https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:54:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-136777 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:20:30 +0000 Mrs. Blue 136777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the idea, but I think I bounce to much even when walking. I've never been able to read on a treadmill, so I doubt I could write or type. But then again, I've always been going at a faster pace. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts if you do get one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-136702 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:44:34 +0000 mrsjyw 136702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's a great idea, but I would be one of those ones that fell off the wagon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-136643 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:22:56 +0000 bienlivingdesign 136643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's brilliant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-134518 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:32:14 +0000 mrstilly 134518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty lucky that even though I have a mainly office job, I do walk a bit during the day between buildings and when I'm working with the kids as opposed to doing the paperwork part of my job. </p> <p>I don't think I'd be able to concentrate while walking and I think I would rather have a regular treadmill that is able to be used for running too and fit in walks/runs during they day, like while I'm on the phone. Although if most of your job is on the computer, I can see the appeal. I'd probably try to make my own with a regular treadmill that I could separate. It could probably be around the same price and more useful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-134501 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:17:36 +0000 MsLipGloss 134501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrBee: It should totally come equipped with a playlist for you . . . like with the Rocky *Eye of the Tiger* track. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-134482 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:03:42 +0000 Andrea 134482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I would want to walk that much. I would rather take an hour and work out a few times a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-134352 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:08:00 +0000 chopsuey 134352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I guess walking at a super slow pace would be ok. Treadmill desks are so expensive though. Im not coordinated enough to walk while working. Plus Would rather work out 30 mins vigorously.<br /> I think your legs would die after an 8 hour day of walking. People with standing desks need to take a break and sit every once in a while </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-134320 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:34:09 +0000 mrbee 134320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: I would, but standing doesn't burn nearly as many calories as walking! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-134319 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:33:39 +0000 mrbee 134319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: The general idea is to walk one mile per hour...</p> <p>As alongfarview mentioned, there's a growing body of research showing that sitting a lot is bad for your mortality (even if you run every day!). That's got me thinking it'd be good to walk a few hours every day, even if it's just 1 mph!</p> <p>Anyone have any thoughts on which model of treadmill desk to buy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-134314 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:30:58 +0000 Boogs 134314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's a cool idea if you have the coordination to walk and work at the same time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-134312 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:28:46 +0000 chopsuey 134312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha. You should just use a standing desk! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-134296 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:17:07 +0000 MamaMoose 134296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't do it. I think it makes more sense to just buy a regular treadmill and fit in a 30 minute run when you can. The problem with the treadmill desks is that they top out at 4mph. So you can't use them to really get your heart rate up. It's certainly great to move as much as you can throughout the day... but to me it seems like a waste of money to buy a treadmill that I can't actually run on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-134290 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:13:43 +0000 mediagirl 134290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it would be difficult to concentrate on working and walking at the same time. It's a great idea if you're coordinated enough to use one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-134267 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:52:00 +0000 alongfarview 134267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would love one! Especially with the research that's coming out about sitting a lot is bad for us (even with exercise in there, being sedentary the rest of the day isn't a good thing). I've never been in a position to have a treadmill desk yet, but hopefully one day... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/considering-buying-a-treadmill-desk#post-134260 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:46:13 +0000 mrbee 134260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've lost a good amount of weight by changing my diet, but now it's time to incorporate exercise into my daily life. Now that I have kids, I can't see myself exercising every day unless I find a way to weave it into my work.</p> <p>So, I've been considering getting a treadmill desk. You can see some news stories on them here:<br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DllRmd9jyc" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DllRmd9jyc</a></p> <p>What do you think of this treadmill desk?</p> <p><a href="http://www.treadmilldeskinc.com/shadow.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.treadmilldeskinc.com/shadow.html</a> </p>