My treadmill desk, iteration 1

[crispini]

I posted on here the other day asking if anyone here has set up a treadmill desk yet and got one response... so I thought I'd share this with the you guys... the new hot trend that's sweeping the web -- haha, well, not really, but it seemed like a pretty good idea when I ran across it. The whole idea is that you can work and walk at the same time -- you walk really slowly, no more than 1 mph, and your general overall higher level of activity means greater fitness. Anyway you can read more about it (lots of articles) here:

http://www.treadmill-desk.com/

So, I got a treadmill yesterday and I set up a "rough draft" of my new workspace, which I am posting from right now:


Obviously, the computer / monitor is a bit too far away for now. I have an "air desk" on order -- but we'll see, I may wind up just getting a new monitor and mounting it on the wall or something. Other than that, though, it's surprisingly easy to work at 1 mph. I've been in a meeting, I've been typing and mousing, all with no worries. And I've been walking at a gentle pace of 1 mph for 2 hours already today. I have to admit it feels pretty good to be up and moving around rather than sitting all cramped up at my usual desk.

[Dangerously Amused]

1. Cool. Please keep giving us updates!

I think it's a great idea, but I would like to see if it is doable as a DIY project. I would love to see how it works out for you.

Thanks! And good luck.

:hi:

[crispini]

3. I actually bought the "air desk" but haven't gotten it yet

it's here:
http://www.airdesks.com/treadmill_laptop.asp

However, it was on the spendy side, (almost 200) and I think a simple shelf would be very do-able. I'm going to see how I like it when it gets here and I may wind up just sending it back.

Meantime, I have the fonts on my monitor VERY LARGE so I can see things, haha.

[Kali]

2. make it green and sustainable by generating your own electricity!

Always thought that would be good for tee vee - some kind of stationary bike to keep the tee vee running while you watch.

[crispini]

4. I thought about getting a manual one,

the thing is that they require effort on your own to get started, and you can't adjust the incline on them when you run. Also, the electrics use very little electricity. Still, that could be a fun DIY project.

[DarkTirade]

5. My brother did that for a while

which is probably why he's in better shape than I am right now. :P

[motely36]

6. I think I would get tired of it

although I am not sure who fast of slow 1 MPH really is.