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Much better to be in a controlled environment that does not distract you from your work but takes into account all the evolution that has taken place so far.
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.
If you use an earbud headset are you subject to the same radiation than say putting a phone/bluetooth device against your head?
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 +…
Actually, at such a low speed I find it only helps focus. It's meditative, similar to how a labyrinth is an ancient meditative walking device. Also, our bodies evolved walking 10+ miles per day. Not standing in one place for hours. The broader point is about reconciling modern lifestyles with the evolutionary past that we are still largely bound by.
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
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 +…
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…
Regardless, I am a big fan of breaks; if I'm out hiking I'll also stop every couple of hours to sit down for a bit. And really, when I'm sitting I try to stand up and move around every couple of hours.
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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 don't think it's cutting off for them. The lack of margin at the bottom makes it feel unfinished though.
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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.
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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.