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My Treadmill Desk

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Re: My Treadmill Desk

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Post by mrfusion »

aspirant wrote: post #17
mrfusion wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is the last paragraph I see when I get to the bottom of the page: Noise — If you’re in an office environment noise is a real concern, especially for the $35 Craiglist special. There are exercise treadmills out there that are whisper quiet but you’ll need to find out which ones. I assume the new generation of treadmills geared for desk use are a fair bit quieter.

That is the last paragraph. Shouldn't be the last word though. You're seeing it cut off with the word "for" ? Anyone else?

I guess I was expecting a conclusion (or hopefully instructions on building one :-)

Re: My Treadmill Desk

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Post by contextual »

lifeformed wrote: post #26
contextual wrote: post #19

In the middle of a redwood forest. Is it because he "loves" nature so much he'll tear down dozens of redwood trees and displace wildlife so he can casually mention it in his blog posts? Anyone who destroys nature to be close to it does so out of ego, nothing more.

Wait, what? Since when was appreciating the aesthetics of nature bad? Since when was living in a cabin in the woods a nature-destroying venture? How did you conclude his motivations were solely narcissistic? Yes, he's living out there just so he can mention it in blog posts... This sort of extreme snap judgement just comes across as envy.

No, disgust. I'm exposing the truth and advocating for wildlife. I'm allowed to do that. It's my planet too.

Re: My Treadmill Desk

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Post by subsection1h »

nobodysfool2 wrote: post #6

All those things wrong about 'sitting' are wrong about standing also. It's the fact that your spine is supporting your weight that causes back pain and issues. If you are sitting, it's best to use the chair back to support your back so you can recline in a 135 degrees. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitting#Posture

> If you are sitting, it's best to use the chair back to support your back so you can recline in a 135 degrees.

This idea is supported by a study that focused only on the volunteers' backs, not their necks, shoulders, etc.

Re: My Treadmill Desk

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Post by subsection1h »

brador wrote: post #18

No doubt sitting is bad, but don't overthink this. The original and following studies could not possibly have controlled for every related variable. There's just too many potential nodes and arcs. If you're in generally good health, get a standing desk and call it a day. It could also be argued that having a treadmill desk leads to spending more time at the desk. Since treadmill means less work done due to fatigue +…

> get a standing desk and call it a day.

http://google.com/search?q=prolonged+standing

> Since treadmill means [...] less productivity because of loss of deep focus.

Is your conclusion based on personal experience with treadmill desks?

Re: My Treadmill Desk

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Post by aspirant »

contextual wrote: post #32
lifeformed wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Wait, what? Since when was appreciating the aesthetics of nature bad? Since when was living in a cabin in the woods a nature-destroying venture? How did you conclude his motivations were solely narcissistic? Yes, he's living out there just so he can mention it in blog posts... This sort of extreme snap judgement just comes across as envy.

No, disgust. I'm exposing the truth and advocating for wildlife. I'm allowed to do that. It's my planet too.

Then give up whatever device you are typing on, and never set foot again in whatever structure you are typing from. Surely you know that your activities have destroyed at least as much nature as whatever you're criticizing.

Re: My Treadmill Desk

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Post by wil421 »

jerf wrote: post #29
wil421 wrote: post #27

50%-20% of my days are spent on the phone. I doubt anyone would want to talk to me if I was huffing and puffing or breathing heavily into the phone. I think the best approach is to talk a jog during lunch it gets the blood flowing and make me less tired afterwards. EDIT: I didnt realize you would be walking at 0.5 MPH.

If you're huffing and puffing at .5 mph, you probably really need a walking desk...

I didnt realize that was how slow they were going. But just moving around with a headset you can hear the noise.

Re: My Treadmill Desk

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Post by okhotsk »

contextual wrote: post #32
lifeformed wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Wait, what? Since when was appreciating the aesthetics of nature bad? Since when was living in a cabin in the woods a nature-destroying venture? How did you conclude his motivations were solely narcissistic? Yes, he's living out there just so he can mention it in blog posts... This sort of extreme snap judgement just comes across as envy.

No, disgust. I'm exposing the truth and advocating for wildlife. I'm allowed to do that. It's my planet too.

What truth? You've asserted, in the form of a question, that OP was involved in the destruction of redwoods. You then make a statement that assumes an answer to the question you just posed.

Sounds like jealous to me!

Re: My Treadmill Desk

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Post by seszett »

wil421 wrote: post #27

50%-20% of my days are spent on the phone. I doubt anyone would want to talk to me if I was huffing and puffing or breathing heavily into the phone. I think the best approach is to talk a jog during lunch it gets the blood flowing and make me less tired afterwards. EDIT: I didnt realize you would be walking at 0.5 MPH.

I'd say if you're spending 50%-20% of your days on the (presumably wireless, cordless, mobile, whatever radiation-emitting technology) phone, then sitting is not the main concern you should have regarding your health.

Re: My Treadmill Desk

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Post by imacomputer2 »

I built a treadmill desk a few years ago and I love it. It's tough to get myself out of my chair to use it, but once I get started I like it.

It's definitely not an all day solution though. I usually start feeling tired after about 45 minutes. I start sweating at about 1 hour. After 1.5 hours, I need a break. So I go back the my sit down desk.

The basic idea is to avoid staying in one place for a long time. Treadmill for an hour or so, then site for a while. Repeat.

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