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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa007.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://secretlab.co/pages/ergonomics\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://secretlab.co/pages/ergonomics\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/ergonomics","crawl_time":1775444756,"first_indexed_time":1704894199,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"co,secretlab!\/pages\/ergonomics s443","src_root_hash":"757824007406944407","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"The science behind a good ergonomic chair | Secretlab US","meta_descriptions":["The Secretlab TITAN Evo was built to support multiple activities and adapt to any posture. Discover the design behind our award-winning ergonomic chair."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Stress migration theory\n“The best posture is your next posture.”\nProfessor Stuart M. McGill\nPh.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))\nDistinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo\nWhen you spend over 12 hours a day seated in the same position, no matter how optimal, stress builds up on your body.\nMovement is crucial to relieving this strain.\nTITAN Evo is designed to promote natural posture changes and movement.\nWe also take care to ensure every element of TITAN Evo is quick and easy to adjust. Our tilt, height, and recline adjustments are intuitively positioned within arm’s reach. You can effortlessly change your posture throughout the day as you switch between activities and move freely.\n4D armrests\nFully adjustable in four directions\nMulti-tilt mechanism\nLockable tilt angle\nBackrest recline\nFull 165° of angle adjustments\n4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System\nMoves up, down, in, and out\nMagnetic Memory Foam Head Pillow\nMagnetically adjustable by 155mm\nRe-engineered Class 4 hydraulics\nAdjustable range of 100mm\nLearn more about Secretlab TItan Evo\nUnited States Ergonomics Certified\nCertified by US Ergonomics \nThe Secretlab TITAN Evo is certified by United States Ergonomics to provide measurable ergonomic benefits to the user by improving comfort and fit and minimizing risk factors that may cause injuries. United States Ergonomics certification indicates that leading experts in the field of ergonomics back TITAN Evo. \nExperts have subjected TITAN Evo to rigorous, objective tests in adherence to guidelines established by the International Ergonomics Association. This ensures it meets or exceeds standards derived from published literature and principles of ergonomics, biomechanics, and human factors.\nChair silhouette with an exposed seat base showing the underlying cold-cure foam\nPatent-pending cold-cure foam\nWhy we choose foam over mesh\nMost ergonomic task chairs are constructed from mesh. Because for years, mesh was thought to be superior. But recent research has shown that carefully engineered foam can outperform mesh.\nRecent research by the University of California, Berkeley suggests no significant differences between the two in key areas such as comfort, discomfort, pain, and fatigue.\nIn fact, foam was found to have some unique advantages. When engineered properly, foam edges out mesh in terms of pressure distribution and relief.\nThe Berkeley researchers also found that foam was reported to be significantly more supportive over time, suggesting that it is more suitable for long hours of sitting — a crucial factor for gamers, creators, professionals, and anyone looking for a good chair.\nThat’s why the Secretlab TITAN Evo employs a high-density foam mix. Our patent-pending cold-cure foam is deliberately engineered to be medium-firm, for the perfect blend of comfort and performance.\nEvery detail matters\nHow we obsessively design for comfort throughout your 12-hour days\nWhen you sit on a Secretlab chair, you’re feeling the hundreds of tiny design decisions that we obsessed over, again and again.\nFrom the deliberately sculpted backrest that follows the horizontal curve of your shoulders to our lumbar system’s Y-shaped lattice of living hinges that intelligently adapts to your movements, every single detail on the Secretlab TITAN Evo comes together to make a big difference.\nHours of R&D\n25,000+\nNumber of prototypes\n932\nHours spent on testing\n50,000+\nSecretlab Ergonomics Advisory Board\nOur Ergonomics Advisory Board of independent experts works with our engineers on detailed ergonomic studies and product development reviews. So our designs always incorporate the latest technologies in ergonomic science.\n“For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated.\nVariability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture.'\n”\nDr. Jordan Tsai\nBoard Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy\n“\nConstant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting.\nAvoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.”\nDr. Lindsey Migliore\nEsports Medicine and PM&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\n“I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work.\nWe should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position\n— no matter how optimal — for long hours.”\nDr. James Goh\nPhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore\n“For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated.\nVariability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture.'\n”\nDr. Jordan Tsai\nBoard Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy\n“\nConstant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting.\nAvoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.”\nDr. Lindsey Migliore\nEsports Medicine and PM&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\n“I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work.\nWe should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position\n— no matter how optimal — for long hours.”\nDr. James Goh\nPhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore\nResearch journals\nOur team works with leading ergonomic laboratories and research institutions to validate our designs through extensive user testing. Explore the science and research in the fields of biomechanics, ergonomic design, human factors engineering, and more.\nImpact of Seat Material on Comfort, Preference and Performance During Computer-Based Tasks over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\nAbstract\nProlonged sitting time is associated with negative health outcomes, including physical discomfort. Chair design affects seat posture, micro-movement, and pressure distribution, which impacts the user experience. This study investigated the impact of mesh versus foam material on comfort, preference, and subjective performance. Two chairs were used over a three-hour bout of sitting on two different days. Analysis showed no significant difference in pain, comfort, discomfort, or fatigue between chairs, but pain increased in both chairs during the last hour of sitting. The foam chair felt more supportive than the mesh chair at the end of the test period, while more participants preferred the mesh seat material overall.\nConclusion\nThe overall results indicate that there was not a substantial difference in user experience during a long bout of sitting in chairs of foam or mesh material.\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\nHuman Factors and Ergonomics Program\nConsistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience.\nDevelopment and Validation of Neuroscience-based Human Factors and Ergonomic Assessment Methodologies for Measurement of the Impact of Seating System Design on Video Gameplay Performance\nMauro Usability Science\nAbstract\nThe MUS\/Secretlab eSports Neuroscience-Based Human Factors Optimization Lab combines physical workstation configuration testing with live gameplay performance to allow detailed scientific analysis of the relationship between workstation design and game design attributes, as they impact longitudinal gameplay performance, user comfort, and subjective experience of users. The testing system enables tracking of critical human factors variables, with a focus on cognitive\/physical workload, fatigue, skill acquisition, stress, and video gameplay performance.The validation study demonstrated that seating system does impact gameplay performance and experience in critical and statistically significant ways. The validation study confirmed that an ergonomically optimized seating system can yield clear performance benefits in terms of video gaming key performance indicator metrics, objective chair motion and body motion variables, eye-tracking variables related to cognitive processing of gaming stimuli, as well as improved comfort and satisfaction with overall gaming experience for longer durations of play.\nConclusion\nThe Secretlab TITAN Evo chair tested yielded a clear ergonomic benefit in terms of gameplay performance and subjective gaming experience compared to the Herman Miller Aeron chair.\nCharles Mauro\nFounder and President of Mauro Usability Science\nSelected by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society as a “Titan of Industry” for Human Factors research, Charles Mauro is a pioneer in neuroscience-based design research focused on UX optimization and usability for complex products and services. His clients include Nike, Dyson, Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Amazon, Facebook, and more.\nThe Effect of TITAN Evo Chairs on Muscle Stiffness, Player Perception and Performance\nNew York Institute of Technology, Center for Sports Medicine\nAbstract\nThe purpose of this study is to examine the difference of an Aeron chair and a TITAN Evo chair on muscle stiffness, gaming performance, and gamers perceptions during a 2-hour League of Legends gaming session. Prior to gaming, subjects sat for 15 minutes in the chair. Dynamic muscle stiffness [N\/m] was tested using oscillation frequency [Hz]. Measurements were taken bilaterally on the upper trapezius, mid trapezius, lower trapezius and erector spinae muscles pre and post 2 hours of gameplay. Surveys were administered following each day on chair preference. Total Wins and Kills were recorded. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in muscle stiffness pre- and post-game play between chairs and for wins and kills, as well as descriptive statistics.\nConclusion\nThis study found minimal differences in muscle stiffness between the TITAN Evo chair and the Aeron chair. However, the data suggests that the TITAN Evo chair is the preferred choice among this group of gamers and is associated with enhanced performance.\nNew York Institute of Technology\nThe New York Institute of Technology's Center for Esports Medicine is breaking new ground in esports performance and medicine, working closely with esports athletes who have to grapple with a set of unique medical problems. The center’s medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, work to ensure that esports athletes are given the same care and attention as traditional athletes, helping to optimize performance, improve health and wellness, and keep players injury-free so they can go on to have longer and more fulfilling careers.\nThe Impact of Chair Design on Trunk Sway Parameters During Computer-based Tasks Over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\nAbstract\nProlonged sedentary behavior has increased due to computer use for work and leisure activities. Prolonged bouts of sitting have been associated with health risks such as low back pain. This study investigated how armrest position and tilt mechanism impact user-chair interfacial pressure and micromotion. Overall, the findings indicate that proper armrest adjustment may increase both the magnitude and the frequency of micromovements while sitting, which could help reduce or prevent lower back pain during sedentary behavior.\nConclusion\nAdjusting armrests according to established ergonomic guidelines increases micromotion that may be helpful in reducing low back pain associated with sitting.\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\nHuman Factors and Ergonomics Program\nConsistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience.\nImpact of Seat Material on Comfort, Preference and Performance During Computer-Based Tasks over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\nAbstract\nProlonged sitting time is associated with negative health outcomes, including physical discomfort. Chair design affects seat posture, micro-movement, and pressure distribution, which impacts the user experience. This study investigated the impact of mesh versus foam material on comfort, preference, and subjective performance. Two chairs were used over a three-hour bout of sitting on two different days. Analysis showed no significant difference in pain, comfort, discomfort, or fatigue between chairs, but pain increased in both chairs during the last hour of sitting. The foam chair felt more supportive than the mesh chair at the end of the test period, while more participants preferred the mesh seat material overall.\nConclusion\nThe overall results indicate that there was not a substantial difference in user experience during a long bout of sitting in chairs of foam or mesh material.\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\nHuman Factors and Ergonomics Program\nConsistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience.\nDevelopment and Validation of Neuroscience-based Human Factors and Ergonomic Assessment Methodologies for Measurement of the Impact of Seating System Design on Video Gameplay Performance\nMauro Usability Science\nAbstract\nThe MUS\/Secretlab eSports Neuroscience-Based Human Factors Optimization Lab combines physical workstation configuration testing with live gameplay performance to allow detailed scientific analysis of the relationship between workstation design and game design attributes, as they impact longitudinal gameplay performance, user comfort, and subjective experience of users. The testing system enables tracking of critical human factors variables, with a focus on cognitive\/physical workload, fatigue, skill acquisition, stress, and video gameplay performance.The validation study demonstrated that seating system does impact gameplay performance and experience in critical and statistically significant ways. The validation study confirmed that an ergonomically optimized seating system can yield clear performance benefits in terms of video gaming key performance indicator metrics, objective chair motion and body motion variables, eye-tracking variables related to cognitive processing of gaming stimuli, as well as improved comfort and satisfaction with overall gaming experience for longer durations of play.\nConclusion\nThe Secretlab TITAN Evo chair tested yielded a clear ergonomic benefit in terms of gameplay performance and subjective gaming experience compared to the Herman Miller Aeron chair.\nCharles Mauro\nFounder and President of Mauro Usability Science\nSelected by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society as a “Titan of Industry” for Human Factors research, Charles Mauro is a pioneer in neuroscience-based design research focused on UX optimization and usability for complex products and services. His clients include Nike, Dyson, Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Amazon, Facebook, and more.\nThe Effect of TITAN Evo Chairs on Muscle Stiffness, Player Perception and Performance\nNew York Institute of Technology, Center for Sports Medicine\nAbstract\nThe purpose of this study is to examine the difference of an Aeron chair and a TITAN Evo chair on muscle stiffness, gaming performance, and gamers perceptions during a 2-hour League of Legends gaming session. Prior to gaming, subjects sat for 15 minutes in the chair. Dynamic muscle stiffness [N\/m] was tested using oscillation frequency [Hz]. Measurements were taken bilaterally on the upper trapezius, mid trapezius, lower trapezius and erector spinae muscles pre and post 2 hours of gameplay. Surveys were administered following each day on chair preference. Total Wins and Kills were recorded. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in muscle stiffness pre- and post-game play between chairs and for wins and kills, as well as descriptive statistics.\nConclusion\nThis study found minimal differences in muscle stiffness between the TITAN Evo chair and the Aeron chair. However, the data suggests that the TITAN Evo chair is the preferred choice among this group of gamers and is associated with enhanced performance.\nNew York Institute of Technology\nThe New York Institute of Technology's Center for Esports Medicine is breaking new ground in esports performance and medicine, working closely with esports athletes who have to grapple with a set of unique medical problems. The center’s medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, work to ensure that esports athletes are given the same care and attention as traditional athletes, helping to optimize performance, improve health and wellness, and keep players injury-free so they can go on to have longer and more fulfilling careers.\nThe Impact of Chair Design on Trunk Sway Parameters During Computer-based Tasks Over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\nAbstract\nProlonged sedentary behavior has increased due to computer use for work and leisure activities. Prolonged bouts of sitting have been associated with health risks such as low back pain. This study investigated how armrest position and tilt mechanism impact user-chair interfacial pressure and micromotion. Overall, the findings indicate that proper armrest adjustment may increase both the magnitude and the frequency of micromovements while sitting, which could help reduce or prevent lower back pain during sedentary behavior.\nConclusion\nAdjusting armrests according to established ergonomic guidelines increases micromotion that may be helpful in reducing low back pain associated with sitting.\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\nHuman Factors and Ergonomics Program\nConsistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience.\nWhitepapers\nEvery Secretlab chair is grounded in research into the mechanisms of back pain and how people move in their seats throughout the day. Dive into the details behind science-backed ergonomic design and how a good chair should adapt to support you.\nThe science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting\nAbstract\nThis paper aims to address the mechanisms of back pain, what one should do for back pain while sitting, and the ideal sitting posture. As it turns out, there is no ideal sitting posture given the variance in body types, past injury, and pain history. The optimal sitting posture is one that continually changes. To that end, a good chair should not be task-specific and must support you across multiple tasks, including watching television, gaming, business meetings, and more.\nThe science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting\nProfessor Stuart M. McGill\nPh.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo\nDownload PDF  \nErgonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair?\nAbstract\nPain while gaming is incredibly prevalent, with 42% of collegiate esports athletes experiencing neck and back discomfort. Ergonomics addresses this concern by applying the science of design to ensure a comfortable, pain-free gaming experience. Seats made out of foam significantly decrease the pressure exerted on the body. Furthermore, chairs with lumbar support and adjustable armrests lead to greater comfort and an improved experience overall.\nErgonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair?\nDr. Lindsey Migliore\nEsports Medicine and PM&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\nDownload PDF  \nPromoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics\nAbstract\nWith more people adopting a sedentary lifestyle, there is a growing need to analyze whether their chairs are aiding them in achieving good sitting ergonomics. A well-designed chair should be equipped to adjust to users of diverse body types and sitting habits, across a variety of tasks. A dynamic sitting posture alleviates pressure on your body and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.\nPromoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics\nDownload PDF  \nThe science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting\nAbstract\nThis paper aims to address the mechanisms of back pain, what one should do for back pain while sitting, and the ideal sitting posture. As it turns out, there is no ideal sitting posture given the variance in body types, past injury, and pain history. The optimal sitting posture is one that continually changes. To that end, a good chair should not be task-specific and must support you across multiple tasks, including watching television, gaming, business meetings, and more.\nThe science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting\nProfessor Stuart M. McGill\nPh.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo\nDownload PDF  \nErgonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair?\nAbstract\nPain while gaming is incredibly prevalent, with 42% of collegiate esports athletes experiencing neck and back discomfort. Ergonomics addresses this concern by applying the science of design to ensure a comfortable, pain-free gaming experience. Seats made out of foam significantly decrease the pressure exerted on the body. Furthermore, chairs with lumbar support and adjustable armrests lead to greater comfort and an improved experience overall.\nErgonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair?\nDr. Lindsey Migliore\nEsports Medicine and PM&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\nDownload PDF  \nPromoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics\nAbstract\nWith more people adopting a sedentary lifestyle, there is a growing need to analyze whether their chairs are aiding them in achieving good sitting ergonomics. A well-designed chair should be equipped to adjust to users of diverse body types and sitting habits, across a variety of tasks. A dynamic sitting posture alleviates pressure on your body and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.\nPromoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics\nDownload PDF  \nEngineered for today's gamer, creator, and hybrid worker\nExplore how every element of the Secretlab TITAN Evo is designed to support you across everything you do.\nOne chair. Three sizes.\nFind the perfect fit\nProprietary pebble seat base\nThe support you need with the freedom to move\nFull-length ergonomic backrest\nIntentionally sculpted to follow the natural horizontal curve of your shoulders\nL-ADAPT™ lumbar support system\nPersonalized support for your lower back\nSECRETLAB TITAN EVO\nOur flagship ergonomic chair. Engineered for unmatched comfort and deeper personalization.\nShop Now\nSit. Stand. Move. Complete your setup with MAGNUS Pro.\nThe ultimate sit-to-stand desk to bring movement back into your space.\nLearn More\nFrom the founder\n“It’s time to move beyond what a traditional chair can do.\nIn 2026, no one should buy a computer chair that only allows them to do one thing.\nIn fact, sitting upright in the same posture for 12 hours is just wrong.”\nIan Alexander Ang\nCo-founder & CEO, Secretlab","attrs_markdown":"# Secretlab Ergonomics: Science-Backed Support\n[Easter Sale \\| Up to \\$129 OFF select productsUp to extra \\$100\\* OFF with a minimum spendUp to \\$237^ OFF bundles Sale ends in: Shop Sale](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/collections\/promotions?offer=bundle)\n\nCart is empty.\n\n[Shop Now](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/collections) [Close]()\n\n[![United States Flag](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/flag_US.jpg) US](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/regions)\n\n![Setup shot of a gaming setup with a Secretlab TITAN Evo gaming chair](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/sales\/sale_modal_subscribe_header_v3.jpg)\n\nRefer to our [Privacy Notice](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/terms-and-conditions#privacy) on how we process your personal data\n\n###### Modern Ergonomics\n[Discover](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/ergonomics#discover)\n\n[Stress Migration](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/ergonomics#stress_migration_theory)\n\n[Foam vs Mesh](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/ergonomics#foam_vs_mesh)\n\n[Ergonomics Board](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/ergonomics#ergonomics_board)\n\n[Whitepapers](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/ergonomics#white_papers)\n\n[Discover](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/ergonomics#discover)\n\n[Stress Migration](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/ergonomics#stress_migration_theory)\n\n[Foam vs Mesh](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/ergonomics#foam_vs_mesh)\n\n[Ergonomics Board](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/ergonomics#ergonomics_board)\n\n[Whitepapers](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/ergonomics#white_papers)\n\n[Shop Now](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/collections)\n\n![Visual Spacer](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 823 800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nHero key visual of people moving through multiple positions and activities while sitting in the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair\n\n![Visual Spacer](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 823 336'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n[WATCH THE FULL VIDEO](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LRPLUuuPDLc)\n\n## It’s 2026.