Treadmill Desk: Online Information About Treadmill Desks

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noreply@blogger.com (In Net We Trust) — Mon, 04 May 2009 03:49:00 +0000

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Yep, that is a picture of a $4,000+ Steelcase Walkstation next to my $200 (plus treadmill) DIY treadmill desk. That stick in the middle is a computer microphone for my voice activated software - which really helps as it is easier than typing and mouse movement on a moving treadmill.
See my super secret treadmill desk workout techniques below.

I know, I know, not everyone likes to read, and many have a short attention span, so I am catering to you "rapid fire" visitors first. For the more refined, those who demand more, more, more, there is, umm, more, below.

Anyways, for the those who need treadmill desk information fast, here is the fast information - Get On, Walk Fast - at least as fast as you can.

There is a picture above (duh), and, gasp, video below to wet your whistle on treadmill desks.

SUPER TREADMILL SECRET #1

OK, want to see my Four super-secret technique for WANTING to use your treadmill desk at home (or even work - if your boss can't see your screen)?

SUPER TREADMILL SECRET #2
And, for our first 15 callers only, I have prepared the all-encompassing master treadmill list, aptly entitled, 16 Healthy Reasons To Buy A Treadmill Desk. Here are a few snippets to let you know why celebrities, presidents, athletes and regular folk, and even you, should buy a treadmill:

* Keeps you off the couch (but not your psychiatrists couch, or the casting director's couch), and you can still watch TV or work on your computer while exercising.

* Makes you a real smarty pants - like you aren't already. Any neurologist moron (Wu CW, Chen YC, Yu L, Chen HI, Jen CJ, Huang AM, Tsai HJ, Chang YT, Kuo YM. Treadmill exercise counteracts the suppressive effects of peripheral lipopolysaccharide on hippocampal neurogenesis and learning and memory. J Neurochem. 2007 Dec;103(6):2471-81. Epub 2007 Oct 22.) knows that exercise stimulates the formation of neurons... like, duh, who doesn't know that and blog about it in their spare time? But, did you know that those little connections, yeah synapses, get stronger when you work out. It is also increases, umm, what do you call it, umm, umm, oh yeah, memory. Works for me...

* Better sex life - healthy body = healthy libido. Yeah, I am now up to once a year, (well, in a good year that is). What a stud I be... and I owe it all to the 17.3 hours a day I spend on my treadmill desk.

* Live long and prosper - no that is not a Vulcan proverb, it is proven that people who are physically active simply live longer. Physical activity (and visiting certain online web sites) makes your heart work harder and get stronger. If you regularly exercise on your treadmill desk, you can also decrease your chance of heart disease by lowering your blood pressure and increasing that good HDL cholesterol. Yeah, I remember reading about the James Fixx, who wrote the book Running, died young, but I have always said how much younger would he have passed away if he wasn't working out.

The rest of the reasons, below, are found at 16 Healthy Reasons To Buy A Treadmill Desk

* As Olivia Newton-John sang in her hit song, "Let's get Cognitive"
* Lower your cholesterol without drugs (at least without prescription drugs)
* Help control of type 2 diabetes with Twinkies.

* Lower your blood pressure without dying!

* Weight control. You know that old adage, "Garbage in, garbage on (your hips),"

* Muscle strength without 'roids. Annoy your dealer
* Bone strength we won't have to see Sally Fields on TV anymore pushing drugs on old people
* Exercise promotes better night sleep. Works for me... I went from 12 hours a night ...
* Stress management. I SAID STRESS MANAGEMENT, DID YOU HEAR ME?
* Tom Cruise was right - yelling at Oprah works. I watch Oprah and yell at her for the entire hour. Makes me feel really good.

Now for the rest of us, those who savor compelling content, valuable information, insightful, umm, insights and more...

Alright now, so maybe those washboard abs your once had are morphing into a gelatinous, droopy, slightly bouncy mass like you used to see when you were at grandma's house and she would walk out of the shower wearing that loose t-shirt.

