First few days using the treadmill desk workstation
My first words of wisdom on using your new treadmill desk would be this,
do not walk six miles your first day.
I did that and my legs hurt the next day, my knees hurt and I was walking like an old lady (not there is anything wrong with that).
Since I usually go full speed ahead with anything I attempt, this is not a surprise.
It felt so great to be moving and working and I was going so slow I really thought
it was hardly having any effect on my body.
I sat and worked on my other computer the day after.
Then yesterday I just stood and worked instead of moving.
This is working out well since one of the things I had looked into was a standing workstation.
I find it quite nice to stand while I am working.
I am just so sick of sitting all day.
So just a heads up for you, start off slower then I did!
September 27th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
I researched that question too and here is my post on it.
How long will a treadmill last with daily use?
September 20th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Hi – The thing I really ned to find good advice about is what kind of treadmill to get that will hold up under daily use at a slow speed? Do you have any sources on that kind of info/data? Thanks
September 18th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
Just curious as to how this is working out for you. I’m looking into this for myself and was glad to see that you had mentioned shin splints and sciatica as I’ve dealt with those nasty things too and they are a concern for me for exercising (the elliptical machine is right out, lol).
Anderyn
September 17th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Hi!
I read your blog and I like it a lot! I’m a German journalist, working for a German TV station in Washington D.C. I’m interested to do a piece on the Walkstation issue. Where do you live? As I’m searching for someone nearby to show how the Workstation idea works. Or do you know someone using the Workstation around here?
Thank you very much for your answer!
Best,
Heidi
September 1st, 2008 at 10:57 am
How has your foray into walking while using the computer fared since your first day?