About CHAIR UP – Chair UP

CHAIR UP – THE FIRST OFFICE WELLNESS PROGRAM IN BULGARIA

CHAIR UP is an innovative wellness program created in 2018 to help office employees and professionals working in static positions improve their health, productivity, and motivation. With an integrated holistic approach that combines physical activity, mental well-being, ergonomics, and nutrition, CHAIR UP transforms the way people work and take care of themselves in the corporate environment.

CHAIR UP programs have already been implemented in companies, institutions, and business centers, reaching over 14,000 employees. More than 150 live events and over 250 online sessions have been conducted. With its first edition in 2018, the initiative won the Innovation of the Year Award.

THE PROBLEM: SITTING – THE NEW SMOKING

A significant number of scientific studies confirm the health risks caused by prolonged sitting. Experts compare a sedentary lifestyle to smoking in terms of its negative impact on health:

✔ Most people spend between 7 and 13 hours a day sitting.
✔ Sitting for more than 6 hours a day increases health risks by 40%.
✔ The risk of diabetes increases by 24% for those in sedentary professions.
✔ People who sit for 7 hours a day are three times more likely to suffer from depression than those who sit for less than 4 hours.
✔ During prolonged sitting, enzymes that break down fat decrease by 90%, and the body burns only 1 calorie per minute.
✔ After 2 hours of sitting, good cholesterol levels drop by 20%.

THE SOLUTION

Research shows that the most effective way to reduce these health risks is not just exercising in free time, but integrating more movement and proper posture during work hours. CHAIR UP encourages physical activity in the workplace, improving quality of life and work environment for employees.

THE CORE GOALS OF CHAIR UP

✔ Encourage more professionals in sedentary jobs to change harmful habits and incorporate more movement and exercise, including during work hours.
✔ Improve physical health and fitness for employees working in static positions.
✔ Increase efficiency, concentration, and job satisfaction among employees.
✔ Reduce company losses due to health-related absences and improve business competitiveness.

OUR MISSION

CHAIR UP’s mission is to support office workers in developing a healthier and more efficient work routine through a holistic approach. Our goal is to inspire change in daily habits, promote sustainable movement practices and self-care, and ultimately enhance quality of life, productivity, and overall well-being.

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SOME OF OUR TRUSTED CLIENTS

✔ Sofia Airport Center (SAC)
✔ Sofia Tech Park
✔ Council of Ministers of Bulgaria
✔ VM Ware
✔ HP Inc.
✔ CHAOS Group
✔ PPD Bulgaria
✔ DM Bulgaria
✔ Konica Minolta Bulgaria
✔ Videnov Furniture
✔ Economedia
✔ And many more.

TESTIMONIALS

Here’s What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

“The CHAIR UP team has motivated each and every one in our company to take personal responsibility for their physical well-being, even at work. Krassy, Diddy, and Rossy, along with Venelina’s excellent voice-over, have truly inspired us. Thank you for chairing us up and showing us an alternative to just sitting at our desks!”
– Irena Parvanova, Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria

“At HP Inc., we organized several workshops with CHAIR UP that combined theory and practice on key topics such as focus, flexibility, and adaptability while working from home. The CHAIR UP trainers were engaging, providing practical answers to our questions. Our colleagues left the sessions feeling energized and satisfied with the knowledge they gained. Thank you once again!”
– Pavel Stoyanov, Service Delivery Manager & Wellness Lead, HP Inc.

The team members are fantastic advocates for physical activity in the workplace, especially at a time when most of us spend our days sitting. The Flexibility and “Adaptability workshop provided useful exercises and techniques to help us feel more relaxed and in better shape. I highly recommend the program to anyone looking to take better care of their physical and mental well-being.”
– Gergana Berova, Economedia & Capital, Project Manager Events

“CHAIR UP has brought a fantastic energy to our complex, getting people moving and reminding us that despite our busy schedules, it’s essential to get up from our chairs from time to time.“
– Mariya Tantilova, Sofia Airport Center (SAC), Leasing and Marketing Manager

“Energizing, refreshing, and healthy—the best two weeks of our work life! We moved our bodies, activated our minds, and started our days charged with energy. Now we know that a healthier workday is possible. We highly recommend them!”
– Maya Petrova, VM Ware Bulgaria, Workplace coordinator

“Strong partnerships are what set us apart and add value to our clients. CHAIR UP delivers meaningful messages and impactful ideas through each of their events. They are indispensable business transformers! I strongly recommend them to any company that values its people and wants to foster a healthier work environment.”
– Yana Vasileva, Sofia Tech Park, Event Manager

“Good partnerships are our strength and the added value we develop for our clients’ benefit. CHAIR UP are full of presence, meaningful messages and ideas that they integrate in each of their events. The indispensable business transformers! I strongly recommend them to any company that has a vision and cares for its people.”
– Iveta Rangelova, Executive Coach at Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching

“A great team, great workouts, great exercises! A fantastic idea, perfectly executed. You are all amazing.”
– Konica-Minolta Bulgaria

“Thank you for the care and exercises! For now, CHAIR UP’s online sessions are the only workouts I do. want to start each day like that [an online CHAIR UP workout session at 9:15 a.m.]. Just 15 minutes and I’m ready to get down to work”
– PPD Bulgaria team member