Keep fit while working with the Steelcase Walkstation: Desk and treadmill in one
Filed under: Computers | By: Peter Chubb
Posted on: October 20, 2007 | 1 Comment
Like so many of us we find it so hard to take the time out of our busy working life to one of the most important things, and that is exercise because once you are behind that desk of yours the world seems to move at a faster rate, and before you know most of the day has gone. Well it seems as if Steelcase has the answer with the Walkstation.
The Steelcase Walkstation is a desk and treadmill in one, so there are no more excuses for becoming overweight. Not much is known about the Walkstation, but what I do know is this treadmill or desk whatever you want to call it will set you back about $6,500.
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I can answer a lot of the questions here since I have been at a treadmill desk of my own now for 2 months. First, it works. I had back issues that have disappeared. I sleep like a baby at night and during the day I feel like I am on drugs….the good kind, endorphins. I walk 6 - 8 miles a day in my home office and sweating is not an issue unless I want to ramp it up a little while I am reading on the internet. I have lost 18 pounds already so I am a convert. The cost of the WalkStation is a concern for me but there is another product that offers more flexibility to use you own treadmill during the day as a desk and for exercise after work. It is called the TrekDesk. Pricing isnt set yet but it states on the TrekDesk website that it is going to be very affordable. They also are offering a pretty snazzy exercise ball chair that swings onto the treadmill (or off) for those moments when you have to sit. The website is http://www.trekdesk.com and has a lot of information on studies which focus on the long term benefits of walking. Hope this helps.