\nNo one should buy a chair designed for just one task.\n\nMost ergonomic chairs today are still based on design theories that have been outdated since the 21st century.\n\nWith their origins in the 1970s, **they were created for one single purpose — and one single posture**. Working at typewriters. Or hunched over paperwork.\n\n![People working in an office in the 1970s](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n## Today, we’re doing so much more.\nFrom video calls to gaming, streaming Netflix, playing the guitar, texting, and even napping, **we spend over 12 hours a day seated in front of our desks**.\n\nA good chair should never place any limits on posture changes. Thoughtful ergonomic design lets you switch between multiple activities and change postures effortlessly, so you can do it all.\n\nA man doing cycling through different activities while sitting in a Secretlab chair at a MAGNUS Pro desk\n\n![Visual Spacer](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 823 800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nA man doing cycling through different activities while sitting in a Secretlab chair at a MAGNUS Pro desk\n\n![Visual Spacer](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 823 300'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nA modern approach to ergonomic design\n\n### Ergonomic support for *multiple* activities.\n### Across any posture.\nThe idea of support for multiple postures and activities is at the heart of every Secretlab chair. Our ergonomic chairs let you adopt the most optimal posture for the task at hand, whether it’s sitting upright, cross-legged, or in full recline.\n\nSecretlab chairs were originally designed for the most demanding professional gamers who spent over 16 hours a day seated. But the myriad design decisions and ergonomic refinements we obsessed over will benefit anyone who spends long hours seated at their desk.\n\nThe Secretlab TITAN Evo has since found its way into the homes of over 3 million users worldwide, many of them non-gamers.\n\nRead more\n\n![In the foreground, a man is sitting up straight at a desk. In the background, another man is leaned back comfortably](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nStress migration theory\n\n### “The best posture is your next posture.”\n- Professor Stuart M. McGill\n- Ph.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))\n- Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo\n\nWhen you spend over 12 hours a day seated in the same position, no matter how optimal, stress builds up on your body.\n\nMovement is crucial to relieving this strain.\n\nTITAN Evo is designed to promote natural posture changes and movement.\n\nWe also take care to ensure every element of TITAN Evo is quick and easy to adjust. Our tilt, height, and recline adjustments are intuitively positioned within arm’s reach. You can effortlessly change your posture throughout the day as you switch between activities and move freely.\n\n![4D armrests](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n4D armrests\n\nFully adjustable in four directions\n\n![Multi-tilt mechanism](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nMulti-tilt mechanism\n\nLockable tilt angle\n\n![Backrest recline](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nBackrest recline\n\nFull 165° of angle adjustments\n\n![4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System\n\nMoves up, down, in, and out\n\n![Magnetic Memory Foam Head Pillow](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nMagnetic Memory Foam Head Pillow\n\nMagnetically adjustable by 155mm\n\n![Re-engineered Class 4 hydraulics](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nRe-engineered Class 4 hydraulics\n\nAdjustable range of 100mm\n\n[Learn more about Secretlab TItan Evo](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/titan-evo-2022-series)\n\n![United States Ergonomics Certified logo]()\n\nUnited States Ergonomics Certified\n\n### Certified by US Ergonomics\nThe Secretlab TITAN Evo is certified by United States Ergonomics to provide measurable ergonomic benefits to the user by improving comfort and fit and minimizing risk factors that may cause injuries. United States Ergonomics certification indicates that leading experts in the field of ergonomics back TITAN Evo.   \n  \nExperts have subjected TITAN Evo to rigorous, objective tests in adherence to guidelines established by the International Ergonomics Association. This ensures it meets or exceeds standards derived from published literature and principles of ergonomics, biomechanics, and human factors.\n\nChair silhouette with an exposed seat base showing the underlying cold-cure foam\n\n![Visual Spacer](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1736 800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nPatent-pending cold-cure foam\n\n### Why we choose foam over mesh\nMost ergonomic task chairs are constructed from mesh. Because for years, mesh was thought to be superior. But recent research has shown that carefully engineered foam can outperform mesh.\n\nRecent research by the University of California, Berkeley suggests no significant differences between the two in key areas such as comfort, discomfort, pain, and fatigue.\n\nIn fact, foam was found to have some unique advantages. When engineered properly, foam edges out mesh in terms of pressure distribution and relief.\n\nThe Berkeley researchers also found that foam was reported to be significantly more supportive over time, suggesting that it is more suitable for long hours of sitting — a crucial factor for gamers, creators, professionals, and anyone looking for a good chair.\n\nThat’s why the Secretlab TITAN Evo employs a high-density foam mix. Our patent-pending cold-cure foam is deliberately engineered to be medium-firm, for the perfect blend of comfort and performance.\n\nExplore the research\n\n![User tests being run on the Secretlab TITAN Evo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nEvery detail matters\n\n### How we obsessively design for comfort throughout your 12-hour days\nWhen you sit on a Secretlab chair, you’re feeling the hundreds of tiny design decisions that we obsessed over, again and again.\n\nFrom the deliberately sculpted backrest that follows the horizontal curve of your shoulders to our lumbar system’s Y-shaped lattice of living hinges that intelligently adapts to your movements, every single detail on the Secretlab TITAN Evo comes together to make a big difference.\n\n***\nHours of R\\&D\n\n### 25,000+\n\n***\nNumber of prototypes\n\n### 932\n\n***\nHours spent on testing\n\n### 50,000+\n\nBehind the design\n\n### Secretlab Ergonomics Advisory Board\nOur Ergonomics Advisory Board of independent experts works with our engineers on detailed ergonomic studies and product development reviews. So our designs always incorporate the latest technologies in ergonomic science.\n\n![A woman on Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board in a meeting room explaining the science behind ergonomic comfort and performance.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. Jordan Tsai, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n“For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated. **Variability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture.'**”\n\n**Dr. Jordan Tsai**Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. Lindsey Migliore, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n“**Constant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting.** Avoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.”\n\n**Dr. Lindsey Migliore**Esports Medicine and PM\\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. James Goh, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n“I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work. **We should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position** — no matter how optimal — for long hours.”\n\n**Dr. James Goh**PhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. Jordan Tsai, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n“For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated. **Variability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture.'**”\n\n**Dr. Jordan Tsai**Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. Lindsey Migliore, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n“**Constant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting.** Avoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.”\n\n**Dr. Lindsey Migliore**Esports Medicine and PM\\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. James Goh, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n“I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work. **We should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position** — no matter how optimal — for long hours.”\n\n**Dr. James Goh**PhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore\n\nLearn more about our EAB\n\n### Research journals\nOur team works with leading ergonomic laboratories and research institutions to validate our designs through extensive user testing. Explore the science and research in the fields of biomechanics, ergonomic design, human factors engineering, and more.\n\n***\nImpact of Seat Material on Comfort, Preference and Performance During Computer-Based Tasks over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n**Abstract** Prolonged sitting time is associated with negative health outcomes, including physical discomfort. Chair design affects seat posture, micro-movement, and pressure distribution, which impacts the user experience. This study investigated the impact of mesh versus foam material on comfort, preference, and subjective performance. Two chairs were used over a three-hour bout of sitting on two different days. Analysis showed no significant difference in pain, comfort, discomfort, or fatigue between chairs, but pain increased in both chairs during the last hour of sitting. The foam chair felt more supportive than the mesh chair at the end of the test period, while more participants preferred the mesh seat material overall.\n\n**Conclusion** The overall results indicate that there was not a substantial difference in user experience during a long bout of sitting in chairs of foam or mesh material.\n\n![University of California, Berkeley logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n*Human Factors and Ergonomics Program*\n\nConsistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience.\n\n![SageJournals logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n[Read on Sage Journals](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/1071181322661483%20%20%20)\n\n*Afterman, M., Houghton, F., Honan, M., Barr, A., & Harris-Adamson, C.*\n\n[https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1071181322661483](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20%20%20https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1071181322661483%20%20)\n\n***\nDevelopment and Validation of Neuroscience-based Human Factors and Ergonomic Assessment Methodologies for Measurement of the Impact of Seating System Design on Video Gameplay Performance\n\nMauro Usability Science\n\n**Abstract** The MUS\/Secretlab eSports Neuroscience-Based Human Factors Optimization Lab combines physical workstation configuration testing with live gameplay performance to allow detailed scientific analysis of the relationship between workstation design and game design attributes, as they impact longitudinal gameplay performance, user comfort, and subjective experience of users. The testing system enables tracking of critical human factors variables, with a focus on cognitive\/physical workload, fatigue, skill acquisition, stress, and video gameplay performance.The validation study demonstrated that seating system does impact gameplay performance and experience in critical and statistically significant ways. The validation study confirmed that an ergonomically optimized seating system can yield clear performance benefits in terms of video gaming key performance indicator metrics, objective chair motion and body motion variables, eye-tracking variables related to cognitive processing of gaming stimuli, as well as improved comfort and satisfaction with overall gaming experience for longer durations of play.\n\n**Conclusion** The Secretlab TITAN Evo chair tested yielded a clear ergonomic benefit in terms of gameplay performance and subjective gaming experience compared to the Herman Miller Aeron chair.\n\n![Profile picture of Charles Mauro](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nCharles Mauro\n\n*Founder and President of Mauro Usability Science*\n\nSelected by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society as a “Titan of Industry” for Human Factors research, Charles Mauro is a pioneer in neuroscience-based design research focused on UX optimization and usability for complex products and services. His clients include Nike, Dyson, Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Amazon, Facebook, and more.\n\n![SSRN logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n[Read on SSRN](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20%20%20https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/1071181322661483%20%20%20)\n\n*Mauro, C.L., & Morley, C.*\n\n[http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.2139\/ssrn.4650629](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20%20%20http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.2139\/ssrn.4650629%20%20%20%20%20)\n\n***\nThe Effect of TITAN Evo Chairs on Muscle Stiffness, Player Perception and Performance\n\nNew York Institute of Technology, Center for Sports Medicine\n\n**Abstract** The purpose of this study is to examine the difference of an Aeron chair and a TITAN Evo chair on muscle stiffness, gaming performance, and gamers perceptions during a 2-hour League of Legends gaming session. Prior to gaming, subjects sat for 15 minutes in the chair. Dynamic muscle stiffness \\[N\/m\\] was tested using oscillation frequency \\[Hz\\]. Measurements were taken bilaterally on the upper trapezius, mid trapezius, lower trapezius and erector spinae muscles pre and post 2 hours of gameplay. Surveys were administered following each day on chair preference. Total Wins and Kills were recorded. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in muscle stiffness pre- and post-game play between chairs and for wins and kills, as well as descriptive statistics.\n\n**Conclusion** This study found minimal differences in muscle stiffness between the TITAN Evo chair and the Aeron chair. However, the data suggests that the TITAN Evo chair is the preferred choice among this group of gamers and is associated with enhanced performance.\n\n![New York Institute of Technology logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nNew York Institute of Technology\n\nThe New York Institute of Technology's Center for Esports Medicine is breaking new ground in esports performance and medicine, working closely with esports athletes who have to grapple with a set of unique medical problems. The center’s medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, work to ensure that esports athletes are given the same care and attention as traditional athletes, helping to optimize performance, improve health and wellness, and keep players injury-free so they can go on to have longer and more fulfilling careers.\n\n![International Journal of Exercise Science logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n[Read on the International Journal of Exercise Science (IJES)](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20%20%20https:\/\/digitalcommons.wku.edu\/ijesab\/vol15\/iss3\/5\/%20%20%20)\n\n*Scott, E., Zwibel, H., Werner, W.G., & DiFranciso-Donoghue, J.*\n\n[https:\/\/digitalcommons.wku.edu\/ijesab\/vol15\/iss3\/5](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20%20%20https:\/\/digitalcommons.wku.edu\/ijesab\/vol15\/iss3\/5%20%20%20%20%20)\n\n***\nThe Impact of Chair Design on Trunk Sway Parameters During Computer-based Tasks Over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n**Abstract** Prolonged sedentary behavior has increased due to computer use for work and leisure activities. Prolonged bouts of sitting have been associated with health risks such as low back pain. This study investigated how armrest position and tilt mechanism impact user-chair interfacial pressure and micromotion. Overall, the findings indicate that proper armrest adjustment may increase both the magnitude and the frequency of micromovements while sitting, which could help reduce or prevent lower back pain during sedentary behavior.\n\n**Conclusion** Adjusting armrests according to established ergonomic guidelines increases micromotion that may be helpful in reducing low back pain associated with sitting.\n\n![University of California, Berkeley logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n*Human Factors and Ergonomics Program*\n\nConsistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience.\n\n![SageJournals logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n[Read on Sage Journals](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1071181322661350%20%20%20)\n\n*Houghton, F., Afterman, M., Honan, M., Barr, A., & Harris-Adamson, C.*\n\n[https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1071181322661350](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20%20%20https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1071181322661350%20%20)\n\n***\nImpact of Seat Material on Comfort, Preference and Performance During Computer-Based Tasks over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n**Abstract** Prolonged sitting time is associated with negative health outcomes, including physical discomfort. Chair design affects seat posture, micro-movement, and pressure distribution, which impacts the user experience. This study investigated the impact of mesh versus foam material on comfort, preference, and subjective performance. Two chairs were used over a three-hour bout of sitting on two different days. Analysis showed no significant difference in pain, comfort, discomfort, or fatigue between chairs, but pain increased in both chairs during the last hour of sitting. The foam chair felt more supportive than the mesh chair at the end of the test period, while more participants preferred the mesh seat material overall.\n\n**Conclusion** The overall results indicate that there was not a substantial difference in user experience during a long bout of sitting in chairs of foam or mesh material.\n\n![University of California, Berkeley logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n*Human Factors and Ergonomics Program*\n\nConsistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience.\n\n![SageJournals logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n[Read on Sage Journals](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/1071181322661483%20%20%20)\n\n*Afterman, M., Houghton, F., Honan, M., Barr, A., & Harris-Adamson, C.*\n\n[https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1071181322661483](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20%20%20https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1071181322661483%20%20)\n\n***\nDevelopment and Validation of Neuroscience-based Human Factors and Ergonomic Assessment Methodologies for Measurement of the Impact of Seating System Design on Video Gameplay Performance\n\nMauro Usability Science\n\n**Abstract** The MUS\/Secretlab eSports Neuroscience-Based Human Factors Optimization Lab combines physical workstation configuration testing with live gameplay performance to allow detailed scientific analysis of the relationship between workstation design and game design attributes, as they impact longitudinal gameplay performance, user comfort, and subjective experience of users. The testing system enables tracking of critical human factors variables, with a focus on cognitive\/physical workload, fatigue, skill acquisition, stress, and video gameplay performance.The validation study demonstrated that seating system does impact gameplay performance and experience in critical and statistically significant ways. The validation study confirmed that an ergonomically optimized seating system can yield clear performance benefits in terms of video gaming key performance indicator metrics, objective chair motion and body motion variables, eye-tracking variables related to cognitive processing of gaming stimuli, as well as improved comfort and satisfaction with overall gaming experience for longer durations of play.\n\n**Conclusion** The Secretlab TITAN Evo chair tested yielded a clear ergonomic benefit in terms of gameplay performance and subjective gaming experience compared to the Herman Miller Aeron chair.\n\n![Profile picture of Charles Mauro](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nCharles Mauro\n\n*Founder and President of Mauro Usability Science*\n\nSelected by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society as a “Titan of Industry” for Human Factors research, Charles Mauro is a pioneer in neuroscience-based design research focused on UX optimization and usability for complex products and services. His clients include Nike, Dyson, Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Amazon, Facebook, and more.\n\n![SSRN logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n[Read on SSRN](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20%20%20https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/1071181322661483%20%20%20)\n\n*Mauro, C.L., & Morley, C.*\n\n[http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.2139\/ssrn.4650629](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20%20%20http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.2139\/ssrn.4650629%20%20%20%20%20)\n\n***\nThe Effect of TITAN Evo Chairs on Muscle Stiffness, Player Perception and Performance\n\nNew York Institute of Technology, Center for Sports Medicine\n\n**Abstract** The purpose of this study is to examine the difference of an Aeron chair and a TITAN Evo chair on muscle stiffness, gaming performance, and gamers perceptions during a 2-hour League of Legends gaming session. Prior to gaming, subjects sat for 15 minutes in the chair. Dynamic muscle stiffness \\[N\/m\\] was tested using oscillation frequency \\[Hz\\]. Measurements were taken bilaterally on the upper trapezius, mid trapezius, lower trapezius and erector spinae muscles pre and post 2 hours of gameplay. Surveys were administered following each day on chair preference. Total Wins and Kills were recorded. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in muscle stiffness pre- and post-game play between chairs and for wins and kills, as well as descriptive statistics.\n\n**Conclusion** This study found minimal differences in muscle stiffness between the TITAN Evo chair and the Aeron chair. However, the data suggests that the TITAN Evo chair is the preferred choice among this group of gamers and is associated with enhanced performance.\n\n![New York Institute of Technology logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nNew York Institute of Technology\n\nThe New York Institute of Technology's Center for Esports Medicine is breaking new ground in esports performance and medicine, working closely with esports athletes who have to grapple with a set of unique medical problems. The center’s medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, work to ensure that esports athletes are given the same care and attention as traditional athletes, helping to optimize performance, improve health and wellness, and keep players injury-free so they can go on to have longer and more fulfilling careers.\n\n![International Journal of Exercise Science logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n[Read on the International Journal of Exercise Science (IJES)](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20%20%20https:\/\/digitalcommons.wku.edu\/ijesab\/vol15\/iss3\/5\/%20%20%20)\n\n*Scott, E., Zwibel, H., Werner, W.G., & DiFranciso-Donoghue, J.*\n\n[https:\/\/digitalcommons.wku.edu\/ijesab\/vol15\/iss3\/5](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20%20%20https:\/\/digitalcommons.wku.edu\/ijesab\/vol15\/iss3\/5%20%20%20%20%20)\n\n***\nThe Impact of Chair Design on Trunk Sway Parameters During Computer-based Tasks Over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n**Abstract** Prolonged sedentary behavior has increased due to computer use for work and leisure activities. Prolonged bouts of sitting have been associated with health risks such as low back pain. This study investigated how armrest position and tilt mechanism impact user-chair interfacial pressure and micromotion. Overall, the findings indicate that proper armrest adjustment may increase both the magnitude and the frequency of micromovements while sitting, which could help reduce or prevent lower back pain during sedentary behavior.\n\n**Conclusion** Adjusting armrests according to established ergonomic guidelines increases micromotion that may be helpful in reducing low back pain associated with sitting.\n\n![University of California, Berkeley logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n*Human Factors and Ergonomics Program*\n\nConsistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience.\n\n![SageJournals logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n[Read on Sage Journals](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1071181322661350%20%20%20)\n\n*Houghton, F., Afterman, M., Honan, M., Barr, A., & Harris-Adamson, C.*\n\n[https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1071181322661350](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/%20%20%20https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1071181322661350%20%20)\n***\n\n### Whitepapers\nEvery Secretlab chair is grounded in research into the mechanisms of back pain and how people move in their seats throughout the day. Dive into the details behind science-backed ergonomic design and how a good chair should adapt to support you.