A Walking Machine Desk Can Improve Your Work Productivity

Walking during your workday is a great way to get more exercise without having to sacrifice time. In addition, combining walking with your work can increase productivity.

Poltrock's encourages exercise through games, walking meetings, and treadmill desks. The company has discovered that employees are more energetic and are more productive.

Health Benefits

Doctors recommend at minimum 10,000 steps per day to maintain your health however, many find it hard to exercise enough during their working hours. You can meet your fitness goals using the treadmill desk. Some treadmills are designed to fit Holdfiturn Under Desk Walking Pad - Remote Controlled desks, while others are designed to be an office desk that allows you to sit while walking.

Some studies have found that treadmill desks improves health outcomes, such as weight loss and reduced cholesterol and triglycerides. The same is true of standing desks, which have been shown to reduce the risk of sitting.

You can feel more productive and energetic at work if you use treadmill desks, however you should be cautious not to overdo it. It is possible to be afflicted with neck, back or shoulder pain if you utilize a treadmill desk for too long. Avoid doing repetitive tasks, such as typing while walking.

Raegan Politrock is a client strategy assistant at advertising agency Attentive. She uses a treadmill and feels more energetic throughout the day. She began using the desk around a year ago, and now runs between two and four hours on her treadmill for 10 to 20 miles daily. She says her work has improved because of her increased energy. Levine and his team from the Minneapolis-based Salo consulting firm recently conducted a study that produced similar results. They studied 18 employees rotating between the treadmill desk for six months, walking approximately three hours each day. They observed that cholesterol levels were lower and employees were more productive compared to those who worked at traditional desks.

Ergonomics

Doctors recommend that you walk at least 10,000 steps per day to remain healthy. However, juggling work, kids and other obligations can make it difficult to find time. A treadmill desk can help you stay on track, but without losing the productivity you require to keep going at work. It is important to conduct some research about the ergonomics of treadmill desks prior to buying one. Unintentional use can result in back, neck and wrist pain.

In general, treadmill desks are designed to improve ergonomics by allowing users to switch positions frequently. By alternating between sitting and standing and sitting, you'll be more active and reduce the risk of long-term health issues such as obesity and high blood pressure. If you're planning on using a treadmill, be sure it is designed for office use and ensure that your monitor is adjusted to the correct height.

Ergonomic issues are especially problematic when treadmill desks depend on an incline function. The new NordicTrack treadmill Bigzzia Under Desk Treadmill - Lightweight And Quiet, for instance allows you to adjust the treadmill to an incline position but doesn't offer the option of mounting an LCD tray or keyboard arm. You'll need to hunch forward over your keyboard and screen and this can cause wrist strain and increase the chance of repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

The iMovR SteadyType desk, on the other hand it comes with a keyboard tray built-in that allows you to assume the correct ergonomic position while typing. This position helps prevent stress on shoulders and back as well as the neck while also reducing pressure on the wrist and reducing the risk of anchoring your keyboard to the edge of the desk. It's also more sturdy than other adjustable-height two-legged desks.

If you are a beginner begin small and gradually increase the time you spend at the treadmill desk until 20 or 30 mins per day. It can be difficult to change to walking and typing from a comfortable, supportive chair, so it's crucial to start slowly and increase your endurance. Once you've built up your stamina you can increase the duration of your workouts as well as the speed at which you walk.

Cost

The walking treadmill desk is a combination of a standard workstation and a small treadmill. This is a great choice for those who want to exercise more in your day but don't have time go to the gym. The desk is designed to be ergonomic and can accommodate an ordinary laptop. It's also cheaper than normal treadmills and can be used as a normal desk without the treadmill attached. Walkolution treadmills can also be used in open offices and libraries without causing disturbance to others. They also require less maintenance than standard treadmills. Click here to learn more.