Treadmill Desk
I’m really trying to become conscious about my health and how to get fit and stay fit. I recently ran across a website for a Treadmill Desk that intrigued me. The thought is you walk at a slow pace as you work, less than 1 mile an hour. By going slow the walking doesn’t interfere with working, yet you are still burning calories. Here is a cheap $49 do it yourself version of the treadmill desk. I think I would like to try this out, but I was wondering if there was anyone that has tried it out? Can you actually type at speed while walking?
I have been at a treadmill desk of my own now for 2 months. First, it works. I had back issues that have disappeared. I sleep like a baby at night and during the day I feel like I am on drugs….the good kind, endorphins. I walk 6 - 8 miles a day in my home office and sweating is not an issue unless I want to ramp it up a little while I am reading on the internet. I have lost 18 pounds already so I am a convert. The cost of the WalkStation is a concern for me but there is another product that offers more flexibility to use you own treadmill during the day as a desk and for exercise after work. It is called the TrekDesk. Pricing isnt set yet but it states on the TrekDesk website that it is going to be very affordable. They also are offering a pretty snazzy exercise ball chair that swings onto the treadmill (or off) for those moments when you have to sit. The website is http://www.trekdesk.com and has a lot of information on studies which focus on the long term benefits of walking. Hope this helps.
I’m wondering if you could just put a board across the handrails of a regular treadmill and use that as a treadmill desk?
I have been doing a lot of research on this and using a home made version. There is a lot more I wish it could do and I agree with Sue, that of the treadmill desk designs I have seen TrekDesk seems to be the best.