\n\nThe science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting\n\n![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>) ![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n**Abstract**This paper aims to address the mechanisms of back pain, what one should do for back pain while sitting, and the ideal sitting posture. As it turns out, there is no ideal sitting posture given the variance in body types, past injury, and pain history. The optimal sitting posture is one that continually changes. To that end, a good chair should not be task-specific and must support you across multiple tasks, including watching television, gaming, business meetings, and more.\n\nThe science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting\n\nProfessor Stuart M. McGill\n\nPh.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo\n\n[Download PDF](https:\/\/assets.secretlab.co\/assets\/WhitePaper_McGill_The_Science_Of_Stress.pdf)\n\nErgonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair?\n\n![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>) ![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n**Abstract**Pain while gaming is incredibly prevalent, with 42% of collegiate esports athletes experiencing neck and back discomfort. Ergonomics addresses this concern by applying the science of design to ensure a comfortable, pain-free gaming experience. Seats made out of foam significantly decrease the pressure exerted on the body. Furthermore, chairs with lumbar support and adjustable armrests lead to greater comfort and an improved experience overall.\n\nErgonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair?\n\nDr. Lindsey Migliore\n\nEsports Medicine and PM\\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\n\n[Download PDF](https:\/\/assets.secretlab.co\/assets\/Whitepaper_Ergonomic_Considerations.pdf)\n\nPromoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics\n\n![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>) ![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n**Abstract**With more people adopting a sedentary lifestyle, there is a growing need to analyze whether their chairs are aiding them in achieving good sitting ergonomics. A well-designed chair should be equipped to adjust to users of diverse body types and sitting habits, across a variety of tasks. A dynamic sitting posture alleviates pressure on your body and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.\n\nPromoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics\n\n[Download PDF](https:\/\/assets.secretlab.co\/assets\/Whitepaper_Promoting_Movement.pdf)\n\nThe science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting\n\n![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>) ![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n**Abstract**This paper aims to address the mechanisms of back pain, what one should do for back pain while sitting, and the ideal sitting posture. As it turns out, there is no ideal sitting posture given the variance in body types, past injury, and pain history. The optimal sitting posture is one that continually changes. To that end, a good chair should not be task-specific and must support you across multiple tasks, including watching television, gaming, business meetings, and more.\n\nThe science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting\n\nProfessor Stuart M. McGill\n\nPh.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo\n\n[Download PDF](https:\/\/assets.secretlab.co\/assets\/WhitePaper_McGill_The_Science_Of_Stress.pdf)\n\nErgonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair?\n\n![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>) ![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n**Abstract**Pain while gaming is incredibly prevalent, with 42% of collegiate esports athletes experiencing neck and back discomfort. Ergonomics addresses this concern by applying the science of design to ensure a comfortable, pain-free gaming experience. Seats made out of foam significantly decrease the pressure exerted on the body. Furthermore, chairs with lumbar support and adjustable armrests lead to greater comfort and an improved experience overall.\n\nErgonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair?\n\nDr. Lindsey Migliore\n\nEsports Medicine and PM\\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\n\n[Download PDF](https:\/\/assets.secretlab.co\/assets\/Whitepaper_Ergonomic_Considerations.pdf)\n\nPromoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics\n\n![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>) ![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n**Abstract**With more people adopting a sedentary lifestyle, there is a growing need to analyze whether their chairs are aiding them in achieving good sitting ergonomics. A well-designed chair should be equipped to adjust to users of diverse body types and sitting habits, across a variety of tasks. A dynamic sitting posture alleviates pressure on your body and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.\n\nPromoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics\n\n[Download PDF](https:\/\/assets.secretlab.co\/assets\/Whitepaper_Promoting_Movement.pdf)\n\n### Engineered for today's gamer, creator, and hybrid worker\nExplore how every element of the Secretlab TITAN Evo is designed to support you across everything you do.\n\n![Three Secretlab TITAN Evo chairs in three different sizes side-by-side](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nOne chair. Three sizes.\n\nFind the perfect fit\n\n![Seat base of the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair with the curvature of the seat base highlighted](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nProprietary pebble seat base\n\nThe support you need with the freedom to move\n\n![Backrest of the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair depicting the curved side wings of the chair](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nFull-length ergonomic backrest\n\nIntentionally sculpted to follow the natural horizontal curve of your shoulders\n\n![X-ray of the lumbar support system showing the inner mechanism of the chair](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nL-ADAPT™ lumbar support system\n\nPersonalized support for your lower back\n\n![The Secretlab TITAN Evo ergonomic chair in Cookies & Cream and Stealth.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1264 1176'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>) ![The Secretlab TITAN Evo ergonomic chair in Cookies & Cream and Stealth.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1264 1176'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n## SECRETLAB TITAN EVO\nOur flagship ergonomic chair. Engineered for unmatched comfort and deeper personalization.\n\n[Shop Now](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/titan-evo-2022-series)\n\n![Secretlab MAGNUS Pro Sit-to-Stand desk](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nSit. Stand. Move. Complete your setup with MAGNUS Pro.\n\nThe ultimate sit-to-stand desk to bring movement back into your space.\n\n[Learn More](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/magnus-pro)\n\nFrom the founder\n\n“It’s time to move beyond what a traditional chair can do. **In 2026, no one should buy a computer chair that only allows them to do one thing.** In fact, sitting upright in the same posture for 12 hours is just wrong.”\n\n**Ian Alexander Ang**Co-founder & CEO, Secretlab\n\nA modern approach to ergonomic design\n\n### What makes a good ergonomic chair?\nAt Secretlab, R\\&D underpins everything we do. Our designers and engineers spend years testing and iterating to ensure that every chair represents the ultimate in technical refinement and ergonomic performance.\n\n![Vincent Sin, Ian Ang, and Alaric Choo discuss what makes a good ergonomic chair.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nIn order for a chair to be considered ergonomic, it must satisfy the following criteria:\n\n01It can be used for over 12 hours daily with minimal discomfort.\n\n02It reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders caused by prolonged sitting.\n\n03It improves performance or productivity.\n\nPatent-pending cold-cure foam\n\n### Ultra-responsive cushioning. For even pressure distribution.\nFoam supports your body more evenly from the bottom up. In comparison, mesh is stretched across the seat base and supports you from the sides, leading to more uneven pressure distribution.\n\nMinimal pressure\n\nSubstantial pressure\n\nConcentrated pressure\n\n### Pressure distribution is key to ensuring comfort over long hours, and it is heavily influenced by seat material.\nA more even distribution is associated with lower discomfort ratings, particularly in the lower back and buttock area.\n\nThe Berkeley study also noted trends that may indicate lower mean and peak pressure values for foam, possibly contributing to participants’ impressions of greater comfort.\n\nOur cold-cure foam is cast as a single piece from precise aluminum molds, giving it a uniform consistency for more even weight distribution in all directions.\n\nIt also comprises a unique structure of closed cells. Advanced manufacturing processes make it possible to cure our foam at a lower temperature than regular foam, so its cells are closer together and more compact. **This makes it incredibly resilient to sagging and deformation, delivering consistent support throughout the day.**\n\nCommon Foam \\[Open Cell Foam\\]\n\n![A cross section of open cell foam.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nSecretlab Cold Cure Foam \\[Closed Cell\\]\n\n![A cross section of the closed cells in Secretlab patent-pending cold-cure foam.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nEvery detail matters\n\n### No compromises\nMany brands have tried to copy our chairs over the years, without understanding the science and thinking behind our designs.\n\nWhile their chairs look similar, they often make big compromises in the name of cost savings and lack the attention to detail that sets our chairs apart. This results in a chair that fails when it comes to long-term ergonomic support.\n\n![A figure showing how the natural curvatures of your spine are ergonomically supported by the Secretlab TITAN Evo.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n### To ensure comfort, TITAN Evo takes into account the spread of anthropometric measurements and body proportions across the population.\nThis means the best possible fit for the vast majority of adults, while also reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.\n\nOur designers also consult with an independent Ergonomics Advisory Board comprising experts in biomechanics, orthopedics, and esports medicine — so multidisciplinary considerations are addressed in all our designs.\n\nEach design is then refined through extensive user testing, including pressure mapping, to ensure it holds up in the real world.\n\nSecretlab Ergonomics Advisory Board\n\n### Secretlab Ergonomics Advisory Board\n![A profile picture of Dr. Jordan Tsai, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n**Dr. Jordan Tsai**Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy\n\nAs a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dr. Tsai has worked with top esports teams including Cloud9, TSM, and 100 Thieves. Through careful assessments of ergonomics, physical therapy, and strategies to optimize physical wellness, Dr. Tsai enables esports athletes to achieve the best level of performance and minimize the risk of injury. An avid gamer himself, Dr. Tsai is dedicated to helping everyone play pain-free.\n\n“For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated. Variability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture'.\n\nThe Secretlab TITAN Evo’s wide seat base allows you to sit in different positions and move freely throughout your day. It’s an ergonomic chair that’s designed to respond to your body’s natural movements and promote an active sitting experience.”\n\n![Dr. Lindsey Migliore, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomic Advisory Board, talks about esports performance.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. Lindsey Migliore, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n**Dr. Lindsey Migliore**Esports Medicine and PM\\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\n\nA pioneer working at the forefront of esports medicine, Dr. Migliore applies scientific principles to the field of competitive gaming to improve performance and extend the professional lifespan of esports athletes. Her handbook of esports medicine, the first of its kind, was published in 2021 by Springer Medical.\n\n“**Constant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting. Avoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.** A highly adjustable ergonomic chair such as the Secretlab TITAN Evo accommodates subconscious postural shifts and lets you adopt a dynamic sitting posture, so that you aren't straining any tissues with accumulated stress.”\n\n![Dr. Lindsey Migliore speaks to esports pros about ergonomic performance.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![Dr. Jordan Tsai talks to players about ergonomic comfort and minimizing the risk of injury.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. James Goh, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n**Dr. James Goh**PhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore\n\nDr. Goh’s research interests lie in the areas of tissue engineering, prosthetics and orthotics, biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, gait analysis, and more. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Goh has accumulated multiple accolades under his belt and has been published in top journals in biomedicine and bioengineering.\n\n“**I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work. We should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position** — no matter how optimal — for long hours. Therefore, I make full use of the wide range of adjustments on the TITAN Evo as it affords me plenty of movement while sitting, letting me stay comfortable and supported no matter the position I take.”\n\nOne chair. Three sizes.\n\n### The right size for you\nTITAN Evo is available in three sizes to fit most adults. Each size is optimized based on data from over 3 million users, then put to the test using state-of-the-art pressure sensors and validated by our independent Ergonomics Advisory Board.\n\n![A side-by-side comparison of the Secretlab TITAN Evo's three sizes.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n**Every angle and contour on the Secretlab TITAN Evo has been adjusted for the best fit.** **To arrive at the precise geometry of the backrest and seat base, we employed an iterative algorithmic design process to generate the perfect shape in three sizes.**\n\n| TITAN Evo Sizes | Recommended Size |\n|---|---|\n| SMALL | ≤169 cm |\n| REGULAR | 170-189 cm |\n| XL | 181-205 cm 80-180 kg |\n\n[Still unsure what size to get? Use our Chair Sizing Comparison Chart.](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/resources_titan-evo-2022_sizing-chart-US-min.jpg)\n\n*Please note that this is only a general guideline as everyone comes in different shapes and sizes.*\n\nProprietary pebble seat base\n\n### Sit the way you want\nUnlike most gaming chairs that feature a restrictive bucket seat, TITAN Evo’s pebble seat base is designed to help you migrate stress from one area to another through posture change, so pressure never builds up in one area.\n\n![Visual Spacer](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 480 280'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n**The gentle sloping edges guide you toward the middle for more uniform pressure distribution while still leaving plenty of room for natural movement.**\n\nTo further mitigate pressure peaks, we molded our waterfall seat edge to a more acute angle. This reduces pressure behind your knees and allows for greater freedom to position your feet under the chair.\n\nFull-length ergonomic backrest\n\n### Anatomical support for your every move\n**Every angle, curve, and contour on our backrest has been carefully considered.** Its gentle side wings follow the natural horizontal curve of your shoulders — giving you the freedom to change postures easily, while still enjoying optimal support.\n\nThe typical task chair lacks a full-length backrest, often requiring you to purchase a separate headrest at extra cost.\n\nIt leaves your upper back unsupported, leading to accumulated stress and fatigue as the day goes on.\n\n![A man is supported by the full-length ergonomic backrest on the Secretlab TITAN Evo.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 380'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nThe Secretlab TITAN Evo’s full-length backrest **ensures total support for every part of your back, ranging from your lumbar spine to your head and neck.**\n\n**Its side wings and backrest are purposefully sculpted to follow the natural horizontal curve of your upper back.** The gentle 30° angle allows for a more open sitting posture than the 55° slope on most gaming chairs, so you can relieve tension and sit healthier.\n\n![A man and woman smiling on the Secretlab TITAN Evo ergonomic chair.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 380'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![A man reclining and napping on the Secretlab TITAN Evo.](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 380'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nYour chair should never restrict your movements or posture.\n\nTITAN Evo allows you to move in your seat and **adopt different postures comfortably** while naturally guiding you back to the ideal position.\n\nL-ADAPT™ lumbar support system\n\n### Lumbar support that adapts to you\nEveryone’s back is shaped differently. Our 4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System can be tailored to fit you just right, moving up, down, in, and out to tuck neatly into the natural 20-45° curvature of your lower back.\n\n**Variable lumbar support has been associated with reduced pain in the back, neck, and shoulders**. Our L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System relieves tension in your paraspinal muscles and decreases pressure on your ligaments.\n\n![Visual Spacer](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 480 280'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nEngineered for maximum versatility and adjustability, our lumbar support system moves in four directions. **Your back requires more support as the day goes on** — and you can increase the level of support when you need it, and dial it back when you don’t.\n\nOur engineers also further optimized the support and flex profiles by manipulating the geometry of the supporting plate. An innovative Y-shaped lattice of living hinges intelligently adapts to your back as you move, always providing just the right degree of support as you move between postures.\n\nFrom the founder\n\n### \"In 2026, no one should buy a computer chair that only allows them to do one thing.\"\nSecretlab has grown tremendously over the years. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes at the Secretlab R\\&D Center here in Singapore, where our designers and engineers spend their lives trying to create the ultimate sitting experience for millions of users.\n\nIt can be challenging to explain some of these complex theories and accumulated knowledge in simple terms. But in this short write-up, I’ll **explain some of the philosophies behind our designs.**\n\nMisconception: We make \"gaming chairs\".\n\n**We don’t make \"gaming chairs\". Our design mentality is that we design chairs suited for long hours of gaming and other activities.** Hence, our design philosophy is starkly different from most \"gaming chairs\" on the market.\n\nMost gaming chairs are influenced by race car seats, which leave much to be desired in terms of long-term seating ergonomic comfort. These bucket seats are extremely restrictive, and the aggressive curve of their backrest pushes your shoulders forward, forcing you into a less-than-ideal posture for the whole day.\n\nThis is the complete opposite of good seating ergonomic design. **A Secretlab chair is built to support movement, adapting to you through the full range of postures.** If your chair does not allow for movement, stress quickly builds up in your body, leading to pain and discomfort.\n\nTraditional ergonomics belong to the 1980s, not 2026\n\nWe believe traditional ergonomic chairs and designs have been **outdated since the start of the 21st century.**\n\nDecades ago, traditional ergonomic chairs were made for one sole purpose: To promote one singular posture when seated at a desk. This was because computers were rarer in the past. Even if there were computers, the chairs were used solely for one activity — typing.\n\n2026 is a different time. And it requires a different solution.\n\nThe reality is that we are no longer spending all our time at our desks just typing. Instead, we’re attending virtual calls, focused gaming, watching videos on YouTube, streaming shows on Netflix, playing musical instruments, replying to texts on our smartphones, and even taking short naps at our desks. In addition, the amount of time we spend at our desks has risen tremendously.\n\nThis calls for a different, more modern approach to ergonomics. Modern ergonomics should cater to **a wide variety of scenarios, not just one specific use case.**\n\nIt’s time to move beyond what a traditional chair can do. **In 2026, no one should buy a computer chair that only allows them to do one thing**. In fact, sitting upright in the same posture for 12 hours is just wrong.\n\nThe idea of modern ergonomics is at the heart of Secretlab’s design — one chair that supports different postures for multiple usage scenarios, so you can always adopt the most appropriate one. **Proper sitting ergonomics is key, but unlike traditional ergonomic chairs, a good chair should not limit you in shifting postures.**\n\nWhy other chairs just do not feel the same\n\nThat being said, the real challenge lies in achieving the intended result. This is where all of the small details of Secretlab’s chairs add up, from the material formulation to small design intricacies. These all come together to make a huge difference, and it’s why our chairs are much loved.\n\nMany brands have attempted to (partially) copy our chairs over the past several years, without understanding why our entire product is designed as it is. This often results in a complete failure when it comes to **creating a cohesive design that boosts long-term ergonomic comfort.**\n\nImagine building a house based on a picture of it, but without the understanding of how all the individual details really come together to make it architecturally sound.\n\nWhile we were a small outfit back then and just wanted to make a good product, we’ve since learned to protect ourselves with intellectual property filings such as patents in recent years.\n\nWith our experience and data from making over 1,000,000 chairs a year, plus our proprietary and patented designs and technologies, we are now confident that we’re several years (and millions of chairs) ahead of the competition. We have no intention of ever giving up our lead and will continue to invest to make sure we are at the forefront of sitting ergonomics.\n\nEmpirical research and studies back our theories\n\nThe vast majority of our users can attest to the long-term comfort and support Secretlab chairs provide. However, they often can’t explain exactly why they like our chairs, and traditional ergonomic myths remain as prevalent as ever. Hence, we’ve decided to detail our approach to ergonomics, **including empirical research studies**, [here](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/ergonomics#white_papers).\n\nThank you all once again for the incredible support over the last few years. We fully intend to continue to deliver the best chairs and desks in the world.\n\nIan Alexander AngCo-founder & CEO, Secretlab\n\nTop","attrs_readable_markdown":"![In the foreground, a man is sitting up straight at a desk. In the background, another man is leaned back comfortably](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_stress_migration.jpg)\n\nStress migration theory\n\n### “The best posture is your next posture.”\n- Professor Stuart M. McGill\n- Ph.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))\n- Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo\n\nWhen you spend over 12 hours a day seated in the same position, no matter how optimal, stress builds up on your body.\n\nMovement is crucial to relieving this strain.\n\nTITAN Evo is designed to promote natural posture changes and movement.\n\nWe also take care to ensure every element of TITAN Evo is quick and easy to adjust. Our tilt, height, and recline adjustments are intuitively positioned within arm’s reach. You can effortlessly change your posture throughout the day as you switch between activities and move freely.