Maybe you have that high school reunion on that cruise ship coming up and you don't want your bright red bikini to be hidden by 4,000 or red wine remants that are now somehow hanging over that once tantalizing, enticing, snug-fitting, boy-attracting Spandex.

Maybe you were one of those "guys with thighs"

But your legs have regressed a bit...

Maybe, you are just a fitness freak and just gotta work it, 24-7.

Maybe, you are a stay-at-home mom with too many kids to get away for some private time.

Maybe, you are in line for a promotion (or just trying to keep your job) so you have to stay late at work, while your boss spends 3 hours at lunch at the local gym, and you gotta keep up with your fitness and the workload that drib drops on your desk.

Or maybe, you are a compulsive Type-A personality that just thinks, talking on the phone, while texting, doing a Google search and writing a to-do list at the same time just isn't enough.

Maybe you just are very uncoordinated, and want to work on those foot/mouse, hand/keyboard combination skills.

Wow, I just reread the above, and I think I can answer yes to almost every one - ohmigawd - 'enuf about me...

Super secret bonus: start with a REALLY slow speed - umm, I know this by experience. If you want to start fast, be sure to keep some LARGE bandaids nearby, and, a phone with 911 on speed dial. And, as an additional bonus, I have included a few treadmill accident videos.

ONLINE TREADMILL DESK INFORMATION

So, since you stumbled upon this site, I can assume you are looking for an exercise treadmill desk? Call me a web psychic if you will, but I bet you are not sure what kind of treadmill to buy? Or if you should you go new or used treadmill?

Allow me to share with you what I did with my DIY treadmilll desk. I first thought I would do whatevery body else has done all over America, and just stay in the rat race...

but then I thought, "Why be like everyone else?" I could have bought one of those very expensive Steelcase Walk Station treadmill desks, but I opted to build my own. So, I did as I always do, I got out my scissors, stapler and tape, placed the only tools I have ever used on the floor and thought, "If I build it, I will come... with the help of my magic construction pixies."

I remember when my 79 year old mother kicked me out of the house. She said, "You're going to miss everything that I do for you: waking you up each morning, having your toothbrush ready with toothpaste already on it, having the sports page open (and underlining your favorite scores) when I serve you your eggs with your bib, prefolding your toilet paper, but most of all you are going miss the magic construction pixies."

"Yeah, fer sure," I thought to myself, "they will always be there for me." So, with my car window open as I was preparing to leave, I defiantly, but softly, said, "I won't miss anything!" Then my mother reached in my car, buckled my seat belt, tapped my shoulder twice and said, "Drive safely, here is $40 for gas." She then cleaned my windshield, and I drove off forward to park in the back garage, ready to now live in the studio apartment over it, fully knowing the magic construction pixies would follow me wherever I went.

Much to my surprise, mom was right (she always is) the magic construction pixies (distant tooth fairy cousins) didn't arrive in the middle of the night and assemble my treadmill desk, so, I built it. Well, umm, err, I have a friend who is handy and he built it for me. I now call him my personal construction pixie, of course, I had him send his bill to my mom.

Yes, yes, I know, I know. It is a technological marvel with superb craftsmanship. And fast... whooo-eee 0-3 mph in nothing flat (I have been thinking about buying a safety helmet - more on accessories below).

AND I think the Smithsonian is trying to find me to exhibit this beauty because I keep getting letters from them asking me to subscribe to their magazine.

TREADMILL DESK ACCESSORIES

I have a number of treadmill accessories including: voice activated software (you don't have to type or use the mouse as much -so it is easier to work out), microphone, ankle weights, dual monitors, remote access software, and even a highly functional coffee cup.

First do online treadmill research - I guess that is what you are doing now...Start with watching a few treadmill desk videos. Here is a newscast on treadmill desks.

I have included more treadmill desk videos for you.

HOW TO BUY A TREADMILL DESK
You will discover is that there are quite a few brands of treadmills. If you search online for treadmills you will find quite a long list of treadmill companies.

