Anyone use a treadmill desk?

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Awesome... me and my co workers always argue as to whether a plane can take off from a treadmill. Now we can know for sure.
 

Garet Jax

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we have a few at work. meh, nothing special.

How about this - the human body is not meant to sit down for 8-10 hours per day. Up until the last 50 years, the human body spent the vast majority of its time in two positions: standing up and laying down. Sitting is a new position that is required because of office jobs.

The desk treadmills allow you to work all/most/some of the day without needing to sit down. I think this will allow the human body to reverse the affects of being seated for most or all of the work day + the commute to/from the office.
 

sonambulo

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I've had one but sold it.

Started with a standard desk and a Staples office chair but had back problems. Switched to standing but had foot problems. Then I switched to the treadmill desk.

I eventually resold it for numerous reasons. On the one hand it is fairly comfortable to walk while working. On the other hand it's impractical to do so barefoot which is how I like to work at home. They're also noisy, cumbersome to move, and they do break down eventually at a big cost to repair or replace. Also keep in mind that you're prone to shake/wobble your work surface slightly which gets annoying after a while. You'll need a sturdy desk with drawers/shelves of all your supplies nearby and not a crappy melamine table like the one in your link. They also do not offer a place to sit when you get tired and you will eventually get tired of all that standing/walking.

You can mitigate all of these issues in one way or another, if you're willing.

After that I switched back to a conventional desk with a Humanscale Freedom chair. Still had problems so I now have a fixed-height, custom built (by me) standing desk. I use Salli saddle for when I feel like sitting. I am thinking of switching out the gas cylinder for the tall version and getting the foot ring but am not 100% sure I want that bulk.
 

JM Aggie08

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I always thought those were a joke...

I am, however, getting my standing desk in the next couple of weeks. VERY excited about that.
 

KidNiki1

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I have a standing desk converter ordered. It goes on top of my current desk and comes with a mat. I'm excited about getting it, although I'll be on vacation when it comes in.
 

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ask your questions
 
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sixone

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I have a standing desk converter ordered. It goes on top of my current desk and comes with a mat. I'm excited about getting it, although I'll be on vacation when it comes in.

I want one. Do you have a link, please?
 

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Why didn't you spend a few dollars to get blinds and curtains that don't look like they were recovered from Section 8 housing?

hahaha i was debating posing a question about the blinds too but held off. i think yours is better worded than mine would have been anyways!
 

KidNiki1

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they got the round head and smile right, anyway. :p

they must have gotten this pic at night, since that's the only time i wear my glasses.

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sixone

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http://www.amazon.com/Standee-Classi...=stand+up+desk

:)

although you probably want the taller one as i am almost a foot shorter than you. :p

Thanks! I really want to do this, but I'm not sure whether the boss man will approve it.
 

Staples

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Never figured I needed one. I can get away from the keyboard to get in some exercise.

Besides, I think I'd be shaking too much to get much done.
 

Garet Jax

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ask your questions

Wow - thanks for the offer.

Do you use yours every work day?
Do you use it all day or only part of the day?
How long did it take for you to get accustomed to the walking workday?
Can you be on the phone with the treadmill running or is there too much background noise?
How did you deal with the rocking of the desk?
Have you found the switch to a walking workday helpful to your body?
Did you switch to this for specific health reasons?
Did the switch help or solve those problems?
 
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Garet Jax

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I can get away from the keyboard to get in some exercise.

I think the treadmill desk is a great idea, but does not replace personal workouts.

The human body is not meant to sit down for 8-10 hours per day. Up until the last 50 years, the human body spent the vast majority of its time in two positions: standing up and laying down. Sitting is a new position that comes with office jobs.

The desk treadmills allow you to work all/most/some of the day without needing to sit down.
 

AustinInDallas

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Wow - thanks for the offer.

Do you use yours every work day? 4/5ish
Do you use it all day or only part of the day?6 hours or so of the day
How long did it take for you to get accustomed to the walking workday? my previous job I was walking/standing for 8 hours, so it was an easy transition for me
Can you be on the phone with the treadmill running or is there too much background noise? Surprisingly yes, but i have a pretty good noise canceling headset. and my model is old and noisy, so im sure a new one would be whisper quiet
How did you deal with the rocking of the desk?attached to the wall, does not touch the treadmill
Have you found the switch to a walking workday helpful to your body? this would have been my first deskjob and i built it to avoid getting fatter
Did you switch to this for specific health reasons?see previous
Did the switch help or solve those problems?

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KidNiki1

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Whelp, I got my Standee desk. So far, I like it. It is a good height and the mat that comes with is nice and cushy. I expect for the next few days my feet will be a bit sore. I have a monitor riser, since I am so short, and it takes up a good portion of the Standee, which so far seems to be the only drawback. This leaves me very little room to write. Although, for the first few days anyway, that will give me opportunities to sit and rest my feet.

Pics of desk:

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