\n\n![4D armrests](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n4D armrests\n\nFully adjustable in four directions\n\n![Multi-tilt mechanism](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nMulti-tilt mechanism\n\nLockable tilt angle\n\n![Backrest recline](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nBackrest recline\n\nFull 165° of angle adjustments\n\n![4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System\n\nMoves up, down, in, and out\n\n![Magnetic Memory Foam Head Pillow](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nMagnetic Memory Foam Head Pillow\n\nMagnetically adjustable by 155mm\n\n![Re-engineered Class 4 hydraulics](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nRe-engineered Class 4 hydraulics\n\nAdjustable range of 100mm\n\n[Learn more about Secretlab TItan Evo](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/titan-evo-2022-series)\n\n![United States Ergonomics Certified logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/icons\/us-ergonomics-certification-logo.png)\n\nUnited States Ergonomics Certified\n\n### Certified by US Ergonomics\nThe Secretlab TITAN Evo is certified by United States Ergonomics to provide measurable ergonomic benefits to the user by improving comfort and fit and minimizing risk factors that may cause injuries. United States Ergonomics certification indicates that leading experts in the field of ergonomics back TITAN Evo.\n\nExperts have subjected TITAN Evo to rigorous, objective tests in adherence to guidelines established by the International Ergonomics Association. This ensures it meets or exceeds standards derived from published literature and principles of ergonomics, biomechanics, and human factors.\n\nChair silhouette with an exposed seat base showing the underlying cold-cure foam\n\n![Visual Spacer](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1736 800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\nPatent-pending cold-cure foam\n\n### Why we choose foam over mesh\nMost ergonomic task chairs are constructed from mesh. Because for years, mesh was thought to be superior. But recent research has shown that carefully engineered foam can outperform mesh.\n\nRecent research by the University of California, Berkeley suggests no significant differences between the two in key areas such as comfort, discomfort, pain, and fatigue.\n\nIn fact, foam was found to have some unique advantages. When engineered properly, foam edges out mesh in terms of pressure distribution and relief.\n\nThe Berkeley researchers also found that foam was reported to be significantly more supportive over time, suggesting that it is more suitable for long hours of sitting — a crucial factor for gamers, creators, professionals, and anyone looking for a good chair.\n\nThat’s why the Secretlab TITAN Evo employs a high-density foam mix. Our patent-pending cold-cure foam is deliberately engineered to be medium-firm, for the perfect blend of comfort and performance.\n\n![User tests being run on the Secretlab TITAN Evo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_daily_matters.jpg)\n\nEvery detail matters\n\n### How we obsessively design for comfort throughout your 12-hour days\nWhen you sit on a Secretlab chair, you’re feeling the hundreds of tiny design decisions that we obsessed over, again and again.\n\nFrom the deliberately sculpted backrest that follows the horizontal curve of your shoulders to our lumbar system’s Y-shaped lattice of living hinges that intelligently adapts to your movements, every single detail on the Secretlab TITAN Evo comes together to make a big difference.\n\n***\nHours of R\\&D\n\n### 25,000+\n\n***\nNumber of prototypes\n\n### 932\n\n***\nHours spent on testing\n\n### 50,000+\n\n### Secretlab Ergonomics Advisory Board\nOur Ergonomics Advisory Board of independent experts works with our engineers on detailed ergonomic studies and product development reviews. So our designs always incorporate the latest technologies in ergonomic science.\n\n![A woman on Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board in a meeting room explaining the science behind ergonomic comfort and performance.](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_advisory_board.jpg)\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. Jordan Tsai, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomic_profile_jordan_tsai.png)\n\n“For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated. **Variability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture.'**”\n\n**Dr. Jordan Tsai**Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. Lindsey Migliore, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomic_profile_lindsey_migliore.png)\n\n“**Constant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting.** Avoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.”\n\n**Dr. Lindsey Migliore**Esports Medicine and PM\\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. James Goh, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomic_profile_james_goh.png)\n\n“I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work. **We should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position** — no matter how optimal — for long hours.”\n\n**Dr. James Goh**PhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. Jordan Tsai, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomic_profile_jordan_tsai.png)\n\n“For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated. **Variability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture.'**”\n\n**Dr. Jordan Tsai**Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. Lindsey Migliore, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomic_profile_lindsey_migliore.png)\n\n“**Constant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting.** Avoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.”\n\n**Dr. Lindsey Migliore**Esports Medicine and PM\\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\n\n![A profile picture of Dr. James Goh, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomic_profile_james_goh.png)\n\n“I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work. **We should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position** — no matter how optimal — for long hours.”\n\n**Dr. James Goh**PhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore\n\n### Research journals\nOur team works with leading ergonomic laboratories and research institutions to validate our designs through extensive user testing. Explore the science and research in the fields of biomechanics, ergonomic design, human factors engineering, and more.\n\n***\nImpact of Seat Material on Comfort, Preference and Performance During Computer-Based Tasks over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n**Abstract** Prolonged sitting time is associated with negative health outcomes, including physical discomfort. Chair design affects seat posture, micro-movement, and pressure distribution, which impacts the user experience. This study investigated the impact of mesh versus foam material on comfort, preference, and subjective performance. Two chairs were used over a three-hour bout of sitting on two different days. Analysis showed no significant difference in pain, comfort, discomfort, or fatigue between chairs, but pain increased in both chairs during the last hour of sitting. The foam chair felt more supportive than the mesh chair at the end of the test period, while more participants preferred the mesh seat material overall.\n\n**Conclusion** The overall results indicate that there was not a substantial difference in user experience during a long bout of sitting in chairs of foam or mesh material.\n\n![University of California, Berkeley logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-california-university-logo.png)\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n*Human Factors and Ergonomics Program*\n\nConsistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience.\n\n![SageJournals logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-sage-journals.png)\n\n***\nDevelopment and Validation of Neuroscience-based Human Factors and Ergonomic Assessment Methodologies for Measurement of the Impact of Seating System Design on Video Gameplay Performance\n\nMauro Usability Science\n\n**Abstract** The MUS\/Secretlab eSports Neuroscience-Based Human Factors Optimization Lab combines physical workstation configuration testing with live gameplay performance to allow detailed scientific analysis of the relationship between workstation design and game design attributes, as they impact longitudinal gameplay performance, user comfort, and subjective experience of users. The testing system enables tracking of critical human factors variables, with a focus on cognitive\/physical workload, fatigue, skill acquisition, stress, and video gameplay performance.The validation study demonstrated that seating system does impact gameplay performance and experience in critical and statistically significant ways. The validation study confirmed that an ergonomically optimized seating system can yield clear performance benefits in terms of video gaming key performance indicator metrics, objective chair motion and body motion variables, eye-tracking variables related to cognitive processing of gaming stimuli, as well as improved comfort and satisfaction with overall gaming experience for longer durations of play.\n\n**Conclusion** The Secretlab TITAN Evo chair tested yielded a clear ergonomic benefit in terms of gameplay performance and subjective gaming experience compared to the Herman Miller Aeron chair.\n\n![Profile picture of Charles Mauro](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-charles-mauro-profile.jpg)\n\nCharles Mauro\n\n*Founder and President of Mauro Usability Science*\n\nSelected by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society as a “Titan of Industry” for Human Factors research, Charles Mauro is a pioneer in neuroscience-based design research focused on UX optimization and usability for complex products and services. His clients include Nike, Dyson, Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Amazon, Facebook, and more.\n\n![SSRN logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-ssrn-logo.png)\n\n***\nThe Effect of TITAN Evo Chairs on Muscle Stiffness, Player Perception and Performance\n\nNew York Institute of Technology, Center for Sports Medicine\n\n**Abstract** The purpose of this study is to examine the difference of an Aeron chair and a TITAN Evo chair on muscle stiffness, gaming performance, and gamers perceptions during a 2-hour League of Legends gaming session. Prior to gaming, subjects sat for 15 minutes in the chair. Dynamic muscle stiffness \\[N\/m\\] was tested using oscillation frequency \\[Hz\\]. Measurements were taken bilaterally on the upper trapezius, mid trapezius, lower trapezius and erector spinae muscles pre and post 2 hours of gameplay. Surveys were administered following each day on chair preference. Total Wins and Kills were recorded. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in muscle stiffness pre- and post-game play between chairs and for wins and kills, as well as descriptive statistics.\n\n**Conclusion** This study found minimal differences in muscle stiffness between the TITAN Evo chair and the Aeron chair. However, the data suggests that the TITAN Evo chair is the preferred choice among this group of gamers and is associated with enhanced performance.\n\n![New York Institute of Technology logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-new-york-institute-technology.png)\n\nNew York Institute of Technology\n\nThe New York Institute of Technology's Center for Esports Medicine is breaking new ground in esports performance and medicine, working closely with esports athletes who have to grapple with a set of unique medical problems. The center’s medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, work to ensure that esports athletes are given the same care and attention as traditional athletes, helping to optimize performance, improve health and wellness, and keep players injury-free so they can go on to have longer and more fulfilling careers.\n\n![International Journal of Exercise Science logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-ijes-logo.png)\n\n***\nThe Impact of Chair Design on Trunk Sway Parameters During Computer-based Tasks Over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n**Abstract** Prolonged sedentary behavior has increased due to computer use for work and leisure activities. Prolonged bouts of sitting have been associated with health risks such as low back pain. This study investigated how armrest position and tilt mechanism impact user-chair interfacial pressure and micromotion. Overall, the findings indicate that proper armrest adjustment may increase both the magnitude and the frequency of micromovements while sitting, which could help reduce or prevent lower back pain during sedentary behavior.\n\n**Conclusion** Adjusting armrests according to established ergonomic guidelines increases micromotion that may be helpful in reducing low back pain associated with sitting.\n\n![University of California, Berkeley logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-california-university-logo.png)\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n*Human Factors and Ergonomics Program*\n\nConsistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience.\n\n![SageJournals logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-sage-journals.png)\n\n***\nImpact of Seat Material on Comfort, Preference and Performance During Computer-Based Tasks over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n**Abstract** Prolonged sitting time is associated with negative health outcomes, including physical discomfort. Chair design affects seat posture, micro-movement, and pressure distribution, which impacts the user experience. This study investigated the impact of mesh versus foam material on comfort, preference, and subjective performance. Two chairs were used over a three-hour bout of sitting on two different days. Analysis showed no significant difference in pain, comfort, discomfort, or fatigue between chairs, but pain increased in both chairs during the last hour of sitting. The foam chair felt more supportive than the mesh chair at the end of the test period, while more participants preferred the mesh seat material overall.\n\n**Conclusion** The overall results indicate that there was not a substantial difference in user experience during a long bout of sitting in chairs of foam or mesh material.\n\n![University of California, Berkeley logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-california-university-logo.png)\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n*Human Factors and Ergonomics Program*\n\nConsistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience.\n\n![SageJournals logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-sage-journals.png)\n\n***\nDevelopment and Validation of Neuroscience-based Human Factors and Ergonomic Assessment Methodologies for Measurement of the Impact of Seating System Design on Video Gameplay Performance\n\nMauro Usability Science\n\n**Abstract** The MUS\/Secretlab eSports Neuroscience-Based Human Factors Optimization Lab combines physical workstation configuration testing with live gameplay performance to allow detailed scientific analysis of the relationship between workstation design and game design attributes, as they impact longitudinal gameplay performance, user comfort, and subjective experience of users. The testing system enables tracking of critical human factors variables, with a focus on cognitive\/physical workload, fatigue, skill acquisition, stress, and video gameplay performance.The validation study demonstrated that seating system does impact gameplay performance and experience in critical and statistically significant ways. The validation study confirmed that an ergonomically optimized seating system can yield clear performance benefits in terms of video gaming key performance indicator metrics, objective chair motion and body motion variables, eye-tracking variables related to cognitive processing of gaming stimuli, as well as improved comfort and satisfaction with overall gaming experience for longer durations of play.\n\n**Conclusion** The Secretlab TITAN Evo chair tested yielded a clear ergonomic benefit in terms of gameplay performance and subjective gaming experience compared to the Herman Miller Aeron chair.\n\n![Profile picture of Charles Mauro](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-charles-mauro-profile.jpg)\n\nCharles Mauro\n\n*Founder and President of Mauro Usability Science*\n\nSelected by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society as a “Titan of Industry” for Human Factors research, Charles Mauro is a pioneer in neuroscience-based design research focused on UX optimization and usability for complex products and services. His clients include Nike, Dyson, Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Amazon, Facebook, and more.\n\n![SSRN logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-ssrn-logo.png)\n\n***\nThe Effect of TITAN Evo Chairs on Muscle Stiffness, Player Perception and Performance\n\nNew York Institute of Technology, Center for Sports Medicine\n\n**Abstract** The purpose of this study is to examine the difference of an Aeron chair and a TITAN Evo chair on muscle stiffness, gaming performance, and gamers perceptions during a 2-hour League of Legends gaming session. Prior to gaming, subjects sat for 15 minutes in the chair. Dynamic muscle stiffness \\[N\/m\\] was tested using oscillation frequency \\[Hz\\]. Measurements were taken bilaterally on the upper trapezius, mid trapezius, lower trapezius and erector spinae muscles pre and post 2 hours of gameplay. Surveys were administered following each day on chair preference. Total Wins and Kills were recorded. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in muscle stiffness pre- and post-game play between chairs and for wins and kills, as well as descriptive statistics.\n\n**Conclusion** This study found minimal differences in muscle stiffness between the TITAN Evo chair and the Aeron chair. However, the data suggests that the TITAN Evo chair is the preferred choice among this group of gamers and is associated with enhanced performance.\n\n![New York Institute of Technology logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-new-york-institute-technology.png)\n\nNew York Institute of Technology\n\nThe New York Institute of Technology's Center for Esports Medicine is breaking new ground in esports performance and medicine, working closely with esports athletes who have to grapple with a set of unique medical problems. The center’s medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, work to ensure that esports athletes are given the same care and attention as traditional athletes, helping to optimize performance, improve health and wellness, and keep players injury-free so they can go on to have longer and more fulfilling careers.\n\n![International Journal of Exercise Science logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-ijes-logo.png)\n\n***\nThe Impact of Chair Design on Trunk Sway Parameters During Computer-based Tasks Over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n**Abstract** Prolonged sedentary behavior has increased due to computer use for work and leisure activities. Prolonged bouts of sitting have been associated with health risks such as low back pain. This study investigated how armrest position and tilt mechanism impact user-chair interfacial pressure and micromotion. Overall, the findings indicate that proper armrest adjustment may increase both the magnitude and the frequency of micromovements while sitting, which could help reduce or prevent lower back pain during sedentary behavior.\n\n**Conclusion** Adjusting armrests according to established ergonomic guidelines increases micromotion that may be helpful in reducing low back pain associated with sitting.\n\n![University of California, Berkeley logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-california-university-logo.png)\n\nUniversity of California, Berkeley\n\n*Human Factors and Ergonomics Program*\n\nConsistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience.\n\n![SageJournals logo](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics-sage-journals.png)\n***\n\n### Whitepapers\nEvery Secretlab chair is grounded in research into the mechanisms of back pain and how people move in their seats throughout the day. Dive into the details behind science-backed ergonomic design and how a good chair should adapt to support you.\n\nThe science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting\n\n![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_whitepaper_mcgill.jpg) ![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_whitepaper_mcgill_mob.jpg)\n\n**Abstract**This paper aims to address the mechanisms of back pain, what one should do for back pain while sitting, and the ideal sitting posture. As it turns out, there is no ideal sitting posture given the variance in body types, past injury, and pain history. The optimal sitting posture is one that continually changes. To that end, a good chair should not be task-specific and must support you across multiple tasks, including watching television, gaming, business meetings, and more.\n\nThe science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting\n\nProfessor Stuart M. McGill\n\nPh.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo\n\n[Download PDF](https:\/\/assets.secretlab.co\/assets\/WhitePaper_McGill_The_Science_Of_Stress.pdf)\n\nErgonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair?\n\n![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_whitepaper_lindsey.jpg) ![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_whitepaper_lindsey_mob.jpg)\n\n**Abstract**Pain while gaming is incredibly prevalent, with 42% of collegiate esports athletes experiencing neck and back discomfort. Ergonomics addresses this concern by applying the science of design to ensure a comfortable, pain-free gaming experience. Seats made out of foam significantly decrease the pressure exerted on the body. Furthermore, chairs with lumbar support and adjustable armrests lead to greater comfort and an improved experience overall.\n\nErgonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair?\n\nDr. Lindsey Migliore\n\nEsports Medicine and PM\\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\n\n[Download PDF](https:\/\/assets.secretlab.co\/assets\/Whitepaper_Ergonomic_Considerations.pdf)\n\nPromoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics\n\n![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_whitepaper_internal.jpg) ![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_whitepaper_internal_mob.jpg)\n\n**Abstract**With more people adopting a sedentary lifestyle, there is a growing need to analyze whether their chairs are aiding them in achieving good sitting ergonomics. A well-designed chair should be equipped to adjust to users of diverse body types and sitting habits, across a variety of tasks. A dynamic sitting posture alleviates pressure on your body and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.\n\nPromoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics\n\n[Download PDF](https:\/\/assets.secretlab.co\/assets\/Whitepaper_Promoting_Movement.pdf)\n\nThe science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting\n\n![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_whitepaper_mcgill.jpg) ![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_whitepaper_mcgill_mob.jpg)\n\n**Abstract**This paper aims to address the mechanisms of back pain, what one should do for back pain while sitting, and the ideal sitting posture. As it turns out, there is no ideal sitting posture given the variance in body types, past injury, and pain history. The optimal sitting posture is one that continually changes. To that end, a good chair should not be task-specific and must support you across multiple tasks, including watching television, gaming, business meetings, and more.\n\nThe science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting\n\nProfessor Stuart M. McGill\n\nPh.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo\n\n[Download PDF](https:\/\/assets.secretlab.co\/assets\/WhitePaper_McGill_The_Science_Of_Stress.pdf)\n\nErgonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair?\n\n![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_whitepaper_lindsey.jpg) ![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_whitepaper_lindsey_mob.jpg)\n\n**Abstract**Pain while gaming is incredibly prevalent, with 42% of collegiate esports athletes experiencing neck and back discomfort. Ergonomics addresses this concern by applying the science of design to ensure a comfortable, pain-free gaming experience. Seats made out of foam significantly decrease the pressure exerted on the body. Furthermore, chairs with lumbar support and adjustable armrests lead to greater comfort and an improved experience overall.\n\nErgonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair?\n\nDr. Lindsey Migliore\n\nEsports Medicine and PM\\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc\n\n[Download PDF](https:\/\/assets.secretlab.co\/assets\/Whitepaper_Ergonomic_Considerations.pdf)\n\nPromoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics\n\n![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_whitepaper_internal.jpg) ![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_whitepaper_internal_mob.jpg)\n\n**Abstract**With more people adopting a sedentary lifestyle, there is a growing need to analyze whether their chairs are aiding them in achieving good sitting ergonomics. A well-designed chair should be equipped to adjust to users of diverse body types and sitting habits, across a variety of tasks. A dynamic sitting posture alleviates pressure on your body and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.\n\nPromoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics\n\n[Download PDF](https:\/\/assets.secretlab.co\/assets\/Whitepaper_Promoting_Movement.pdf)\n\n### Engineered for today's gamer, creator, and hybrid worker\nExplore how every element of the Secretlab TITAN Evo is designed to support you across everything you do.