Day Two – Testing A Treadmill Walk Station
Did you read part one?
How I made a treadmill work walk station.
Here’s the link.
“Day One -Building A Treadmill Work Walk Station”
Day Two
I stand on the treadmill in front of my new treadmill desk.
Computer is in place.
Try typing.
Feeling comfortable.
Treadmill is off.
Articles about work walk stations say it’s best to set the speed of the treadmill no greater than one mile per hour.
I try that.
This is different.
I am aware of the sounds.
My shoes on the treadmill.
The belt turning.
My thoughts.
At times it’s difficult to both type and walk at the same time.
I’ve now worked for a short period of time.
Reading. Typing. Thinking. Walking.
Eighteen minutes pass. Sixty calories burned.
I’m liking this.
Now it’s 28 minutes.
Where did the time go?
Have other things to do.
Time out.
I’m back at my treadmill desk.
I work on this article as I walk.
Sometimes I feel a little wobbly.
My attention drifts.
I look out the window.
I’m aware I’m walking.
Typing.
In some ways it’s effortless.
In other ways, kind of strange.
I realize just like learning anything new, this will take some time getting used to.
I wonder if I’ll like it.
I hope so.
I just checked how many steps I walk in one minute.
I’m averaging 75.
It’s reported for optimum fitness we should walk 10,000 steps a day.
At this pace, if all I do is work while using my treadmill desk, in 133 minutes I’ll have my ten thousand steps walked.
That’s just over two hours and I already have 45 minutes behind me.
That’s easily doable.
I try writing on notepaper as I walk.
I see that too will take a little getting used to.
I’ve talked on the phone while walking on the treadmill in the past, so I know that won’t be an issue.
I may have to stop to write out a message.
The shoes I’m wearing are rubbing my heels.
I miss my summer sandals on warm days like today, but don’t feel they’re the appropriate footwear to wear while walking on a treadmill.
Think safe, Barbara.
So far I haven’t placed anything on my treadmill desk except for my computer, some paper and a pen.
Having a glass of water close by would be nice.
I’ll see if I can find a bottle with a lid.
Certainly wouldn’t want to take the chance of spilling water.
One hour.
One mile behind me.
So far. So good.
I’m back.
Different shoes.
These feel much better. I feel more stable. Walking is easier.
Got my water. Mmmmmm. Tastes good.
I look out the window.
Watch the summer rain storm.
It’s good to see the rain come down.
It will cool the air. Water the grass.
Looked online for prefab treadmill desks.
Steelcase sells one for $4199, including treadmill.
Amazon has the TrekDesk Treadmill Desk* for less than $500.
I like the looks of it. (see photo)
It’s bigger than mine, has a cup holder and more space for office supplies.
Read the reviews.
Almost everyone is saying except for the assembly of it being a little difficult, they love it.
I can see this concept moving into offices.
Instead of just sitting in a cubicle all day, employees could exercise at the same time.
Healthy employees means less absenteeism.
Higher morale.
Better productivity.
With obesity being on the rise, this could be the ticket.
Lightening is striking close by.
I best log off.
I walked for 92 minutes (just over 1.5 miles).
WooHoo!
Feeling good.
I’m loving my treadmill work walk station.
To be continued….
Disclaimer: This blog post is not to be construed as medical advice or treatment. Please consult with your physician or a qualified health care provider prior to beginning any exercise program.
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Tags: desks, exercise, fitness, homemade, laptop, multi-task, obesity, productivity, Station, treadmill, treadmill desk, walk work station, WorkJuly 28th, 2010 / 3 Comments » / by Barbara Swafford
