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We’ve talked about standing desks before, and I totally see their benefit. But OMG check out this standing treadmill desk. I can’t tell if this is genius or ridiculous.
Part of me says, hey, all the benefits of a standing desk PLUS exercising while you work? That sounds rad. But then part of me says, I think I’d get extremely nauseous trying to type while walking.
So, anyone try this kind of setup before? Can you walk and work?
It’s relatively easy to make your own treadmill desk – here’s a couple of videos of peoples’ attempts: http://treadmilldesk.org.uk/How-to-Make-a-Treadmill-Desk.html .
Personally, I’ve attached my iPad to our exercise bike to work and keep moving at the same time. Not quite as good as a treadmill desk – but still works a treat!
I don’t have this specific setup but I’ve been using a treadmill desk for three years now and I love it! I’ve always thought better when moving and at low speeds – I never go above 1.5mph and usually not that fast – my typing is apparently unaffected. When the treadmill is working right I average between 30 and 40 miles/week, but my TreadDesk treadmill has been getting sicker and sicker so I’m getting a new LifeSpan setup. It’s quieter and nicer than the TreadDesk but wasn’t on the market when I bought my current one.
The purpose designed ones aren’t cheap but I’ve decided my health, physical and mental, is worth the investment.
I have the exercise bike version. I can’t work on it all day, but I spend about an hour or so using it while I check email and read for classes. I’m a grad student, so its really hard for me to find an hour everyday to do nothing but work out. This is a great way for me to get some exercise into my crazy schedule and I can already tell the difference from when I didn’t have it. Totally worth every cent.