Ever think about working out, while at work, but then the day ends and you’re no longer interested? Well that might change. A study by Dr. James Levine, an endocrinologist, showed people burn more calories by doing simple things such as walking to the copy machine, or pacing around. That concept is being applied to a growing number of small business and offices across the country, by having employees get a workout while working, with what is now called the Treadmill Desk. Tasks such as reading reports or using the computer can be done while walking on a treadmill. Here's a short clip about it:
As I sit and type this, I can’t help but think how different it would be if I were to be walking and typing. It will definitely cut back the number of days I go to the gym and can help burn calories without missing a beat at work. According to Dr. Levine, there is a future in working while being
active, and has had his team in the MAYO clinic do that for the past 5
years. For example when they have a conference, they talk about
business while walking around a track field. Dr. Levine says his
revolutionaty machine and concept will help with the growing obesity in
the work place and help companies save millions in healthcare costs.
Do you think a treadmill desk will be an effective strategy in helping fight obesity?Would you use a Treadmill Desk at work?
This wouldn't be very effective... People just become less productive at work because they'd be splitting their concentration in two no matter how. It's great if they're doing simple paperwork, but any important, I wouldn't count on a report written by someone who typed it up while they were on a treadmill...
also, he says that we're built for walking, but he didn't say we were built to walk AND do something on the side.
I think it's a good idea, but if I was trying to read or write anything I needed to concentrate on...
Well, I would stop walking and the treadmill would keep going. Abrasions would occur, and I would be banned as a danger in the workplace =)
I'd totally do it! I do a lot of good thinking while going on walks, and I get poor blood circulation in my legs while sitting for too long. When I get done with work my body is sometimes very sore because of the interesting positions I sit in trying to get comfortable at my desk. I get fidgety and can't concentrate. Getting up and walking around during work wastes time, of course, so this seems like the perfect solution. Even having the treadmill on a very slow speed would help with blood flow and continuous movement. I think it ought to be manditory for everyone to get in at least 10,000 steps a day at work. They could split them up anyway they like-a run while reading or short walks throughout the day. But it would definitely solve a lot of obesity problems!
sure, i'd use it - and while you're at it, extend it to college lecture halls! i usually study or read while i'm on the treadmill or bike, anyway. it would probably go a long way to reduce fidgeting like nail-biting, leg bouncing... and prevent dozing off during those reeeaaaaally long lectures.
That's what I've wanted for home.
Omg amazing. I would so use that. Unfortunately, being in an art field, part of my work might be too detail-focused to perform while in motion. Of course, I could probably do most photoshop functions while on a treadmill.
I actually own a variation of this that I have at my personal desk in my dorm... it's a very small under-desk "bike", which is basically a set of weighted peddles. You just peddle away while working on anything to burn a few extra calories each day. Genius!
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This wouldn't be very effective... People just become less productive at work because they'd be splitting their concentration in two no matter how. It's great if they're doing simple paperwork, but any important, I wouldn't count on a report written by someone who typed it up while they were on a treadmill...
@kedward6@xanga - ya
no more masturbating in your cubicle.
also,
he says that we're built for walking, but he didn't say we were built to walk AND do something on the side.
I think it's a good idea, but if I was trying to read or write anything I needed to concentrate on...
Well, I would stop walking and the treadmill would keep going. Abrasions would occur, and I would be banned as a danger in the workplace =)
I'd totally do it! I do a lot of good thinking while going on walks, and I get poor blood circulation in my legs while sitting for too long. When I get done with work my body is sometimes very sore because of the interesting positions I sit in trying to get comfortable at my desk. I get fidgety and can't concentrate. Getting up and walking around during work wastes time, of course, so this seems like the perfect solution. Even having the treadmill on a very slow speed would help with blood flow and continuous movement. I think it ought to be manditory for everyone to get in at least 10,000 steps a day at work. They could split them up anyway they like-a run while reading or short walks throughout the day. But it would definitely solve a lot of obesity problems!
sure, i'd use it - and while you're at it, extend it to college lecture halls! i usually study or read while i'm on the treadmill or bike, anyway. it would probably go a long way to reduce fidgeting like nail-biting, leg bouncing... and prevent dozing off during those reeeaaaaally long lectures.
That's what I've wanted for home.
Omg amazing. I would so use that. Unfortunately, being in an art field, part of my work might be too detail-focused to perform while in motion. Of course, I could probably do most photoshop functions while on a treadmill.
I actually own a variation of this that I have at my personal desk in my dorm... it's a very small under-desk "bike", which is basically a set of weighted peddles. You just peddle away while working on anything to burn a few extra calories each day. Genius!