\n\n![Three Secretlab TITAN Evo chairs in three different sizes side-by-side](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_features_sizes.jpg)\n\nOne chair. Three sizes.\n\nFind the perfect fit\n\n![Seat base of the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair with the curvature of the seat base highlighted](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_features_seatbase.jpg)\n\nProprietary pebble seat base\n\nThe support you need with the freedom to move\n\n![Backrest of the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair depicting the curved side wings of the chair](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_features_backrest.jpg)\n\nFull-length ergonomic backrest\n\nIntentionally sculpted to follow the natural horizontal curve of your shoulders\n\n![X-ray of the lumbar support system showing the inner mechanism of the chair](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_features_lumbar.jpg)\n\nL-ADAPT™ lumbar support system\n\nPersonalized support for your lower back\n\n![The Secretlab TITAN Evo ergonomic chair in Cookies & Cream and Stealth.](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_titan_evo.jpg) ![The Secretlab TITAN Evo ergonomic chair in Cookies & Cream and Stealth.](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_titan_evo_mob.jpg)\n\n## SECRETLAB TITAN EVO\nOur flagship ergonomic chair. Engineered for unmatched comfort and deeper personalization.\n\n[Shop Now](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/titan-evo-2022-series)\n\n![Secretlab MAGNUS Pro Sit-to-Stand desk](https:\/\/images.secretlab.co\/theme\/common\/ergonomics_magnus_pro.jpg)\n\nSit. Stand. Move. Complete your setup with MAGNUS Pro.\n\nThe ultimate sit-to-stand desk to bring movement back into your space.\n\n[Learn More](https:\/\/secretlab.co\/pages\/magnus-pro)\n\nFrom the founder\n\n“It’s time to move beyond what a traditional chair can do. **In 2026, no one should buy a computer chair that only allows them to do one thing.** In fact, sitting upright in the same posture for 12 hours is just wrong.”\n\n**Ian Alexander Ang**Co-founder & CEO, Secretlab","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Stress migration theory “The best posture is your next posture.” Professor Stuart M. McGill Ph.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics)) Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo When you spend over 12 hours a day seated in the same position, no matter how optimal, stress builds up on your body. Movement is crucial to relieving this strain. TITAN Evo is designed to promote natural posture changes and movement. We also take care to ensure every element of TITAN Evo is quick and easy to adjust. Our tilt, height, and recline adjustments are intuitively positioned within arm’s reach. You can effortlessly change your posture throughout the day as you switch between activities and move freely. 4D armrests Fully adjustable in four directions Multi-tilt mechanism Lockable tilt angle Backrest recline Full 165° of angle adjustments 4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System Moves up, down, in, and out Magnetic Memory Foam Head Pillow Magnetically adjustable by 155mm Re-engineered Class 4 hydraulics Adjustable range of 100mm Learn more about Secretlab TItan Evo United States Ergonomics Certified Certified by US Ergonomics The Secretlab TITAN Evo is certified by United States Ergonomics to provide measurable ergonomic benefits to the user by improving comfort and fit and minimizing risk factors that may cause injuries. United States Ergonomics certification indicates that leading experts in the field of ergonomics back TITAN Evo. Experts have subjected TITAN Evo to rigorous, objective tests in adherence to guidelines established by the International Ergonomics Association. This ensures it meets or exceeds standards derived from published literature and principles of ergonomics, biomechanics, and human factors. Chair silhouette with an exposed seat base showing the underlying cold-cure foam Patent-pending cold-cure foam Why we choose foam over mesh Most ergonomic task chairs are constructed from mesh. Because for years, mesh was thought to be superior. But recent research has shown that carefully engineered foam can outperform mesh. Recent research by the University of California, Berkeley suggests no significant differences between the two in key areas such as comfort, discomfort, pain, and fatigue. In fact, foam was found to have some unique advantages. When engineered properly, foam edges out mesh in terms of pressure distribution and relief. The Berkeley researchers also found that foam was reported to be significantly more supportive over time, suggesting that it is more suitable for long hours of sitting — a crucial factor for gamers, creators, professionals, and anyone looking for a good chair. That’s why the Secretlab TITAN Evo employs a high-density foam mix. Our patent-pending cold-cure foam is deliberately engineered to be medium-firm, for the perfect blend of comfort and performance. Every detail matters How we obsessively design for comfort throughout your 12-hour days When you sit on a Secretlab chair, you’re feeling the hundreds of tiny design decisions that we obsessed over, again and again. From the deliberately sculpted backrest that follows the horizontal curve of your shoulders to our lumbar system’s Y-shaped lattice of living hinges that intelligently adapts to your movements, every single detail on the Secretlab TITAN Evo comes together to make a big difference. Hours of R&D 25,000+ Number of prototypes 932 Hours spent on testing 50,000+ Secretlab Ergonomics Advisory Board Our Ergonomics Advisory Board of independent experts works with our engineers on detailed ergonomic studies and product development reviews. So our designs always incorporate the latest technologies in ergonomic science. “For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated. Variability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture.' ” Dr. Jordan Tsai Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy “ Constant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting. Avoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.” Dr. Lindsey Migliore Esports Medicine and PM&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc “I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work. We should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position — no matter how optimal — for long hours.” Dr. James Goh PhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore “For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated. Variability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture.' ” Dr. Jordan Tsai Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy “ Constant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting. Avoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.” Dr. Lindsey Migliore Esports Medicine and PM&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc “I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work. We should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position — no matter how optimal — for long hours.” Dr. James Goh PhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore Research journals Our team works with leading ergonomic laboratories and research institutions to validate our designs through extensive user testing. Explore the science and research in the fields of biomechanics, ergonomic design, human factors engineering, and more. Impact of Seat Material on Comfort, Preference and Performance During Computer-Based Tasks over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting University of California, Berkeley Abstract Prolonged sitting time is associated with negative health outcomes, including physical discomfort. Chair design affects seat posture, micro-movement, and pressure distribution, which impacts the user experience. This study investigated the impact of mesh versus foam material on comfort, preference, and subjective performance. Two chairs were used over a three-hour bout of sitting on two different days. Analysis showed no significant difference in pain, comfort, discomfort, or fatigue between chairs, but pain increased in both chairs during the last hour of sitting. The foam chair felt more supportive than the mesh chair at the end of the test period, while more participants preferred the mesh seat material overall. Conclusion The overall results indicate that there was not a substantial difference in user experience during a long bout of sitting in chairs of foam or mesh material. University of California, Berkeley Human Factors and Ergonomics Program Consistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience. Development and Validation of Neuroscience-based Human Factors and Ergonomic Assessment Methodologies for Measurement of the Impact of Seating System Design on Video Gameplay Performance Mauro Usability Science Abstract The MUS/Secretlab eSports Neuroscience-Based Human Factors Optimization Lab combines physical workstation configuration testing with live gameplay performance to allow detailed scientific analysis of the relationship between workstation design and game design attributes, as they impact longitudinal gameplay performance, user comfort, and subjective experience of users. The testing system enables tracking of critical human factors variables, with a focus on cognitive/physical workload, fatigue, skill acquisition, stress, and video gameplay performance.The validation study demonstrated that seating system does impact gameplay performance and experience in critical and statistically significant ways. The validation study confirmed that an ergonomically optimized seating system can yield clear performance benefits in terms of video gaming key performance indicator metrics, objective chair motion and body motion variables, eye-tracking variables related to cognitive processing of gaming stimuli, as well as improved comfort and satisfaction with overall gaming experience for longer durations of play. Conclusion The Secretlab TITAN Evo chair tested yielded a clear ergonomic benefit in terms of gameplay performance and subjective gaming experience compared to the Herman Miller Aeron chair. Charles Mauro Founder and President of Mauro Usability Science Selected by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society as a “Titan of Industry” for Human Factors research, Charles Mauro is a pioneer in neuroscience-based design research focused on UX optimization and usability for complex products and services. His clients include Nike, Dyson, Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Amazon, Facebook, and more. The Effect of TITAN Evo Chairs on Muscle Stiffness, Player Perception and Performance New York Institute of Technology, Center for Sports Medicine Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the difference of an Aeron chair and a TITAN Evo chair on muscle stiffness, gaming performance, and gamers perceptions during a 2-hour League of Legends gaming session. Prior to gaming, subjects sat for 15 minutes in the chair. Dynamic muscle stiffness [N/m] was tested using oscillation frequency [Hz]. Measurements were taken bilaterally on the upper trapezius, mid trapezius, lower trapezius and erector spinae muscles pre and post 2 hours of gameplay. Surveys were administered following each day on chair preference. Total Wins and Kills were recorded. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in muscle stiffness pre- and post-game play between chairs and for wins and kills, as well as descriptive statistics. Conclusion This study found minimal differences in muscle stiffness between the TITAN Evo chair and the Aeron chair. However, the data suggests that the TITAN Evo chair is the preferred choice among this group of gamers and is associated with enhanced performance. New York Institute of Technology The New York Institute of Technology's Center for Esports Medicine is breaking new ground in esports performance and medicine, working closely with esports athletes who have to grapple with a set of unique medical problems. The center’s medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, work to ensure that esports athletes are given the same care and attention as traditional athletes, helping to optimize performance, improve health and wellness, and keep players injury-free so they can go on to have longer and more fulfilling careers. The Impact of Chair Design on Trunk Sway Parameters During Computer-based Tasks Over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting University of California, Berkeley Abstract Prolonged sedentary behavior has increased due to computer use for work and leisure activities. Prolonged bouts of sitting have been associated with health risks such as low back pain. This study investigated how armrest position and tilt mechanism impact user-chair interfacial pressure and micromotion. Overall, the findings indicate that proper armrest adjustment may increase both the magnitude and the frequency of micromovements while sitting, which could help reduce or prevent lower back pain during sedentary behavior. Conclusion Adjusting armrests according to established ergonomic guidelines increases micromotion that may be helpful in reducing low back pain associated with sitting. University of California, Berkeley Human Factors and Ergonomics Program Consistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience. Impact of Seat Material on Comfort, Preference and Performance During Computer-Based Tasks over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting University of California, Berkeley Abstract Prolonged sitting time is associated with negative health outcomes, including physical discomfort. Chair design affects seat posture, micro-movement, and pressure distribution, which impacts the user experience. This study investigated the impact of mesh versus foam material on comfort, preference, and subjective performance. Two chairs were used over a three-hour bout of sitting on two different days. Analysis showed no significant difference in pain, comfort, discomfort, or fatigue between chairs, but pain increased in both chairs during the last hour of sitting. The foam chair felt more supportive than the mesh chair at the end of the test period, while more participants preferred the mesh seat material overall. Conclusion The overall results indicate that there was not a substantial difference in user experience during a long bout of sitting in chairs of foam or mesh material. University of California, Berkeley Human Factors and Ergonomics Program Consistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience. Development and Validation of Neuroscience-based Human Factors and Ergonomic Assessment Methodologies for Measurement of the Impact of Seating System Design on Video Gameplay Performance Mauro Usability Science Abstract The MUS/Secretlab eSports Neuroscience-Based Human Factors Optimization Lab combines physical workstation configuration testing with live gameplay performance to allow detailed scientific analysis of the relationship between workstation design and game design attributes, as they impact longitudinal gameplay performance, user comfort, and subjective experience of users. The testing system enables tracking of critical human factors variables, with a focus on cognitive/physical workload, fatigue, skill acquisition, stress, and video gameplay performance.The validation study demonstrated that seating system does impact gameplay performance and experience in critical and statistically significant ways. The validation study confirmed that an ergonomically optimized seating system can yield clear performance benefits in terms of video gaming key performance indicator metrics, objective chair motion and body motion variables, eye-tracking variables related to cognitive processing of gaming stimuli, as well as improved comfort and satisfaction with overall gaming experience for longer durations of play. Conclusion The Secretlab TITAN Evo chair tested yielded a clear ergonomic benefit in terms of gameplay performance and subjective gaming experience compared to the Herman Miller Aeron chair. Charles Mauro Founder and President of Mauro Usability Science Selected by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society as a “Titan of Industry” for Human Factors research, Charles Mauro is a pioneer in neuroscience-based design research focused on UX optimization and usability for complex products and services. His clients include Nike, Dyson, Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Amazon, Facebook, and more. The Effect of TITAN Evo Chairs on Muscle Stiffness, Player Perception and Performance New York Institute of Technology, Center for Sports Medicine Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the difference of an Aeron chair and a TITAN Evo chair on muscle stiffness, gaming performance, and gamers perceptions during a 2-hour League of Legends gaming session. Prior to gaming, subjects sat for 15 minutes in the chair. Dynamic muscle stiffness [N/m] was tested using oscillation frequency [Hz]. Measurements were taken bilaterally on the upper trapezius, mid trapezius, lower trapezius and erector spinae muscles pre and post 2 hours of gameplay. Surveys were administered following each day on chair preference. Total Wins and Kills were recorded. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in muscle stiffness pre- and post-game play between chairs and for wins and kills, as well as descriptive statistics. Conclusion This study found minimal differences in muscle stiffness between the TITAN Evo chair and the Aeron chair. However, the data suggests that the TITAN Evo chair is the preferred choice among this group of gamers and is associated with enhanced performance. New York Institute of Technology The New York Institute of Technology's Center for Esports Medicine is breaking new ground in esports performance and medicine, working closely with esports athletes who have to grapple with a set of unique medical problems. The center’s medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, work to ensure that esports athletes are given the same care and attention as traditional athletes, helping to optimize performance, improve health and wellness, and keep players injury-free so they can go on to have longer and more fulfilling careers. The Impact of Chair Design on Trunk Sway Parameters During Computer-based Tasks Over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting University of California, Berkeley Abstract Prolonged sedentary behavior has increased due to computer use for work and leisure activities. Prolonged bouts of sitting have been associated with health risks such as low back pain. This study investigated how armrest position and tilt mechanism impact user-chair interfacial pressure and micromotion. Overall, the findings indicate that proper armrest adjustment may increase both the magnitude and the frequency of micromovements while sitting, which could help reduce or prevent lower back pain during sedentary behavior. Conclusion Adjusting armrests according to established ergonomic guidelines increases micromotion that may be helpful in reducing low back pain associated with sitting. University of California, Berkeley Human Factors and Ergonomics Program Consistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience. Whitepapers Every Secretlab chair is grounded in research into the mechanisms of back pain and how people move in their seats throughout the day. Dive into the details behind science-backed ergonomic design and how a good chair should adapt to support you. The science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting Abstract This paper aims to address the mechanisms of back pain, what one should do for back pain while sitting, and the ideal sitting posture. As it turns out, there is no ideal sitting posture given the variance in body types, past injury, and pain history. The optimal sitting posture is one that continually changes. To that end, a good chair should not be task-specific and must support you across multiple tasks, including watching television, gaming, business meetings, and more. The science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting Professor Stuart M. McGill Ph.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo Download PDF Ergonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair? Abstract Pain while gaming is incredibly prevalent, with 42% of collegiate esports athletes experiencing neck and back discomfort. Ergonomics addresses this concern by applying the science of design to ensure a comfortable, pain-free gaming experience. Seats made out of foam significantly decrease the pressure exerted on the body. Furthermore, chairs with lumbar support and adjustable armrests lead to greater comfort and an improved experience overall. Ergonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair? Dr. Lindsey Migliore Esports Medicine and PM&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc Download PDF Promoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics Abstract With more people adopting a sedentary lifestyle, there is a growing need to analyze whether their chairs are aiding them in achieving good sitting ergonomics. A well-designed chair should be equipped to adjust to users of diverse body types and sitting habits, across a variety of tasks. A dynamic sitting posture alleviates pressure on your body and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Promoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics Download PDF The science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting Abstract This paper aims to address the mechanisms of back pain, what one should do for back pain while sitting, and the ideal sitting posture. As it turns out, there is no ideal sitting posture given the variance in body types, past injury, and pain history. The optimal sitting posture is one that continually changes. To that end, a good chair should not be task-specific and must support you across multiple tasks, including watching television, gaming, business meetings, and more. The science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting Professor Stuart M. McGill Ph.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo Download PDF Ergonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair? Abstract Pain while gaming is incredibly prevalent, with 42% of collegiate esports athletes experiencing neck and back discomfort. Ergonomics addresses this concern by applying the science of design to ensure a comfortable, pain-free gaming experience. Seats made out of foam significantly decrease the pressure exerted on the body. Furthermore, chairs with lumbar support and adjustable armrests lead to greater comfort and an improved experience overall. Ergonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair? Dr. Lindsey Migliore Esports Medicine and PM&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc Download PDF Promoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics Abstract With more people adopting a sedentary lifestyle, there is a growing need to analyze whether their chairs are aiding them in achieving good sitting ergonomics. A well-designed chair should be equipped to adjust to users of diverse body types and sitting habits, across a variety of tasks. A dynamic sitting posture alleviates pressure on your body and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Promoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics Download PDF Engineered for today's gamer, creator, and hybrid worker Explore how every element of the Secretlab TITAN Evo is designed to support you across everything you do. One chair. Three sizes. Find the perfect fit Proprietary pebble seat base The support you need with the freedom to move Full-length ergonomic backrest Intentionally sculpted to follow the natural horizontal curve of your shoulders L-ADAPT™ lumbar support system Personalized support for your lower back SECRETLAB TITAN EVO Our flagship ergonomic chair. Engineered for unmatched comfort and deeper personalization. Shop Now Sit. Stand. Move. Complete your setup with MAGNUS Pro. The ultimate sit-to-stand desk to bring movement back into your space. Learn More From the founder “It’s time to move beyond what a traditional chair can do. In 2026, no one should buy a computer chair that only allows them to do one thing. In fact, sitting upright in the same posture for 12 hours is just wrong.” Ian Alexander Ang Co-founder & CEO, Secretlab
