I'm not kidding. The New York Times did a story last week about the 100-percent-real treadmill desk: It looks like a treadmill. With a desk. And its users generally log a few miles a day. Got $6,400 (or act now! only $4,292!) or a really nice boss? It's yours. Or make your own for 49 bucks...well, plus the treadmill part.
Sounds weird--and can you imagine the workplace B.O.?!--but it certainly has the potential to fight the sedentary office lifestyle and toast some calories, boost productivity and, possibly, cut company health care costs because of healthier employees.
What do you think: crazy or cool?
Office gotcha down? Hit the treadmill...desk...
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cardiovascular,
office life,
personal health,
weight loss
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Hi Kate,
It's definitely cool! Because it works.
Give it a shot and join our community of treadmill desk users at http://officewalkers.ning.com.
-Brad (from the NYT article)
I would LOVE to try one! I used to get so antsy sitting in a gray cubicle all day.
Get more use out of treadmills by adding in a treadmill desk like the TrekDesk (http://www.trekdesk.com). I have a Tunturi and it has lasted more than 20 years believe it or not but I never really used it that much until I found out about treadmill desks. Now I get all of my exercise in while I work and never feel bored.
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