You can start with places like Consumer Reports and the Treadmill Doctor for treadmill information and treadmill reviews.

Once you have decided which treadmill you will buy, then you have to find an exercise equipment store or search eBay and Craigslist for a used (sometimes new) treadmill. Here are a few tips searching and bidding at eBay for finding the lowest cost, cheapest, discount price you can find online for a treadmill. I have also included Craigslist software that helps you search locally for treadmills

Treadmill Desk: Super Secret Techniques Making You WANT To Work-Out

noreply@blogger.com (In Net We Trust) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:31:00 +0000

Four, Count 'Em, Four Super Secret Workout Techniques For Your Treadmill Desk
OR go directly to the main treadmill desk page

Super Secret Workout Technique #1

I know, I know, I shouldn't of watched the Twilight Zone marathon weekend.

OK, here is the FIRST super-secret technique to make you want to use your treadmill desk to workout., at home - or even at work.

If you are like me, in the evening you can't wait to "unwind" and watch a little TV. Well, you still can using your computer and a monitor.Simply watch your favorite TV shows at
treadmill desks
Hulu.com.

Or you can create a video playlist of YouTube.com videos and once saved to your playlist, simply hit "Play all."

Or you can use Slingbox.com to watch your Tivo.com or even your HDTV over the internet.

Or you can rent a DVD and just play it on your computer.

Or, just look out your window.

Or just watch your kidsas you workout.

Or just watch your own TV.

Or load your iPod and listen to your favorite music.

Or...

Well, you get the idea.

Just commit to yourself, if you want to watch TV you have to do it on your treadmill desk.

Super-Super Secret Workout Technique #2

That which is recorded is performed. Post both your scheduled and actual workout schedule online AND inform your kids, parents, boss, spouse, mother-in-law, etc about it. You can post it for free using Google's Blogger.com service.

To make it interesting for other's to follow your progress, add a finanical incentive. In example, pay your kids $5 for each workout you miss. They will monitor you!

Super-Super-Super Secret Workout Technique #3

Do number two above and place a weight scale next to your treadmill. Then add your daily weight to the scheduled and actual workout blog post.

Then email that to your mother-in-law.

Super-Super-Super-Super Secret Workout Technique #4

If all the above fails, send me a SEALED notarized letter addressed to the person you DON'T want to receive the letter. The letter should contain something you don't want someone important to you to know about you. It could be that affair with a neighbor, or skimming money from your company, or a lie you told to someone, or...

Then, if you miss a workout, I simply drop the notarized letter in the mail, never knowing what was inside.

It works!! My wife will never find out or know about the time I stole her Gummi Bears from her purse. Whew.

Comments? Suggestions?

My Treadmill Desk Information

noreply@blogger.com (In Net We Trust) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:14:00 +0000

My Treadmill Desk

This is a picture of my treadmill desk. I bought my own treadmill off of Craigslist.org then built the desk (DIY) around the treadmill. It is not a commercial treadmill desk, but it has most of the features offered by many of the treadmill companies.

HOW TO BUY A TREADMILL DESK

You will discover is that there are quite a few brands of treadmills. If you search online for treadmills you will find quite a long list of treadmill companies. You can start with consumer reviews such as Consumer Reports and the Treadmill Doctor for treadmill information and treadmill reviews.

Once you have decided which treadmill you will buy, then you have to find an exercise equipment store or search on eBay.com and CraigsList.org for a used (although they sometimes have new) treadmill. Here are a few treadmill buying tips when searching and bidding at eBay to findthe lowest cost, cheapest, discount price you can find online for a treadmill. I have also included a link to Craigslist software that helps you search locally for treadmill desks.

ONLINE TREADMILL DESK INFORMATION

There are many options for treadmill desks. I could have bought a Steelcase Walk Station treadmill desks, which is the not very cheap, but has great quality and probably is the best treadmill option for a business or workplace environment.

I have a friend who is handy with hammer and nails so he built my treadmill desk for me.