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No one should buy a chair designed for just one task. Most ergonomic chairs today are still based on design theories that have been outdated since the 21st century. With their origins in the 1970s, they were created for one single purpose — and one single posture. Working at typewriters. Or hunched over paperwork. ![People working in an office in the 1970s](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ## Today, we’re doing so much more. From video calls to gaming, streaming Netflix, playing the guitar, texting, and even napping, we spend over 12 hours a day seated in front of our desks. A good chair should never place any limits on posture changes. Thoughtful ergonomic design lets you switch between multiple activities and change postures effortlessly, so you can do it all. A man doing cycling through different activities while sitting in a Secretlab chair at a MAGNUS Pro desk ![Visual Spacer](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 823 800'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) A man doing cycling through different activities while sitting in a Secretlab chair at a MAGNUS Pro desk ![Visual Spacer](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 823 300'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) A modern approach to ergonomic design ### Ergonomic support for multiple activities. ### Across any posture. The idea of support for multiple postures and activities is at the heart of every Secretlab chair. Our ergonomic chairs let you adopt the most optimal posture for the task at hand, whether it’s sitting upright, cross-legged, or in full recline. Secretlab chairs were originally designed for the most demanding professional gamers who spent over 16 hours a day seated. But the myriad design decisions and ergonomic refinements we obsessed over will benefit anyone who spends long hours seated at their desk. The Secretlab TITAN Evo has since found its way into the homes of over 3 million users worldwide, many of them non-gamers. Read more ![In the foreground, a man is sitting up straight at a desk. In the background, another man is leaned back comfortably](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Stress migration theory ### “The best posture is your next posture.” - Professor Stuart M. McGill - Ph.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics)) - Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo When you spend over 12 hours a day seated in the same position, no matter how optimal, stress builds up on your body. Movement is crucial to relieving this strain. TITAN Evo is designed to promote natural posture changes and movement. We also take care to ensure every element of TITAN Evo is quick and easy to adjust. Our tilt, height, and recline adjustments are intuitively positioned within arm’s reach. You can effortlessly change your posture throughout the day as you switch between activities and move freely. ![4D armrests](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) 4D armrests Fully adjustable in four directions ![Multi-tilt mechanism](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Multi-tilt mechanism Lockable tilt angle ![Backrest recline](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Backrest recline Full 165° of angle adjustments ![4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) 4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System Moves up, down, in, and out ![Magnetic Memory Foam Head Pillow](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Magnetic Memory Foam Head Pillow Magnetically adjustable by 155mm ![Re-engineered Class 4 hydraulics](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Re-engineered Class 4 hydraulics Adjustable range of 100mm [Learn more about Secretlab TItan Evo](https://secretlab.co/pages/titan-evo-2022-series) ![United States Ergonomics Certified logo]() United States Ergonomics Certified ### Certified by US Ergonomics The Secretlab TITAN Evo is certified by United States Ergonomics to provide measurable ergonomic benefits to the user by improving comfort and fit and minimizing risk factors that may cause injuries. United States Ergonomics certification indicates that leading experts in the field of ergonomics back TITAN Evo. Experts have subjected TITAN Evo to rigorous, objective tests in adherence to guidelines established by the International Ergonomics Association. This ensures it meets or exceeds standards derived from published literature and principles of ergonomics, biomechanics, and human factors. Chair silhouette with an exposed seat base showing the underlying cold-cure foam ![Visual Spacer](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1736 800'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Patent-pending cold-cure foam ### Why we choose foam over mesh Most ergonomic task chairs are constructed from mesh. Because for years, mesh was thought to be superior. But recent research has shown that carefully engineered foam can outperform mesh. Recent research by the University of California, Berkeley suggests no significant differences between the two in key areas such as comfort, discomfort, pain, and fatigue. In fact, foam was found to have some unique advantages. When engineered properly, foam edges out mesh in terms of pressure distribution and relief. The Berkeley researchers also found that foam was reported to be significantly more supportive over time, suggesting that it is more suitable for long hours of sitting — a crucial factor for gamers, creators, professionals, and anyone looking for a good chair. That’s why the Secretlab TITAN Evo employs a high-density foam mix. Our patent-pending cold-cure foam is deliberately engineered to be medium-firm, for the perfect blend of comfort and performance. Explore the research ![User tests being run on the Secretlab TITAN Evo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Every detail matters ### How we obsessively design for comfort throughout your 12-hour days When you sit on a Secretlab chair, you’re feeling the hundreds of tiny design decisions that we obsessed over, again and again. From the deliberately sculpted backrest that follows the horizontal curve of your shoulders to our lumbar system’s Y-shaped lattice of living hinges that intelligently adapts to your movements, every single detail on the Secretlab TITAN Evo comes together to make a big difference. * Hours of R\&D ### 25,000+ * Number of prototypes ### 932 * Hours spent on testing ### 50,000+ Behind the design ### Secretlab Ergonomics Advisory Board Our Ergonomics Advisory Board of independent experts works with our engineers on detailed ergonomic studies and product development reviews. So our designs always incorporate the latest technologies in ergonomic science. ![A woman on Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board in a meeting room explaining the science behind ergonomic comfort and performance.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![A profile picture of Dr. Jordan Tsai, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) “For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated. Variability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture.'” Dr. Jordan TsaiBoard Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy ![A profile picture of Dr. Lindsey Migliore, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) “Constant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting. Avoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.” Dr. Lindsey MiglioreEsports Medicine and PM\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc ![A profile picture of Dr. James Goh, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) “I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work. We should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position — no matter how optimal — for long hours.” Dr. James GohPhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore ![A profile picture of Dr. Jordan Tsai, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) “For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated. Variability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture.'” Dr. Jordan TsaiBoard Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy ![A profile picture of Dr. Lindsey Migliore, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) “Constant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting. Avoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.” Dr. Lindsey MiglioreEsports Medicine and PM\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc ![A profile picture of Dr. James Goh, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) “I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work. We should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position — no matter how optimal — for long hours.” Dr. James GohPhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore Learn more about our EAB ### Research journals Our team works with leading ergonomic laboratories and research institutions to validate our designs through extensive user testing. Explore the science and research in the fields of biomechanics, ergonomic design, human factors engineering, and more. * Impact of Seat Material on Comfort, Preference and Performance During Computer-Based Tasks over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting University of California, Berkeley Abstract Prolonged sitting time is associated with negative health outcomes, including physical discomfort. Chair design affects seat posture, micro-movement, and pressure distribution, which impacts the user experience. This study investigated the impact of mesh versus foam material on comfort, preference, and subjective performance. Two chairs were used over a three-hour bout of sitting on two different days. Analysis showed no significant difference in pain, comfort, discomfort, or fatigue between chairs, but pain increased in both chairs during the last hour of sitting. The foam chair felt more supportive than the mesh chair at the end of the test period, while more participants preferred the mesh seat material overall. Conclusion The overall results indicate that there was not a substantial difference in user experience during a long bout of sitting in chairs of foam or mesh material. ![University of California, Berkeley logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) University of California, Berkeley Human Factors and Ergonomics Program Consistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience. ![SageJournals logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) [Read on Sage Journals](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1071181322661483%20%20%20) Afterman, M., Houghton, F., Honan, M., Barr, A., & Harris-Adamson, C. [https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181322661483](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20%20%20https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181322661483%20%20) * Development and Validation of Neuroscience-based Human Factors and Ergonomic Assessment Methodologies for Measurement of the Impact of Seating System Design on Video Gameplay Performance Mauro Usability Science Abstract The MUS/Secretlab eSports Neuroscience-Based Human Factors Optimization Lab combines physical workstation configuration testing with live gameplay performance to allow detailed scientific analysis of the relationship between workstation design and game design attributes, as they impact longitudinal gameplay performance, user comfort, and subjective experience of users. The testing system enables tracking of critical human factors variables, with a focus on cognitive/physical workload, fatigue, skill acquisition, stress, and video gameplay performance.The validation study demonstrated that seating system does impact gameplay performance and experience in critical and statistically significant ways. The validation study confirmed that an ergonomically optimized seating system can yield clear performance benefits in terms of video gaming key performance indicator metrics, objective chair motion and body motion variables, eye-tracking variables related to cognitive processing of gaming stimuli, as well as improved comfort and satisfaction with overall gaming experience for longer durations of play. Conclusion** The Secretlab TITAN Evo chair tested yielded a clear ergonomic benefit in terms of gameplay performance and subjective gaming experience compared to the Herman Miller Aeron chair. ![Profile picture of Charles Mauro](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Charles Mauro Founder and President of Mauro Usability Science Selected by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society as a “Titan of Industry” for Human Factors research, Charles Mauro is a pioneer in neuroscience-based design research focused on UX optimization and usability for complex products and services. His clients include Nike, Dyson, Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Amazon, Facebook, and more. ![SSRN logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) [Read on SSRN](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20%20%20https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1071181322661483%20%20%20) Mauro, C.L., & Morley, C. [http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4650629](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20%20%20http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4650629%20%20%20%20%20) * The Effect of TITAN Evo Chairs on Muscle Stiffness, Player Perception and Performance New York Institute of Technology, Center for Sports Medicine Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the difference of an Aeron chair and a TITAN Evo chair on muscle stiffness, gaming performance, and gamers perceptions during a 2-hour League of Legends gaming session. Prior to gaming, subjects sat for 15 minutes in the chair. Dynamic muscle stiffness \[N/m\] was tested using oscillation frequency \[Hz\]. Measurements were taken bilaterally on the upper trapezius, mid trapezius, lower trapezius and erector spinae muscles pre and post 2 hours of gameplay. Surveys were administered following each day on chair preference. Total Wins and Kills were recorded. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in muscle stiffness pre- and post-game play between chairs and for wins and kills, as well as descriptive statistics. Conclusion** This study found minimal differences in muscle stiffness between the TITAN Evo chair and the Aeron chair. However, the data suggests that the TITAN Evo chair is the preferred choice among this group of gamers and is associated with enhanced performance. ![New York Institute of Technology logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) New York Institute of Technology The New York Institute of Technology's Center for Esports Medicine is breaking new ground in esports performance and medicine, working closely with esports athletes who have to grapple with a set of unique medical problems. The center’s medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, work to ensure that esports athletes are given the same care and attention as traditional athletes, helping to optimize performance, improve health and wellness, and keep players injury-free so they can go on to have longer and more fulfilling careers. ![International Journal of Exercise Science logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) [Read on the International Journal of Exercise Science (IJES)](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20%20%20https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol15/iss3/5/%20%20%20) Scott, E., Zwibel, H., Werner, W.G., & DiFranciso-Donoghue, J. [https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol15/iss3/5](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20%20%20https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol15/iss3/5%20%20%20%20%20) * The Impact of Chair Design on Trunk Sway Parameters During Computer-based Tasks Over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting University of California, Berkeley Abstract Prolonged sedentary behavior has increased due to computer use for work and leisure activities. Prolonged bouts of sitting have been associated with health risks such as low back pain. This study investigated how armrest position and tilt mechanism impact user-chair interfacial pressure and micromotion. Overall, the findings indicate that proper armrest adjustment may increase both the magnitude and the frequency of micromovements while sitting, which could help reduce or prevent lower back pain during sedentary behavior. Conclusion** Adjusting armrests according to established ergonomic guidelines increases micromotion that may be helpful in reducing low back pain associated with sitting. ![University of California, Berkeley logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) University of California, Berkeley Human Factors and Ergonomics Program Consistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience. ![SageJournals logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) [Read on Sage Journals](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181322661350%20%20%20) Houghton, F., Afterman, M., Honan, M., Barr, A., & Harris-Adamson, C. [https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181322661350](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20%20%20https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181322661350%20%20) * Impact of Seat Material on Comfort, Preference and Performance During Computer-Based Tasks over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting University of California, Berkeley Abstract Prolonged sitting time is associated with negative health outcomes, including physical discomfort. Chair design affects seat posture, micro-movement, and pressure distribution, which impacts the user experience. This study investigated the impact of mesh versus foam material on comfort, preference, and subjective performance. Two chairs were used over a three-hour bout of sitting on two different days. Analysis showed no significant difference in pain, comfort, discomfort, or fatigue between chairs, but pain increased in both chairs during the last hour of sitting. The foam chair felt more supportive than the mesh chair at the end of the test period, while more participants preferred the mesh seat material overall. Conclusion** The overall results indicate that there was not a substantial difference in user experience during a long bout of sitting in chairs of foam or mesh material. ![University of California, Berkeley logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) University of California, Berkeley Human Factors and Ergonomics Program Consistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience. ![SageJournals logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) [Read on Sage Journals](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1071181322661483%20%20%20) Afterman, M., Houghton, F., Honan, M., Barr, A., & Harris-Adamson, C. [https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181322661483](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20%20%20https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181322661483%20%20) * Development and Validation of Neuroscience-based Human Factors and Ergonomic Assessment Methodologies for Measurement of the Impact of Seating System Design on Video Gameplay Performance Mauro Usability Science Abstract The MUS/Secretlab eSports Neuroscience-Based Human Factors Optimization Lab combines physical workstation configuration testing with live gameplay performance to allow detailed scientific analysis of the relationship between workstation design and game design attributes, as they impact longitudinal gameplay performance, user comfort, and subjective experience of users. The testing system enables tracking of critical human factors variables, with a focus on cognitive/physical workload, fatigue, skill acquisition, stress, and video gameplay performance.The validation study demonstrated that seating system does impact gameplay performance and experience in critical and statistically significant ways. The validation study confirmed that an ergonomically optimized seating system can yield clear performance benefits in terms of video gaming key performance indicator metrics, objective chair motion and body motion variables, eye-tracking variables related to cognitive processing of gaming stimuli, as well as improved comfort and satisfaction with overall gaming experience for longer durations of play. Conclusion** The Secretlab TITAN Evo chair tested yielded a clear ergonomic benefit in terms of gameplay performance and subjective gaming experience compared to the Herman Miller Aeron chair. ![Profile picture of Charles Mauro](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Charles Mauro Founder and President of Mauro Usability Science Selected by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society as a “Titan of Industry” for Human Factors research, Charles Mauro is a pioneer in neuroscience-based design research focused on UX optimization and usability for complex products and services. His clients include Nike, Dyson, Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Amazon, Facebook, and more. ![SSRN logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) [Read on SSRN](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20%20%20https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1071181322661483%20%20%20) Mauro, C.L., & Morley, C. [http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4650629](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20%20%20http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4650629%20%20%20%20%20) * The Effect of TITAN Evo Chairs on Muscle Stiffness, Player Perception and Performance New York Institute of Technology, Center for Sports Medicine Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the difference of an Aeron chair and a TITAN Evo chair on muscle stiffness, gaming performance, and gamers perceptions during a 2-hour League of Legends gaming session. Prior to gaming, subjects sat for 15 minutes in the chair. Dynamic muscle stiffness \[N/m\] was tested using oscillation frequency \[Hz\]. Measurements were taken bilaterally on the upper trapezius, mid trapezius, lower trapezius and erector spinae muscles pre and post 2 hours of gameplay. Surveys were administered following each day on chair preference. Total Wins and Kills were recorded. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in muscle stiffness pre- and post-game play between chairs and for wins and kills, as well as descriptive statistics. Conclusion** This study found minimal differences in muscle stiffness between the TITAN Evo chair and the Aeron chair. However, the data suggests that the TITAN Evo chair is the preferred choice among this group of gamers and is associated with enhanced performance. ![New York Institute of Technology logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) New York Institute of Technology The New York Institute of Technology's Center for Esports Medicine is breaking new ground in esports performance and medicine, working closely with esports athletes who have to grapple with a set of unique medical problems. The center’s medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, work to ensure that esports athletes are given the same care and attention as traditional athletes, helping to optimize performance, improve health and wellness, and keep players injury-free so they can go on to have longer and more fulfilling careers. ![International Journal of Exercise Science logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) [Read on the International Journal of Exercise Science (IJES)](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20%20%20https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol15/iss3/5/%20%20%20) Scott, E., Zwibel, H., Werner, W.G., & DiFranciso-Donoghue, J. [https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol15/iss3/5](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20%20%20https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol15/iss3/5%20%20%20%20%20) * The Impact of Chair Design on Trunk Sway Parameters During Computer-based Tasks Over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting University of California, Berkeley Abstract Prolonged sedentary behavior has increased due to computer use for work and leisure activities. Prolonged bouts of sitting have been associated with health risks such as low back pain. This study investigated how armrest position and tilt mechanism impact user-chair interfacial pressure and micromotion. Overall, the findings indicate that proper armrest adjustment may increase both the magnitude and the frequency of micromovements while sitting, which could help reduce or prevent lower back pain during sedentary behavior. Conclusion** Adjusting armrests according to established ergonomic guidelines increases micromotion that may be helpful in reducing low back pain associated with sitting. ![University of California, Berkeley logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) University of California, Berkeley Human Factors and Ergonomics Program Consistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience. ![SageJournals logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) [Read on Sage Journals](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181322661350%20%20%20) Houghton, F., Afterman, M., Honan, M., Barr, A., & Harris-Adamson, C. [https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181322661350](https://secretlab.co/pages/%20%20%20https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181322661350%20%20) * ### Whitepapers Every Secretlab chair is grounded in research into the mechanisms of back pain and how people move in their seats throughout the day. Dive into the details behind science-backed ergonomic design and how a good chair should adapt to support you. The science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting ![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) AbstractThis paper aims to address the mechanisms of back pain, what one should do for back pain while sitting, and the ideal sitting posture. As it turns out, there is no ideal sitting posture given the variance in body types, past injury, and pain history. The optimal sitting posture is one that continually changes. To that end, a good chair should not be task-specific and must support you across multiple tasks, including watching television, gaming, business meetings, and more. The science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting Professor Stuart M. McGill Ph.