I've been working at a standing desk for close to 10 years. When I talk on the phone I'm constantly pacing. At my house I end up walking in circles around the island in my kitchen. At work, I stand on a balance board to keep my body occupied. In a strange way, it seems to help me focus.
I've thought about trying to turn a treadmill or exercise bike into a workstation but never got the energy to make it happen. After seeing this treadmill desk, I may have to finally give it a try!
Hat tip: Mike Subelsky
I remember watching a Dateline or 20/20 story about Dr. James A. Levine. He is a huge proponent of the treadmill desk and described his himself as "taking life at 1 MPH", although he recommends 0.7 MPH for optimum whatever.
Supposedly, not only is there a huge up tick in calories burned (aka weight loss -> lower health insurance premiums), but people who use them all describe how much more energy they have at the end of the day. Are we going to see these around the OtherInbox offices someday? :)
Posted by: Hoon Park | December 03, 2008 at 10:48 PM