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Hacking a $200 Under Desk Exercise Bike

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Re: Hacking a $200 Under Desk Exercise Bike

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Post by geocar »

brailsafe wrote: post #106
mandeepj wrote: post #97

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> "Free up" brain power Same. When I have to seriously think about the code I'm writing - I stop the music. I think that goes against a lot of people who continuously jam music while writing code.

I don't mind music when the work is mundane, but I fucking hate needing to have something playing to drown out the sounds of people around me when I need to really think (best done in silence or with cafe noise for me). I honestly don't know how people actually do hard things in an office.

> I honestly don't know how people actually do hard things in an office.

I close the door.

Re: Hacking a $200 Under Desk Exercise Bike

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Post by flippinburgers »

mandeepj wrote: post #97
terry_y_comb wrote: post #81

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"Free up" brain power: I turn off the radio when I need to focus driving on the road (e.g. traffic, rain, snow) It sounds absurds. But I think some may do the same.

> "Free up" brain power Same. When I have to seriously think about the code I'm writing - I stop the music. I think that goes against a lot of people who continuously jam music while writing code.

I have to have total silence as well when seeking complete focus.

Re: Hacking a $200 Under Desk Exercise Bike

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Post by codeyperson »

brailsafe wrote: post #106
mandeepj wrote: post #97

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> "Free up" brain power Same. When I have to seriously think about the code I'm writing - I stop the music. I think that goes against a lot of people who continuously jam music while writing code.

I don't mind music when the work is mundane, but I fucking hate needing to have something playing to drown out the sounds of people around me when I need to really think (best done in silence or with cafe noise for me). I honestly don't know how people actually do hard things in an office.

White (or brown) noise!

Re: Hacking a $200 Under Desk Exercise Bike

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Post by mackrevinack »

cosmodisk wrote: post #75

Is it just me or the world gone a bit over the top trying to squeeze in a million things into any given second of our time? This Under Desk Exercise Bike is like a wearable chair to me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Q1uCYK6wnjk

yea maybe, but where i live it rains most of the year so i cant get out to cycle anyway. i have an exercise bike inside but i find it incredibly boring and also my ass starts to hurt after 20 minutes because its an uncomfortable position to be sitting in... so something like this actually seems like a better idea

Re: Hacking a $200 Under Desk Exercise Bike

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Post by mackrevinack »

josefresco wrote: post #9

Is it practical to do fine mouse work while pedaling? Or is pedaling more something you do while checking email etc.? I know if someone so much as jiggles my desk I immediately notice.

depends what type you use. trackpoints or rollerball mouse would work better since your hand movement isn't translated as much or at all

Re: Hacking a $200 Under Desk Exercise Bike

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Post by HenryBemis »

brailsafe wrote: post #106
mandeepj wrote: post #97

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> "Free up" brain power Same. When I have to seriously think about the code I'm writing - I stop the music. I think that goes against a lot of people who continuously jam music while writing code.

I don't mind music when the work is mundane, but I fucking hate needing to have something playing to drown out the sounds of people around me when I need to really think (best done in silence or with cafe noise for me). I honestly don't know how people actually do hard things in an office.

3M - Peltor earmuffs/noise cancellers. I got two pairs of them, one next to the desk, one next to the bed. Anytime there is any noise that I cannot control, I put these on and (almost) everything goes away. After 30 seconds I only hear my heartbeat, and that 'goes away' after 1-2 minutes giving me (almost) total silence.

At $20, it is the best one I've tried. It is not 'active' (mic filtering & speakers), it just has good foam tech.

(not a ref link) https://www.amazon.com/3M-Peltor-Optime-Earmuff-H10A/dp/B007...

If you get used to the 'weight' (not that much) they are also great for your meditation time.

Re: Hacking a $200 Under Desk Exercise Bike

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Post by HenryBemis »

Auracle wrote: post #107
novok wrote: post #60

I've tried desk treadmills with a standing desk, bike desks which are designed for a laptop and under desk pedalers like this. I end up ditching them all in the end because the movement is distracting enough to not let me get into the zone. Whenever I need to focus on something I instinctually stop moving to 'free up' brain power to execute whatever I'm doing better, be it a computer game, writing or coding. Also you…

I’ve got a treadmill walking desk - two, actually. I’m in a bit of a unique situation where I do two types of jobs on my computer. I do both photography and some development. I can do all my photography tasks while walking at a fairly slow pace, 2mph or so. I’ll often walk 4 or 5 hours a day. I can’t, however, concentrate on an audiobook at the same time while culling photos. Editing and retouching are so automatic I…

When I was coding, I could only listen to (soft) music when I was doing the visuals (colors, buttons, screens). At the time of writing code I would require absolute silence (noise cancallers I mentioned on another comment further up).

Re: Hacking a $200 Under Desk Exercise Bike

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Post by kreeben »

geocar wrote: post #111
brailsafe wrote: post #106

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't mind music when the work is mundane, but I fucking hate needing to have something playing to drown out the sounds of people around me when I need to really think (best done in silence or with cafe noise for me). I honestly don't know how people actually do hard things in an office.

> I honestly don't know how people actually do hard things in an office. I close the door.

What is "door"?
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