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Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:59 pm  |
Has anyone tried a treadmill desk?
I work from my home office and have a treadmill that I do not use regularly. However, I have read quite a bit of research that walking slowly (less than 1 mph) while working all day can have great health benefits. |
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Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:22 pm |
| Have not heard of that one! I think my legs would kill me at the end of every day though! LOL. |
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Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:57 am |
| rileygirl wrote: |
| Have not heard of that one! I think my legs would kill me at the end of every day though! LOL. |
One of my team members is using one and said that she shockingly feels more energetic now. But I think it is something I would have to work up to.
FYI that the sweet spot is only about .7mph in order to be able to type. |
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Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:20 pm |
| You will definitely have to keep us up to date if you get one! |
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Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:08 pm |
I have seen them only in pictures; not in actual use.
For those who don't have a treadmill desk; maybe stand or pace at your desk. All those extra steps do add up.
I have also seen (in magazines only. Again not IRL) people who use a Swiss ball as a chair at a desk. I imagine you could develop quite the abs. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:54 am |
| I'll probably end up going for it...I'll keep everyone posted! |
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Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:02 am |
Can always modify a current treadmill. Seems like it wouldn't be that difficult if you're a DIYer. Just depends on what type of treadmill you have (if you currently have one).
Longer DVI/HDMI cable.
USB extensions for keyboard/mouse.
Square wood frame attached to handles (w/ C clamps) w/ desk keyboard+mouse pad (1 piece).
Monitor clamp mount (attached to a wood support on the back end of the treadmill (would depend on treadmill style)).
Better insoles.
Then just get a treadmill from craigslist. A lot of them are just gathering dust in peoples houses/garages. |
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Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:41 pm |
| I actually just put a leaf from my DR table over the treadmill handles tonight...it looked pretty good, but I haven't moved my laptop in there and tried it yet. |
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:26 pm |
| We have several in my office building. Sadly, no one is ever on them. I would love to give it a try but my workday consists of back to back meetings. |
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Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:47 am |
| Ava with wings wrote: |
| We have several in my office building. Sadly, no one is ever on them. I would love to give it a try but my workday consists of back to back meetings. |
Same here, but since I work from home I just have to dial in. I don't miss being trapped in conference rooms all day...after 9 years of working remotely, I am not sure I could ever go back to an office! |
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Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:27 pm |
| I want one! If companies gave their employees the option to have one, it would pay back their investment fourfold in saved health insurance costs. |
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Sat Jan 19, 2013 3:52 am |
I like it in theory, but I know that realistically I wouldn't use it, even if my company offered them. I can't even "train" myself to elevate my desk for me to stand up for more than a couple hours a week.
Bethany, do post on your take on it once you start trying it out  |
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Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:01 pm |
| Woot! The adjustable desk arrived, it is now assembled, and I just need to move the treadmill underneath it. Pics forthcoming this weekend. |
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