# Exercise Office Seating The Wellness Ball is a Masterclass in Office Ergonomics By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-ergonomics References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/exercise-ball-vs-office-chair-weighing-the-benefits/) & [technogym](http://www.technogym.com/ca/solutions/companies/corporate/137) Have you ever had a seminar in office ergonomics in your workplace? Chances are if you work in in office, you will have. This exercise ball by [Technogym](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technogym-bench) will solve all of your [work posture problems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurasit). Spending all day hunched over a desk is never going to be a good idea if you have back problems -- the '[Wellness Ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wellness-oasis)' aims to integrate a workout into you daily sitting routine. Because of the way you perch on the Wellness Ball, your posture will already be corrected to an upright position. The shape will also cause you to jiggle about on your chair, increasing flexibility in your vertebrae. One of the neatest things about the Wellness Ball is that after a hard days work, you can pack it up and bring it to the gym with you. This is an excellent invention for people who want to rethink the way they work. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/exercise-ball-vs-office-chair-weighing-the-benefits/), [technogym](http://www.technogym.com/ca/solutions/companies/corporate/137) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Office Ergonomics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new ergonomic office furniture that integrates exercise and promotes better posture. - **Workplace Fitness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technologies or products that encourage physical activity and exercise during the workday. - **Portable Exercise Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent compact and portable exercise tools that enable individuals to easily incorporate fitness into their daily routines. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce ergonomic furniture solutions that prioritize health and well-being in the workplace. - **Fitness Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced fitness equipment specifically tailored for use in office or work environments. - **Wellness and Health:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish wellness platforms or services that promote physical activity and well-being in corporate settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-office-chair.md) - [Fitness-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezhula-chair.md) - [Ball-Topped Office Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaiam-highrise-balance-ball-stool.md) - [Dynamic Intelligent Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare.md) - [Spinal Alignment Desk Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desk-chair-encourages.md) - [Fidget-Focused Work Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-is.md) - [Desk Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hability.md) - [Supplemental Posture Chair Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curble-chair.md) - [Dynamic Ergonomic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libernovo-omni.md)