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo [Download PDF](https://assets.secretlab.co/assets/WhitePaper_McGill_The_Science_Of_Stress.pdf) Ergonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair? ![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) AbstractPain while gaming is incredibly prevalent, with 42% of collegiate esports athletes experiencing neck and back discomfort. Ergonomics addresses this concern by applying the science of design to ensure a comfortable, pain-free gaming experience. Seats made out of foam significantly decrease the pressure exerted on the body. Furthermore, chairs with lumbar support and adjustable armrests lead to greater comfort and an improved experience overall. Ergonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair? Dr. Lindsey Migliore Esports Medicine and PM\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc [Download PDF](https://assets.secretlab.co/assets/Whitepaper_Ergonomic_Considerations.pdf) Promoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics ![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) AbstractWith more people adopting a sedentary lifestyle, there is a growing need to analyze whether their chairs are aiding them in achieving good sitting ergonomics. A well-designed chair should be equipped to adjust to users of diverse body types and sitting habits, across a variety of tasks. A dynamic sitting posture alleviates pressure on your body and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Promoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics [Download PDF](https://assets.secretlab.co/assets/Whitepaper_Promoting_Movement.pdf) The science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting ![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) AbstractThis paper aims to address the mechanisms of back pain, what one should do for back pain while sitting, and the ideal sitting posture. As it turns out, there is no ideal sitting posture given the variance in body types, past injury, and pain history. The optimal sitting posture is one that continually changes. To that end, a good chair should not be task-specific and must support you across multiple tasks, including watching television, gaming, business meetings, and more. The science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting Professor Stuart M. McGill Ph.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo [Download PDF](https://assets.secretlab.co/assets/WhitePaper_McGill_The_Science_Of_Stress.pdf) Ergonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair? ![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) AbstractPain while gaming is incredibly prevalent, with 42% of collegiate esports athletes experiencing neck and back discomfort. Ergonomics addresses this concern by applying the science of design to ensure a comfortable, pain-free gaming experience. Seats made out of foam significantly decrease the pressure exerted on the body. Furthermore, chairs with lumbar support and adjustable armrests lead to greater comfort and an improved experience overall. Ergonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair? Dr. Lindsey Migliore Esports Medicine and PM\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc [Download PDF](https://assets.secretlab.co/assets/Whitepaper_Ergonomic_Considerations.pdf) Promoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics ![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 150 230'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) AbstractWith more people adopting a sedentary lifestyle, there is a growing need to analyze whether their chairs are aiding them in achieving good sitting ergonomics. A well-designed chair should be equipped to adjust to users of diverse body types and sitting habits, across a variety of tasks. A dynamic sitting posture alleviates pressure on your body and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Promoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics [Download PDF](https://assets.secretlab.co/assets/Whitepaper_Promoting_Movement.pdf) ### Engineered for today's gamer, creator, and hybrid worker Explore how every element of the Secretlab TITAN Evo is designed to support you across everything you do. ![Three Secretlab TITAN Evo chairs in three different sizes side-by-side](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) One chair. Three sizes. Find the perfect fit ![Seat base of the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair with the curvature of the seat base highlighted](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Proprietary pebble seat base The support you need with the freedom to move ![Backrest of the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair depicting the curved side wings of the chair](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Full-length ergonomic backrest Intentionally sculpted to follow the natural horizontal curve of your shoulders ![X-ray of the lumbar support system showing the inner mechanism of the chair](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) L-ADAPT™ lumbar support system Personalized support for your lower back ![The Secretlab TITAN Evo ergonomic chair in Cookies & Cream and Stealth.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1264 1176'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![The Secretlab TITAN Evo ergonomic chair in Cookies & Cream and Stealth.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1264 1176'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ## SECRETLAB TITAN EVO Our flagship ergonomic chair. Engineered for unmatched comfort and deeper personalization. [Shop Now](https://secretlab.co/pages/titan-evo-2022-series) ![Secretlab MAGNUS Pro Sit-to-Stand desk](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Sit. Stand. Move. Complete your setup with MAGNUS Pro. The ultimate sit-to-stand desk to bring movement back into your space. [Learn More](https://secretlab.co/pages/magnus-pro) From the founder “It’s time to move beyond what a traditional chair can do. In 2026, no one should buy a computer chair that only allows them to do one thing. In fact, sitting upright in the same posture for 12 hours is just wrong.” Ian Alexander AngCo-founder & CEO, Secretlab A modern approach to ergonomic design ### What makes a good ergonomic chair? At Secretlab, R\&D underpins everything we do. Our designers and engineers spend years testing and iterating to ensure that every chair represents the ultimate in technical refinement and ergonomic performance. ![Vincent Sin, Ian Ang, and Alaric Choo discuss what makes a good ergonomic chair.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) In order for a chair to be considered ergonomic, it must satisfy the following criteria: 01It can be used for over 12 hours daily with minimal discomfort. 02It reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders caused by prolonged sitting. 03It improves performance or productivity. Patent-pending cold-cure foam ### Ultra-responsive cushioning. For even pressure distribution. Foam supports your body more evenly from the bottom up. In comparison, mesh is stretched across the seat base and supports you from the sides, leading to more uneven pressure distribution. Minimal pressure Substantial pressure Concentrated pressure ### Pressure distribution is key to ensuring comfort over long hours, and it is heavily influenced by seat material. A more even distribution is associated with lower discomfort ratings, particularly in the lower back and buttock area. The Berkeley study also noted trends that may indicate lower mean and peak pressure values for foam, possibly contributing to participants’ impressions of greater comfort. Our cold-cure foam is cast as a single piece from precise aluminum molds, giving it a uniform consistency for more even weight distribution in all directions. It also comprises a unique structure of closed cells. Advanced manufacturing processes make it possible to cure our foam at a lower temperature than regular foam, so its cells are closer together and more compact. This makes it incredibly resilient to sagging and deformation, delivering consistent support throughout the day. Common Foam \[Open Cell Foam\] ![A cross section of open cell foam.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Secretlab Cold Cure Foam \[Closed Cell\] ![A cross section of the closed cells in Secretlab patent-pending cold-cure foam.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Every detail matters ### No compromises Many brands have tried to copy our chairs over the years, without understanding the science and thinking behind our designs. While their chairs look similar, they often make big compromises in the name of cost savings and lack the attention to detail that sets our chairs apart. This results in a chair that fails when it comes to long-term ergonomic support. ![A figure showing how the natural curvatures of your spine are ergonomically supported by the Secretlab TITAN Evo.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ### To ensure comfort, TITAN Evo takes into account the spread of anthropometric measurements and body proportions across the population. This means the best possible fit for the vast majority of adults, while also reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Our designers also consult with an independent Ergonomics Advisory Board comprising experts in biomechanics, orthopedics, and esports medicine — so multidisciplinary considerations are addressed in all our designs. Each design is then refined through extensive user testing, including pressure mapping, to ensure it holds up in the real world. Secretlab Ergonomics Advisory Board ### Secretlab Ergonomics Advisory Board ![A profile picture of Dr. Jordan Tsai, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 120'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Dr. Jordan TsaiBoard Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dr. Tsai has worked with top esports teams including Cloud9, TSM, and 100 Thieves. Through careful assessments of ergonomics, physical therapy, and strategies to optimize physical wellness, Dr. Tsai enables esports athletes to achieve the best level of performance and minimize the risk of injury. An avid gamer himself, Dr. Tsai is dedicated to helping everyone play pain-free. “For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated. Variability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture'. The Secretlab TITAN Evo’s wide seat base allows you to sit in different positions and move freely throughout your day. It’s an ergonomic chair that’s designed to respond to your body’s natural movements and promote an active sitting experience.” ![Dr. Lindsey Migliore, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomic Advisory Board, talks about esports performance.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![A profile picture of Dr. Lindsey Migliore, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Dr. Lindsey MiglioreEsports Medicine and PM\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc A pioneer working at the forefront of esports medicine, Dr. Migliore applies scientific principles to the field of competitive gaming to improve performance and extend the professional lifespan of esports athletes. Her handbook of esports medicine, the first of its kind, was published in 2021 by Springer Medical. “Constant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting. Avoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture. A highly adjustable ergonomic chair such as the Secretlab TITAN Evo accommodates subconscious postural shifts and lets you adopt a dynamic sitting posture, so that you aren't straining any tissues with accumulated stress.” ![Dr. Lindsey Migliore speaks to esports pros about ergonomic performance.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![Dr. Jordan Tsai talks to players about ergonomic comfort and minimizing the risk of injury.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![A profile picture of Dr. James Goh, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Dr. James GohPhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore Dr. Goh’s research interests lie in the areas of tissue engineering, prosthetics and orthotics, biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, gait analysis, and more. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Goh has accumulated multiple accolades under his belt and has been published in top journals in biomedicine and bioengineering. “I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work. We should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position — no matter how optimal — for long hours. Therefore, I make full use of the wide range of adjustments on the TITAN Evo as it affords me plenty of movement while sitting, letting me stay comfortable and supported no matter the position I take.” One chair. Three sizes. ### The right size for you TITAN Evo is available in three sizes to fit most adults. Each size is optimized based on data from over 3 million users, then put to the test using state-of-the-art pressure sensors and validated by our independent Ergonomics Advisory Board. ![A side-by-side comparison of the Secretlab TITAN Evo's three sizes.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 750 540'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Every angle and contour on the Secretlab TITAN Evo has been adjusted for the best fit. To arrive at the precise geometry of the backrest and seat base, we employed an iterative algorithmic design process to generate the perfect shape in three sizes.** \| TITAN Evo Sizes \| Recommended Size \| \|---\|---\| \| SMALL \| ≤169 cm \| \| REGULAR \| 170-189 cm \| \| XL \| 181-205 cm 80-180 kg \| [Still unsure what size to get? Use our Chair Sizing Comparison Chart.](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/resources_titan-evo-2022_sizing-chart-US-min.jpg) Please note that this is only a general guideline as everyone comes in different shapes and sizes. Proprietary pebble seat base ### Sit the way you want Unlike most gaming chairs that feature a restrictive bucket seat, TITAN Evo’s pebble seat base is designed to help you migrate stress from one area to another through posture change, so pressure never builds up in one area. ![Visual Spacer](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 480 280'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) The gentle sloping edges guide you toward the middle for more uniform pressure distribution while still leaving plenty of room for natural movement. To further mitigate pressure peaks, we molded our waterfall seat edge to a more acute angle. This reduces pressure behind your knees and allows for greater freedom to position your feet under the chair. Full-length ergonomic backrest ### Anatomical support for your every move Every angle, curve, and contour on our backrest has been carefully considered. Its gentle side wings follow the natural horizontal curve of your shoulders — giving you the freedom to change postures easily, while still enjoying optimal support. The typical task chair lacks a full-length backrest, often requiring you to purchase a separate headrest at extra cost. It leaves your upper back unsupported, leading to accumulated stress and fatigue as the day goes on. ![A man is supported by the full-length ergonomic backrest on the Secretlab TITAN Evo.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 380'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) The Secretlab TITAN Evo’s full-length backrest ensures total support for every part of your back, ranging from your lumbar spine to your head and neck. Its side wings and backrest are purposefully sculpted to follow the natural horizontal curve of your upper back. The gentle 30° angle allows for a more open sitting posture than the 55° slope on most gaming chairs, so you can relieve tension and sit healthier. ![A man and woman smiling on the Secretlab TITAN Evo ergonomic chair.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 380'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![A man reclining and napping on the Secretlab TITAN Evo.](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 380'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Your chair should never restrict your movements or posture. TITAN Evo allows you to move in your seat and adopt different postures comfortably while naturally guiding you back to the ideal position. L-ADAPT™ lumbar support system ### Lumbar support that adapts to you Everyone’s back is shaped differently. Our 4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System can be tailored to fit you just right, moving up, down, in, and out to tuck neatly into the natural 20-45° curvature of your lower back. Variable lumbar support has been associated with reduced pain in the back, neck, and shoulders. Our L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System relieves tension in your paraspinal muscles and decreases pressure on your ligaments. ![Visual Spacer](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 480 280'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Engineered for maximum versatility and adjustability, our lumbar support system moves in four directions. Your back requires more support as the day goes on — and you can increase the level of support when you need it, and dial it back when you don’t. Our engineers also further optimized the support and flex profiles by manipulating the geometry of the supporting plate. An innovative Y-shaped lattice of living hinges intelligently adapts to your back as you move, always providing just the right degree of support as you move between postures. From the founder ### "In 2026, no one should buy a computer chair that only allows them to do one thing." Secretlab has grown tremendously over the years. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes at the Secretlab R\&D Center here in Singapore, where our designers and engineers spend their lives trying to create the ultimate sitting experience for millions of users. It can be challenging to explain some of these complex theories and accumulated knowledge in simple terms. But in this short write-up, I’ll explain some of the philosophies behind our designs. Misconception: We make "gaming chairs". We don’t make "gaming chairs". Our design mentality is that we design chairs suited for long hours of gaming and other activities. Hence, our design philosophy is starkly different from most "gaming chairs" on the market. Most gaming chairs are influenced by race car seats, which leave much to be desired in terms of long-term seating ergonomic comfort. These bucket seats are extremely restrictive, and the aggressive curve of their backrest pushes your shoulders forward, forcing you into a less-than-ideal posture for the whole day. This is the complete opposite of good seating ergonomic design. A Secretlab chair is built to support movement, adapting to you through the full range of postures. If your chair does not allow for movement, stress quickly builds up in your body, leading to pain and discomfort. Traditional ergonomics belong to the 1980s, not 2026 We believe traditional ergonomic chairs and designs have been outdated since the start of the 21st century. Decades ago, traditional ergonomic chairs were made for one sole purpose: To promote one singular posture when seated at a desk. This was because computers were rarer in the past. Even if there were computers, the chairs were used solely for one activity — typing. 2026 is a different time. And it requires a different solution. The reality is that we are no longer spending all our time at our desks just typing. Instead, we’re attending virtual calls, focused gaming, watching videos on YouTube, streaming shows on Netflix, playing musical instruments, replying to texts on our smartphones, and even taking short naps at our desks. In addition, the amount of time we spend at our desks has risen tremendously. This calls for a different, more modern approach to ergonomics. Modern ergonomics should cater to a wide variety of scenarios, not just one specific use case. It’s time to move beyond what a traditional chair can do. In 2026, no one should buy a computer chair that only allows them to do one thing. In fact, sitting upright in the same posture for 12 hours is just wrong. The idea of modern ergonomics is at the heart of Secretlab’s design — one chair that supports different postures for multiple usage scenarios, so you can always adopt the most appropriate one. Proper sitting ergonomics is key, but unlike traditional ergonomic chairs, a good chair should not limit you in shifting postures. Why other chairs just do not feel the same That being said, the real challenge lies in achieving the intended result. This is where all of the small details of Secretlab’s chairs add up, from the material formulation to small design intricacies. These all come together to make a huge difference, and it’s why our chairs are much loved. Many brands have attempted to (partially) copy our chairs over the past several years, without understanding why our entire product is designed as it is. This often results in a complete failure when it comes to creating a cohesive design that boosts long-term ergonomic comfort. Imagine building a house based on a picture of it, but without the understanding of how all the individual details really come together to make it architecturally sound. While we were a small outfit back then and just wanted to make a good product, we’ve since learned to protect ourselves with intellectual property filings such as patents in recent years. With our experience and data from making over 1,000,000 chairs a year, plus our proprietary and patented designs and technologies, we are now confident that we’re several years (and millions of chairs) ahead of the competition. We have no intention of ever giving up our lead and will continue to invest to make sure we are at the forefront of sitting ergonomics. Empirical research and studies back our theories The vast majority of our users can attest to the long-term comfort and support Secretlab chairs provide. However, they often can’t explain exactly why they like our chairs, and traditional ergonomic myths remain as prevalent as ever. Hence, we’ve decided to detail our approach to ergonomics, including empirical research studies, [here](https://secretlab.co/pages/ergonomics#white_papers). Thank you all once again for the incredible support over the last few years. We fully intend to continue to deliver the best chairs and desks in the world. Ian Alexander AngCo-founder & CEO, Secretlab Top
