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Sitting can be lethal, any movement counts

Linda Lee — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:24:22 +0000

I just read this story in the New York Times, “Sitting can be Lethal” Here is a excerpt from the story that relates to treadmill workstations. In a motion-tracking study, Dr. Levine found that obese subjects averaged only 1,500 daily movements and nearly 600 minutes sitting. In my trial with the magic underwear, I came out [...]

Using a pedometer to see how far you are walking

Linda Lee — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:37:20 +0000

I read Valerie Bertinelli’s book “Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time“, and she mentioned that Jenny Craig has them walk 10,000 steps a day. I decided it was time to finally buy a pedometer. This is the one I bought by the way, and it is really nice! I started tracking my steps [...]

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

Linda Lee — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:20:21 +0000

poll by twiigs.com

Ideas for getting started with your treadmill desk walker.

Linda Lee — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:09:23 +0000

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 an area where employees can [...]

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

Linda Lee — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:22:30 +0000

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 speed up [...]

Successfully using your Treadmill, simple ways to increase your metabolism

Linda Lee — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:16:24 +0000

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 a pound. [...]

How long should a treadmill last?

Linda Lee — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:12:15 +0000

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 a [...]

Media Sightings for our blog!

Linda Lee — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:58:25 +0000

“I Put In 5 Miles at the Office” (New York Times) Treadmill desk facilitates working and working out (phillyburbs.com) Desk treadmill allows users to do their work while getting a workout (Detroit Free Press)

Sitting Slows Metabolism – How to Not Sit Still? Use a standing desk or treadmill desk

Linda Lee — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:05:40 +0000

Sitting Slows Metabolism – How to Not Sit Still? 10 Tips to Stop Sitting Still By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com Sitting still might be killing you. In the short run, it may be slowing your metabolism so you burn less fat when you finally get up and exercise. That is the concern of Dr. Marc T. Hamilton in a [...]

Working while walking on my treadmill desk progress report

Linda Lee — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:07:48 +0000

I have had this treadmill desk for a few months now and I have not used it as much as I planned. But wait, I have a good excuse. I have sciatica. I had to stop running and speed walking with my friends because it was kicking up something bad. I get a steroid shot about once every [...]