How a treadmill desk can help you save time by exercising while being productive
If you don’t have enough time to exercise then treadmill desks are a great way to get yourself moving during a busy workday. They will help you reach 10,000 steps per day. As an added bonus, you will also be more focused and productive. Moving your body while you work increases your focus and productivity.
It sometimes takes a week or so to get used to walking and working but it is only a matter of time. After a few days, you will be able to type, read and even write while walking at a slow pace.
A while ago, I decided I have to be more active. I had gone from running a marathon to pretty much not moving all day. I made a list of things to do to get back in shape and one of them included getting a treadmill desk to move more during my day. I researched all the active desks on the market and I share this research with you below. I will also share the treadmill desk that I got in the end after thorough research.
Since I started using a treadmill desk:
- I get my 10,000 steps in nearly every day (compared to about 2,000 steps per day without the treadmill desk)
- I am more focused and more productive
- I feel better
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What is a treadmill desk?
A treadmill desk is basically a height-adjustable standing desk with an option to stand or walk at a slow pace on a treadmill while working. You can get an all-in-one treadmill desk that includes a built-in desk and treadmill or you can mix and match and get an adjustable desk with an under-desk treadmill.
Desk Treadmill
Lifespan Treadmill Desk
The LifeSpan TR1200-DT7 treadmill desk has a good-sized wide desk that is comfortable to work on. The workstation can be used with the desk and the treadmill or you can remove the treadmill and use the desk as a standing desk. The desk can easily be adjusted to your height with a touch of a button. If you step off it for more than 5 seconds then it automatically pauses.
The compact under-desk treadmill detects each step taken to count your steps. The console readouts include: distance walked, calories burned, total walk and run time, step count, and an adjustable speed of 0.4 to 4 MPH. The maximum speed is only 4.0 MPH, so if you are looking to use this treadmill for a cardio workout when you are not working then this is not a good product for you.
The upkeep is relatively easy and all you need to do is to apply silicone lubrication every 3 months or 40 hours of usage.
The Life span treadmill desk measures 68.5″ (L) x 28.5″ (W).
The portable wheels make it easy to remove the treadmill from the desk when you prefer to stand or sit.
LifeSpan offers a free Active Trac app to track your progress over time. Since the desk has Bluetooth capability, you can sync your activity data to an iPhone or Android.
NordicTrack Treadmill Desk
NordicTrack currently does not have an office treadmill desk but it is really easy to create one with any of their great treadmills and an adjustable treadmill desk attachment. See the DIY treadmill desk below.
If you are looking to use your treadmill at a slow speed when in the office and as a cardio workout when you are not working then a NordicTrack treadmill desk is a better option than the compact slow treadmill that is for office use only.
