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   dorpus, Jun 7th, 2005 @ 7:48pm

   
   

   But can you think?

   Can you debug code while walking? I know I cannot do advanced math equations and swim at the same time -- rather dangerous, in fact.
   
   

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   Shawn, Jun 7th, 2005 @ 7:56pm

   
   

   No Subject Given

   Maybe they saw Woody Allen's Bananas. There's a great scene where he demonstrates a desk with resistance bars, weights, stationary bike, and a basketball hoop to help with the relexes.

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   admin, Jun 7th, 2005 @ 9:49pm

   
   

   others may hate you

   when I worked on a trading desk I spent much of the day standing with phone in hand and it annoyed the
   hell out of other people who were made nervous by
   my standing up. And those were the days I didn't
   bring the bloody axe to work.
   

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   data64, Jun 8th, 2005 @ 2:53am

   
   

   Replacing the chair

   One related trend that seems to be catching on at the place I work is to use an exercise ball instead of a chair.

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   StevenJ, Jun 9th, 2005 @ 5:12am

   
   

   Re: But can you think?

   The cubicle treadmill should be a perfect fit at many companies ... they already have employees who are convinced they are running in place and not getting anywhere.

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   Barb, Sep 9th, 2005 @ 5:14am

   
   

   treadmill computer workstation combo

   Where can I get one!!?

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   wincha, Dec 25th, 2006 @ 7:54pm

   
   

   I'd love to do this but who would pay for it? How much would it cost? How expensive would be to hook up my pc and phone. I talk on the phone and work at my computer all day and work for an insurance company. Great idea! But who pays and how much? Does anyone sell a low cost treadmill that doesn't take that much space? Cubes are not that big.

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   joyce blakeman, Feb 1st, 2007 @ 5:52am

   
   

   Re: treadmill desks

   I noticed your message about treadmill desks and the questions you had which are ones (we) have. Did you get any answers esp who is manufacturing these and how to order one.

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   Jay Buster, Jun 9th, 2007 @ 7:25pm

   
   

   Build Your Own Treadmill Desk

   Hello from atop my Treadmill, I have a blog devoted entirely to the “Treadmill Desk”. It’s designed to guide users in the design, construction and operation of their Treadmill Desks. I don’t sit at my “normal” desk anymore unless I have to, like when I’m doing my tax return and there’s lots of papers. Here's the URL: http://www.Treadmill-Desk.com/ Don’t miss the movies and slide shows! Thanks, Jay Buster http://www.Treadmill-Desk.com/

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    ToniD, Jul 17th, 2007 @ 1:47pm

    
    

    Re: treadmill computer workstation combo

    You can't get one--nobody has gone to market yet with this idea, although it's clearly just a matter of time. You have to make your own.

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    Sue, Apr 10th, 2008 @ 2:32pm

    
    

    It Works

    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 www.trekdesk.com and has a lot of information on studies which focus on the long term benefits of walking. Hope this helps.

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    Sean, Apr 23rd, 2008 @ 3:39pm

    
    

    Thanks for the info on the TrekDesk, it seems to be the best treadmill desk option out there.

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    asdf, Feb 5th, 2010 @ 9:33am

    
    

    Re: But can you think?

    That is when you sit down.

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