Humans have been able to walk upright on two legs for about 6 million years, and we have evolved by walking for most of the day. However, the amount of time we spend sitting still has increased, with the average daily activity time now down to 25 minutes. In human history, DNA has never sat in a position like this for so long, and the body is not built to withstand it. The chair that solves this problem is the balans Synergy.

If balans synergy were to be expressed in a single word, it would be "a chair that lets you sit like you're walking". The structure of the chair, which sways back and forth, provides a moderate stimulus to the muscles of the torso, and by awakening the sense of balance that humans naturally possess, it naturally straightens the spine. In addition, the structure of the chair allows you to feel the same sensation of the center of gravity moving in an inverted pendulum motion as when you are walking, while sitting.

We evaluated the pain in the lower back when sitting in a chair using VAS, with 20 men and women (age 45.8 ± 1.3 years) who felt pain or discomfort in their lower back when sitting down, sitting in a balans Synergy chair and a regular chair for 3 hours each, and performing a load task (reading). The balans Synergy chair used was a square type for men and a round type for women. They sat facing the direction of the rocking back and forth. The normal chair was compared with the balans Synergy chair, which also had no backrest.

In the case of a normal chair, the angle of the neck increased and the body leaned forward after 10 minutes of use, but with balans Synergy, there was no change in the angle of the neck, hip joint angle, or distance between the shoulders and hips, and it was found that the correct posture was maintained.

The Artistry of Mino and Hida Craftspeople

balans Synergy is made in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, which boasts some of the best woodworking techniques in Japan. The delicate processing and high precision of this product are world-class. You can feel the high quality of this product through the first touch of your hand.

It is important to understand how to sit up straight and move your body

One of the features of balans Synergy is that it has no backrest. Without a backrest, the body will search for its center of gravity and try to balance itself, which will lead you to discover your “correct posture” and “how to use your body” that you were previously unaware of. These two things are the starting line for health and the most important points.

The “problem of sitting too much” has been frequently featured in the media in recent years. Here are the impressions of the balans Synergy chair, as used by Koichiro Oka, Professor of the School of Sport Sciences at Waseda University, a leading researcher into the problem of sitting too much.

Inventor: Hans Christian Mengshoel

When a ballerina is spinning on one leg or a person is tightrope walking, the human body naturally tries to maintain balance, so the spine naturally straightens. The balans Synergy chair makes use of this natural function of the human body to help you sit with good posture. The on-off motion in a fixed direction stimulates the core muscles and helps you maintain balance, naturally improving your posture.

The seat of the balans Synergy is equipped with an auto-return function. This function automatically returns the seat to its original position, no matter which position you stand up from.
This is a self-assembly kit (takes 5 minutes).

【STAFF VOICE】
I tried it out straight away, and I found that the force that returns when I turn my head to the side is comfortable in itself.

They are being introduced one after another for telecommuting environments, and their features such as being made of wood, being compact, being light, and being good for preventing back pain are proving popular. Of course, they are not only for telecommuting, but are also being introduced in the offices of companies such as Panasonic, Toyota Motor, and Softbank, which are highly conscious of the health of their employees.

We have prepared a special premium knit cover for balans Synergy. The knit material, which is made up of loops, is highly stretchable and can be used to gently cover the entire seat. It is also water-repellent, so it feels smooth to the touch and can be washed. It is available in seven colors. Choose your favorite to match your interior.

【Round seat】
　Width: 330mm
　Depth: 358mm
Seat height: 485-665mm
Weight: 4.8Kg

【Square Seat】
Width: 330mm
Depth: 358mm
Seat height: 485-665mm
Weight: 5Kg