Other Creative and Fun Desk Ideas

Build your own standing desk!

Space-saving standing desks can be pretty expensive, which is why a DIY project like this one can be a wallet-loving alternative. This particular desk was made using some IKEA tech, as well as items from the hardware store. The owners didn’t give us many details on the process, but […]

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Sitting all day is bad for your health! What to do about it.

Don’t just sit there. Really

From the LA Times:

The chair is out to kill us,’ a Mayo doctor says. Several studies point to the health risks of too much sitting.

“Prolonged sitting is not what nature intended for us,” says Dr. Camelia Davtyan, clinical professor of medicine and director of women’s health at the […]

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Sitting down can cause long term damage to your health

A study of Australian office workers in the journal Human Factors in 2009 found that people perform best at computer tasks when sitting. Standing reduced their work-rate slightly — while walking around while working had an even worse impact.

Asking staff to swap their chairs for stability balls does not help, either. These are designed […]

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Sitting can be lethal, any movement counts

Why do some people who consume the same amount of food as others gain more weight? […]

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Using a pedometer to see how far you are walking

Keeping track of steps using a pedometer while using a treadmill desk workstation […]

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What do you do to keep fit during the day? Take our poll

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Ideas for getting started with your treadmill desk walker.

First you have to have a treadmill that you can turn into a desk. You can see my method here.

Or check out other peoples design and creative ideas here and here.

These have been around since 2005/06 from what I have researched and companies are bringing these treadmill desk stations in to create […]

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Creating variety while using the treadmill, using weights to increase your metabolism

I have been using my treadmill desk workstation for over 3 months now.

I have lost 4 pounds! This is with no change to my diet and no other exercise whatsoever. I only use it around 2-3 hours a day. Now that the novelty has worn off- I was trying to find ways to actually […]

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Successfully using your Treadmill, simple ways to increase your metabolism

What makes using the treadmill a success? Simple Ways To Raise Metabolism

How would you like to learn how to raise your metabolism and turn your body into a fat burning machine? Not everyone has the same metabolism and that’s why there are those people that seem to eat anything they want and never gain […]

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How long should a treadmill last?

Treadmills have become the hottest home exercise choice. According to the National Sporting Goods Association, treadmill sales have exceeded those of all other home exercise equipment.

It’s easy to understand why. Next to good shoes, a treadmill may be a runner’s best friend. Practically anything your training demands–hills, tempo, intervals, long distance–you can do on […]

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