In a British Bulletin article on boosting metabolism, Turner Osler, M.D., professor of surgery emeritus at the University of Vermont, explains non-exercise thermogenesis, or NEAT. NEAT involves raising your metabolic rate through physical activity that doesn’t quite count as proper exercise, like taking regular movement breaks while working at your desk. He noted that swapping your standard office chair for one with a slightly wobbly seat can increase your metabolic rate by up to 30 per cent, as was demonstrated in one study.

This matters because so many people spend hours sitting down each day, and traditional supportive chairs actually keep our metabolic rate at rock bottom by removing almost all muscular activity. Dr. Osler said he applauds “bringing more attention to safely helping people lead healthier lives by simply introducing more movement into their daily routines, no gym membership or supplements required”.

With decades of experience as a physician and researcher, and a leading team of furniture designers and bodywork experts, Turner set out to make his vision of a more healthy sitting experience a reality. The result is QOR360, an active chair that supports movement, prevents back pain, and promotes whole-body health. Inspired by traditions of Yoga, Aikido, Feldenkrais, and bodywork, the QOR360 uses proprietary technology to provide a sitting surface that rocks in every direction, allowing your spine to adopt its natural, perfect posture while sitting. 

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