While the major concerns you have about the set-up of your summer patio may be placement of the oversized umbrellas and inner tube storage, there may be room for a more scientific consideration, or at least a more considerate chair: an ergonomic lounge chair. For several decades, the practice of ergonomics has become a science, an art, and a business. There are entire books written on the subject, but all you need to know is this: ergonomics seeks to make people more comfortable as they interact easily with their environment.
In the case of your patio, an ergonomic lounge chair allows you to sit, lay, stretch, or tan without strain or discomfort. The greatest benefit of various ergonomic lounge chairs is the level of comfort they provide. For example, the Bliss Hammock’s Newtons Lounge Chair claims to reduce muscle tension and even relieve stress. This simple model sells for less than a hundred dollars.
Priced at about twice that, the ErgoLounger SPA chair boasts not only a massage-table like facial cutout for face-down lounging, but also extra length and even an abdominal pillow. And, going back to the science, the ErgoLounger SPA model is crafted with a Comfort Tech system that provides support to the entire body while a lounger completes tasks such as reading or just simple sitting.
Besides the comfort aspect, these chairs are also stylish. A far cry from the cheap plastic bands, models are made from a wide variety of materials from organic cloth, to hard plastic, to space-age foam. While larger chairs like the SPA offer a futuristic touch, others such as the Comfort-Lite Deluxe Portable Lounger can be seen as appealingly retro. Available for less than eighty dollars, these portable, bright, wave-shaped lounges support your back while increasing the appeal of the space they are in.
Complimenting the style and comfort of ergonomic chairs is the practicality they provide. No longer will your guests be forced to click the three-piece sun chair over and over, as these sit up easily and move without complete folding. Further, a lounger can easily read while they tan, work on a laptop while chatting, or recline while watching the kids in the pool. From multi-tasking to maintaining good posture, ergonomically considerate chairs are a worthwhile addition to any patio this summer. So steer away from the $9.99 bargain chairs, and invest in some that will work for you and for your space.
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