very helpful for teachers. So everyone benefits from more active school days.
A positive impact on health and well-being
Movement helps to strengthen our musculoskeletal system. This is especially important for children, who need to increase their strength as their bodies grow. But movement also improves our sense of well-being, both at the time and later in life. As well as increasing our cardiovascular capacity, making us more supple and improving our coordination, an active lifestyle helps to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Physical activity also has an impact on our mental health and can help prevent stress and depression.
A new school desk with many benefits
Young people need more movement in their everyday lives, which is why we are constantly increasing our selection of active classroom furniture. The latest addition to our range is ADJUST, a sit-stand school desk that provides welcome variety and helps students to concentrate during long days at school. The desk is easy to move and the height is adjusted using a gas spring so no electrical cables are needed. Our range of sit-stand school desks does not end there: the ARISE and ASCEND desk ranges are two other options that both have the same positive impact on students' well-being.
More school furniture that helps children stay active
Varying your working position brings benefits for your body and boosts your energy levels. This is why active sitting chairs, such as balance stools, Pilates balls and saddle chairs, are perfect for long lessons. Their in-built instability forces the body to work to maintain an upright position - without the students even noticing that they are making an effort. This type of chair is ideal for children who struggle to sit still during lessons, giving them an outlet for their fidgeting! There are also classroom chairs designed with a seat that allows students to sit on the chair forwards or backwards, which makes it easy to change position. Balance boards and pedal exercisers are other smart solutions that, like active seating, can be easily shared between the students.
Taking the first step towards your goal
What options do the students in your school have for varying their working position and improving their concentration? If you want to bring about a rapid change, one tip is to introduce two or three sit-stand student desks and active chairs into each classroom and allow the students to take turns in using them. This is a good starting point for achieving your goal of making active school days a matter of course for all your students.