Readable Markdown	![In the foreground, a man is sitting up straight at a desk. In the background, another man is leaned back comfortably](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_stress_migration.jpg) Stress migration theory ### “The best posture is your next posture.” - Professor Stuart M. McGill - Ph.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics)) - Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo When you spend over 12 hours a day seated in the same position, no matter how optimal, stress builds up on your body. Movement is crucial to relieving this strain. TITAN Evo is designed to promote natural posture changes and movement. We also take care to ensure every element of TITAN Evo is quick and easy to adjust. Our tilt, height, and recline adjustments are intuitively positioned within arm’s reach. You can effortlessly change your posture throughout the day as you switch between activities and move freely. ![4D armrests](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) 4D armrests Fully adjustable in four directions ![Multi-tilt mechanism](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Multi-tilt mechanism Lockable tilt angle ![Backrest recline](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Backrest recline Full 165° of angle adjustments ![4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) 4-way L-ADAPT™ Lumbar Support System Moves up, down, in, and out ![Magnetic Memory Foam Head Pillow](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Magnetic Memory Foam Head Pillow Magnetically adjustable by 155mm ![Re-engineered Class 4 hydraulics](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 140 90'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Re-engineered Class 4 hydraulics Adjustable range of 100mm [Learn more about Secretlab TItan Evo](https://secretlab.co/pages/titan-evo-2022-series) ![United States Ergonomics Certified logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/icons/us-ergonomics-certification-logo.png) United States Ergonomics Certified ### Certified by US Ergonomics The Secretlab TITAN Evo is certified by United States Ergonomics to provide measurable ergonomic benefits to the user by improving comfort and fit and minimizing risk factors that may cause injuries. United States Ergonomics certification indicates that leading experts in the field of ergonomics back TITAN Evo. Experts have subjected TITAN Evo to rigorous, objective tests in adherence to guidelines established by the International Ergonomics Association. This ensures it meets or exceeds standards derived from published literature and principles of ergonomics, biomechanics, and human factors. Chair silhouette with an exposed seat base showing the underlying cold-cure foam ![Visual Spacer](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1736 800'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) Patent-pending cold-cure foam ### Why we choose foam over mesh Most ergonomic task chairs are constructed from mesh. Because for years, mesh was thought to be superior. But recent research has shown that carefully engineered foam can outperform mesh. Recent research by the University of California, Berkeley suggests no significant differences between the two in key areas such as comfort, discomfort, pain, and fatigue. In fact, foam was found to have some unique advantages. When engineered properly, foam edges out mesh in terms of pressure distribution and relief. The Berkeley researchers also found that foam was reported to be significantly more supportive over time, suggesting that it is more suitable for long hours of sitting — a crucial factor for gamers, creators, professionals, and anyone looking for a good chair. That’s why the Secretlab TITAN Evo employs a high-density foam mix. Our patent-pending cold-cure foam is deliberately engineered to be medium-firm, for the perfect blend of comfort and performance. ![User tests being run on the Secretlab TITAN Evo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_daily_matters.jpg) Every detail matters ### How we obsessively design for comfort throughout your 12-hour days When you sit on a Secretlab chair, you’re feeling the hundreds of tiny design decisions that we obsessed over, again and again. From the deliberately sculpted backrest that follows the horizontal curve of your shoulders to our lumbar system’s Y-shaped lattice of living hinges that intelligently adapts to your movements, every single detail on the Secretlab TITAN Evo comes together to make a big difference. * Hours of R\&D ### 25,000+ * Number of prototypes ### 932 * Hours spent on testing ### 50,000+ ### Secretlab Ergonomics Advisory Board Our Ergonomics Advisory Board of independent experts works with our engineers on detailed ergonomic studies and product development reviews. So our designs always incorporate the latest technologies in ergonomic science. ![A woman on Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board in a meeting room explaining the science behind ergonomic comfort and performance.](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_advisory_board.jpg) ![A profile picture of Dr. Jordan Tsai, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomic_profile_jordan_tsai.png) “For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated. Variability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture.'” Dr. Jordan TsaiBoard Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy ![A profile picture of Dr. Lindsey Migliore, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomic_profile_lindsey_migliore.png) “Constant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting. Avoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.” Dr. Lindsey MiglioreEsports Medicine and PM\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc ![A profile picture of Dr. James Goh, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomic_profile_james_goh.png) “I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work. We should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position — no matter how optimal — for long hours.” Dr. James GohPhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore ![A profile picture of Dr. Jordan Tsai, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomic_profile_jordan_tsai.png) “For better ergonomic health, your body should be moving frequently, even when seated. Variability of posture is more important than maintaining 'perfect posture.'” Dr. Jordan TsaiBoard Certified Orthopedic Clinical SpecialistEsports Physical TherapistFounder of Respawn Therapy ![A profile picture of Dr. Lindsey Migliore, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomic_profile_lindsey_migliore.png) “Constant changes to your sitting posture are integral to healthy sitting. Avoid a seat that keeps you locked in a single sitting posture.” Dr. Lindsey MiglioreEsports Medicine and PM\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc ![A profile picture of Dr. James Goh, a member of Secretlab's Ergonomics Advisory Board.](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomic_profile_james_goh.png) “I use the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair daily when I work. We should never restrict ourselves to a particular sitting position — no matter how optimal — for long hours.” Dr. James GohPhD of Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringEmeritus Professor, National University of Singapore ### Research journals Our team works with leading ergonomic laboratories and research institutions to validate our designs through extensive user testing. Explore the science and research in the fields of biomechanics, ergonomic design, human factors engineering, and more. * Impact of Seat Material on Comfort, Preference and Performance During Computer-Based Tasks over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting University of California, Berkeley Abstract Prolonged sitting time is associated with negative health outcomes, including physical discomfort. Chair design affects seat posture, micro-movement, and pressure distribution, which impacts the user experience. This study investigated the impact of mesh versus foam material on comfort, preference, and subjective performance. Two chairs were used over a three-hour bout of sitting on two different days. Analysis showed no significant difference in pain, comfort, discomfort, or fatigue between chairs, but pain increased in both chairs during the last hour of sitting. The foam chair felt more supportive than the mesh chair at the end of the test period, while more participants preferred the mesh seat material overall. Conclusion The overall results indicate that there was not a substantial difference in user experience during a long bout of sitting in chairs of foam or mesh material. ![University of California, Berkeley logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-california-university-logo.png) University of California, Berkeley Human Factors and Ergonomics Program Consistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience. ![SageJournals logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-sage-journals.png) * Development and Validation of Neuroscience-based Human Factors and Ergonomic Assessment Methodologies for Measurement of the Impact of Seating System Design on Video Gameplay Performance Mauro Usability Science Abstract The MUS/Secretlab eSports Neuroscience-Based Human Factors Optimization Lab combines physical workstation configuration testing with live gameplay performance to allow detailed scientific analysis of the relationship between workstation design and game design attributes, as they impact longitudinal gameplay performance, user comfort, and subjective experience of users. The testing system enables tracking of critical human factors variables, with a focus on cognitive/physical workload, fatigue, skill acquisition, stress, and video gameplay performance.The validation study demonstrated that seating system does impact gameplay performance and experience in critical and statistically significant ways. The validation study confirmed that an ergonomically optimized seating system can yield clear performance benefits in terms of video gaming key performance indicator metrics, objective chair motion and body motion variables, eye-tracking variables related to cognitive processing of gaming stimuli, as well as improved comfort and satisfaction with overall gaming experience for longer durations of play. Conclusion** The Secretlab TITAN Evo chair tested yielded a clear ergonomic benefit in terms of gameplay performance and subjective gaming experience compared to the Herman Miller Aeron chair. ![Profile picture of Charles Mauro](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-charles-mauro-profile.jpg) Charles Mauro Founder and President of Mauro Usability Science Selected by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society as a “Titan of Industry” for Human Factors research, Charles Mauro is a pioneer in neuroscience-based design research focused on UX optimization and usability for complex products and services. His clients include Nike, Dyson, Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Amazon, Facebook, and more. ![SSRN logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-ssrn-logo.png) * The Effect of TITAN Evo Chairs on Muscle Stiffness, Player Perception and Performance New York Institute of Technology, Center for Sports Medicine Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the difference of an Aeron chair and a TITAN Evo chair on muscle stiffness, gaming performance, and gamers perceptions during a 2-hour League of Legends gaming session. Prior to gaming, subjects sat for 15 minutes in the chair. Dynamic muscle stiffness \[N/m\] was tested using oscillation frequency \[Hz\]. Measurements were taken bilaterally on the upper trapezius, mid trapezius, lower trapezius and erector spinae muscles pre and post 2 hours of gameplay. Surveys were administered following each day on chair preference. Total Wins and Kills were recorded. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in muscle stiffness pre- and post-game play between chairs and for wins and kills, as well as descriptive statistics. Conclusion This study found minimal differences in muscle stiffness between the TITAN Evo chair and the Aeron chair. However, the data suggests that the TITAN Evo chair is the preferred choice among this group of gamers and is associated with enhanced performance. ![New York Institute of Technology logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-new-york-institute-technology.png) New York Institute of Technology The New York Institute of Technology's Center for Esports Medicine is breaking new ground in esports performance and medicine, working closely with esports athletes who have to grapple with a set of unique medical problems. The center’s medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, work to ensure that esports athletes are given the same care and attention as traditional athletes, helping to optimize performance, improve health and wellness, and keep players injury-free so they can go on to have longer and more fulfilling careers. ![International Journal of Exercise Science logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-ijes-logo.png) * The Impact of Chair Design on Trunk Sway Parameters During Computer-based Tasks Over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting University of California, Berkeley Abstract Prolonged sedentary behavior has increased due to computer use for work and leisure activities. Prolonged bouts of sitting have been associated with health risks such as low back pain. This study investigated how armrest position and tilt mechanism impact user-chair interfacial pressure and micromotion. Overall, the findings indicate that proper armrest adjustment may increase both the magnitude and the frequency of micromovements while sitting, which could help reduce or prevent lower back pain during sedentary behavior. Conclusion Adjusting armrests according to established ergonomic guidelines increases micromotion that may be helpful in reducing low back pain associated with sitting. ![University of California, Berkeley logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-california-university-logo.png) University of California, Berkeley Human Factors and Ergonomics Program Consistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience. ![SageJournals logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-sage-journals.png) * Impact of Seat Material on Comfort, Preference and Performance During Computer-Based Tasks over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting University of California, Berkeley Abstract Prolonged sitting time is associated with negative health outcomes, including physical discomfort. Chair design affects seat posture, micro-movement, and pressure distribution, which impacts the user experience. This study investigated the impact of mesh versus foam material on comfort, preference, and subjective performance. Two chairs were used over a three-hour bout of sitting on two different days. Analysis showed no significant difference in pain, comfort, discomfort, or fatigue between chairs, but pain increased in both chairs during the last hour of sitting. The foam chair felt more supportive than the mesh chair at the end of the test period, while more participants preferred the mesh seat material overall. Conclusion** The overall results indicate that there was not a substantial difference in user experience during a long bout of sitting in chairs of foam or mesh material. ![University of California, Berkeley logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-california-university-logo.png) University of California, Berkeley Human Factors and Ergonomics Program Consistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience. ![SageJournals logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-sage-journals.png) * Development and Validation of Neuroscience-based Human Factors and Ergonomic Assessment Methodologies for Measurement of the Impact of Seating System Design on Video Gameplay Performance Mauro Usability Science Abstract The MUS/Secretlab eSports Neuroscience-Based Human Factors Optimization Lab combines physical workstation configuration testing with live gameplay performance to allow detailed scientific analysis of the relationship between workstation design and game design attributes, as they impact longitudinal gameplay performance, user comfort, and subjective experience of users. The testing system enables tracking of critical human factors variables, with a focus on cognitive/physical workload, fatigue, skill acquisition, stress, and video gameplay performance.The validation study demonstrated that seating system does impact gameplay performance and experience in critical and statistically significant ways. The validation study confirmed that an ergonomically optimized seating system can yield clear performance benefits in terms of video gaming key performance indicator metrics, objective chair motion and body motion variables, eye-tracking variables related to cognitive processing of gaming stimuli, as well as improved comfort and satisfaction with overall gaming experience for longer durations of play. Conclusion** The Secretlab TITAN Evo chair tested yielded a clear ergonomic benefit in terms of gameplay performance and subjective gaming experience compared to the Herman Miller Aeron chair. ![Profile picture of Charles Mauro](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-charles-mauro-profile.jpg) Charles Mauro Founder and President of Mauro Usability Science Selected by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society as a “Titan of Industry” for Human Factors research, Charles Mauro is a pioneer in neuroscience-based design research focused on UX optimization and usability for complex products and services. His clients include Nike, Dyson, Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Amazon, Facebook, and more. ![SSRN logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-ssrn-logo.png) * The Effect of TITAN Evo Chairs on Muscle Stiffness, Player Perception and Performance New York Institute of Technology, Center for Sports Medicine Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the difference of an Aeron chair and a TITAN Evo chair on muscle stiffness, gaming performance, and gamers perceptions during a 2-hour League of Legends gaming session. Prior to gaming, subjects sat for 15 minutes in the chair. Dynamic muscle stiffness \[N/m\] was tested using oscillation frequency \[Hz\]. Measurements were taken bilaterally on the upper trapezius, mid trapezius, lower trapezius and erector spinae muscles pre and post 2 hours of gameplay. Surveys were administered following each day on chair preference. Total Wins and Kills were recorded. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in muscle stiffness pre- and post-game play between chairs and for wins and kills, as well as descriptive statistics. Conclusion This study found minimal differences in muscle stiffness between the TITAN Evo chair and the Aeron chair. However, the data suggests that the TITAN Evo chair is the preferred choice among this group of gamers and is associated with enhanced performance. ![New York Institute of Technology logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-new-york-institute-technology.png) New York Institute of Technology The New York Institute of Technology's Center for Esports Medicine is breaking new ground in esports performance and medicine, working closely with esports athletes who have to grapple with a set of unique medical problems. The center’s medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, work to ensure that esports athletes are given the same care and attention as traditional athletes, helping to optimize performance, improve health and wellness, and keep players injury-free so they can go on to have longer and more fulfilling careers. ![International Journal of Exercise Science logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-ijes-logo.png) * The Impact of Chair Design on Trunk Sway Parameters During Computer-based Tasks Over a Prolonged Bout of Sitting University of California, Berkeley Abstract Prolonged sedentary behavior has increased due to computer use for work and leisure activities. Prolonged bouts of sitting have been associated with health risks such as low back pain. This study investigated how armrest position and tilt mechanism impact user-chair interfacial pressure and micromotion. Overall, the findings indicate that proper armrest adjustment may increase both the magnitude and the frequency of micromovements while sitting, which could help reduce or prevent lower back pain during sedentary behavior. Conclusion Adjusting armrests according to established ergonomic guidelines increases micromotion that may be helpful in reducing low back pain associated with sitting. ![University of California, Berkeley logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-california-university-logo.png) University of California, Berkeley Human Factors and Ergonomics Program Consistently ranked among the four top research universities in the world, UC Berkeley’s world-class faculty and researchers lead the way in pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Its Human Factors and Ergonomics Program consists of consultants who are Board Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) with decades of practical consulting experience. ![SageJournals logo](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics-sage-journals.png) * ### Whitepapers Every Secretlab chair is grounded in research into the mechanisms of back pain and how people move in their seats throughout the day. Dive into the details behind science-backed ergonomic design and how a good chair should adapt to support you. The science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting ![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_whitepaper_mcgill.jpg) ![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_whitepaper_mcgill_mob.jpg) AbstractThis paper aims to address the mechanisms of back pain, what one should do for back pain while sitting, and the ideal sitting posture. As it turns out, there is no ideal sitting posture given the variance in body types, past injury, and pain history. The optimal sitting posture is one that continually changes. To that end, a good chair should not be task-specific and must support you across multiple tasks, including watching television, gaming, business meetings, and more. The science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting Professor Stuart M. McGill Ph.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo [Download PDF](https://assets.secretlab.co/assets/WhitePaper_McGill_The_Science_Of_Stress.pdf) Ergonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair? ![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_whitepaper_lindsey.jpg) ![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_whitepaper_lindsey_mob.jpg) AbstractPain while gaming is incredibly prevalent, with 42% of collegiate esports athletes experiencing neck and back discomfort. Ergonomics addresses this concern by applying the science of design to ensure a comfortable, pain-free gaming experience. Seats made out of foam significantly decrease the pressure exerted on the body. Furthermore, chairs with lumbar support and adjustable armrests lead to greater comfort and an improved experience overall. Ergonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair? Dr. Lindsey Migliore Esports Medicine and PM\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc [Download PDF](https://assets.secretlab.co/assets/Whitepaper_Ergonomic_Considerations.pdf) Promoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics ![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_whitepaper_internal.jpg) ![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_whitepaper_internal_mob.jpg) AbstractWith more people adopting a sedentary lifestyle, there is a growing need to analyze whether their chairs are aiding them in achieving good sitting ergonomics. A well-designed chair should be equipped to adjust to users of diverse body types and sitting habits, across a variety of tasks. A dynamic sitting posture alleviates pressure on your body and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Promoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics [Download PDF](https://assets.secretlab.co/assets/Whitepaper_Promoting_Movement.pdf) The science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting ![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_whitepaper_mcgill.jpg) ![Thumbnail image of 'The science of stress' whitepaper](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_whitepaper_mcgill_mob.jpg) AbstractThis paper aims to address the mechanisms of back pain, what one should do for back pain while sitting, and the ideal sitting posture. As it turns out, there is no ideal sitting posture given the variance in body types, past injury, and pain history. The optimal sitting posture is one that continually changes. To that end, a good chair should not be task-specific and must support you across multiple tasks, including watching television, gaming, business meetings, and more. The science of stress: How to reduce back pain while sitting Professor Stuart M. McGill Ph.D. (Kinesiology (Biomechanics))Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo [Download PDF](https://assets.secretlab.co/assets/WhitePaper_McGill_The_Science_Of_Stress.pdf) Ergonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair? ![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_whitepaper_lindsey.jpg) ![Thumbnail image of 'Ergonomic considerations' whitepaper](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_whitepaper_lindsey_mob.jpg) AbstractPain while gaming is incredibly prevalent, with 42% of collegiate esports athletes experiencing neck and back discomfort. Ergonomics addresses this concern by applying the science of design to ensure a comfortable, pain-free gaming experience. Seats made out of foam significantly decrease the pressure exerted on the body. Furthermore, chairs with lumbar support and adjustable armrests lead to greater comfort and an improved experience overall. Ergonomic considerations: What makes a “good” gaming chair? Dr. Lindsey Migliore Esports Medicine and PM\&R PhysicianFounder of GamerDoc [Download PDF](https://assets.secretlab.co/assets/Whitepaper_Ergonomic_Considerations.pdf) Promoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics ![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_whitepaper_internal.jpg) ![Thumbnail image of 'Promoting movement' whitepaper](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_whitepaper_internal_mob.jpg) AbstractWith more people adopting a sedentary lifestyle, there is a growing need to analyze whether their chairs are aiding them in achieving good sitting ergonomics. A well-designed chair should be equipped to adjust to users of diverse body types and sitting habits, across a variety of tasks. A dynamic sitting posture alleviates pressure on your body and reduces the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Promoting movement: An adjustable seat for good sitting ergonomics [Download PDF](https://assets.secretlab.co/assets/Whitepaper_Promoting_Movement.pdf) ### Engineered for today's gamer, creator, and hybrid worker Explore how every element of the Secretlab TITAN Evo is designed to support you across everything you do. ![Three Secretlab TITAN Evo chairs in three different sizes side-by-side](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_features_sizes.jpg) One chair. Three sizes. Find the perfect fit ![Seat base of the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair with the curvature of the seat base highlighted](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_features_seatbase.jpg) Proprietary pebble seat base The support you need with the freedom to move ![Backrest of the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair depicting the curved side wings of the chair](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_features_backrest.jpg) Full-length ergonomic backrest Intentionally sculpted to follow the natural horizontal curve of your shoulders ![X-ray of the lumbar support system showing the inner mechanism of the chair](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_features_lumbar.jpg) L-ADAPT™ lumbar support system Personalized support for your lower back ![The Secretlab TITAN Evo ergonomic chair in Cookies & Cream and Stealth.](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_titan_evo.jpg) ![The Secretlab TITAN Evo ergonomic chair in Cookies & Cream and Stealth.](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_titan_evo_mob.jpg) ## SECRETLAB TITAN EVO Our flagship ergonomic chair. Engineered for unmatched comfort and deeper personalization. [Shop Now](https://secretlab.co/pages/titan-evo-2022-series) ![Secretlab MAGNUS Pro Sit-to-Stand desk](https://images.secretlab.co/theme/common/ergonomics_magnus_pro.jpg) Sit. Stand. Move. Complete your setup with MAGNUS Pro. The ultimate sit-to-stand desk to bring movement back into your space. [Learn More](https://secretlab.co/pages/magnus-pro) From the founder “It’s time to move beyond what a traditional chair can do. In 2026, no one should buy a computer chair that only allows them to do one thing. In fact, sitting upright in the same posture for 12 hours is just wrong.” Ian Alexander Ang**Co-founder & CEO, Secretlab
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