You have decided that a change is called for and you’ve decided to get yourself a new, executive office chair. Don’t just buy the first executive type chair that you see. It is always best to go out with a clear idea in your mind of what you are looking for – this is not to say that you’re not prepared to be flexible, just that you should know what you want before you go out to buy. When it comes to chairs you should always remember that looks can be deceiving - don’t forget the cheap leather chair experience. Always test out any potential new office chair, if you don’t try it you won’t know what its strengths and drawbacks are.

What are the basic requirements for a good executive office chair? You may think that all executive chairs are roughly the same. Let me tell you, they are not. So let’s take a look at some of the things you should be looking for when you go out to buy a new executive office chair. If a good number of your working hours are spent in front of a computer then the best type of chair is one that moves to adapt to your body. You need a chair that is going to support your posture. Far too many of us sit in upright chairs all day and keeping our posture consistent is an energy consuming process that at the end of the day leaves us feeling tired and grouchy. Experts agree that decent posture is a key aspect of keeping your body healthier for longer.

Make sure that the height of the chair is such that it allows you to sit with your feet planted comfortably on the floor or on a footrest. The chair should also have supportive arm rests, when you are working in front of a computer screen all day your arms can get very tired and need support. You should be able to adjust your chair to suit your own particular needs.

Any chair that you buy should have good lower back or lumbar support. Many back problems are the result of poor posture. The back becomes stressed from sitting in one place for a long time, a chair with lumbar support will help to relieve that stress, and could prevent long term back problems. You should also be able to tilt a good office chair as this relieves more stress on your back. Most executive office chairs have a headrest or at least a high back and this lends support to the upper back as well as the lower back.

When you go to buy your new executive chair these are the features you should look for if you want to ensure greater comfort and productivity throughout the working day.