TREADMILL DESK ACCESSORIES

I also have a number of treadmill desk accessories including: voice activated software (you don't have to type or use the mouse as much making it easier to get a great work out), a computer microphone, ankle weights, dual monitors, remote access software, and other items.

BUYING A TREADMILL DESK

I have included more treadmill desk videos for you.

Treadmill Desk Online Information

noreply@blogger.com (In Net We Trust) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:12:00 +0000

Treadmill Desk

Dr. James Levine speaks about Treadmill Desks

Desk Treadmills at Work Mayo Clinic

Sample work station home office treadmill desk

Sample movable desk tread mills

Treadmill Desk Videos And Newscasts

noreply@blogger.com (In Net We Trust) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:11:00 +0000

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Treadmill Desk Pictures

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Treadmill Desk News Articles

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Setting up a Treadmill Desk at Work in the Workplace

noreply@blogger.com (In Net We Trust) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:10:00 +0000

Treadmill Desk Online Information: Setting Up A Treadmill In The Workplace

Imagine losing weight while you are at work. Dr. James Levine has been busy creating a way for the average worker to use a treadmill while working. Sounds great, doesn't it? The treadmill keeps you moving at a steady one mile per hour rate, which allows you to burn more calories in your typical workday than you could by sitting at your desk all day. There are a few things that you should know about setting up your treadmill in the workplace and how you can get your treadmill desk set up in your workplace.

The benefits that can be achieved by changing the sedentary style of working that most people have today, sitting behind their desks while they are working and replacing it with the ability to stand up and move can have a remarkable effect on the health and productivity of the worker. Standing and moving will help you to be more alert and aware while you are working. When an employee sits for long periods of time at their computer, it can be physically draining. Getting the blood moving with walking is a way to combat this type of fatigue.

Setting up your treadmill desk should largely depend on the type of work that you are doing and the available space that you have. Some companies have already replaced their standard workstation desks with treadmill desks for the health and productivity of their employees with some great results. You can find these same treadmill desks online and adapt them for your work situation.

One of the concerns that your treadmill desk will have to contend with is vibration. Many of the models have beaten this problem by creating a desk that is not connected to the treadmill at all. These types of desks can be raised or lowered depending on whether you are walking or sitting at your desk. There is no vibration from these models because the treadmill operates independently from the desk. The slow one mile per hour pace is not jarring enough to cause any interference with work activities and may actually make you a better worker.

With all of the benefits of using a treadmill desk while you work, it might be a matter of time before these are seen in a variety of work situations. You will not only get some exercise while you are working, but you may also free up some time after work by not immediately heading off to the gym to get some time on the treadmill.

Setting up a Treadmill Desk at Home

noreply@blogger.com (In Net We Trust) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:08:00 +0000

Setting Up A Treadmill Desk At Home

The home office may be the best place to gain the benefits of walking while you work. Your home office can be more easily designed to accommodate your fitness needs than a traditional company setting. You have the luxury of creating the environment in your workspace that you want without worry about disturbing your coworkers.

When you are setting up your treadmill desk at home, you should consider the type of work that you typically do at your desk. If you spend a lot of time typing on your computer, the height of the desk will be your main concern. Make sure that you adjust the desk to a height that allows for comfortable typing while you are working. Keep the treadmill at a reasonable one mile per hour pace so that you can effectively work while you are walking. A faster pace might make it a little difficult to keep your hands steady enough to type.

Software accessories can be used to help you with your work while you are walking. Voice activated software will allow you to have more freedom while you are walking and eliminate some of the need to use your hands. Even your coffee cup should accommodate your movement while you are working and walking.

There are a number of brands of treadmills on the market, but try to choose one that allows you to control the belt with a remote control. Just picking up the remote to turn the treadmill on and control the speed will eliminate the need to incorporate the control panel of the treadmill into your desk design.

Once you have the right height on your desk and the ideal treadmill, setting up the treadmill desk is relatively simple. Be careful of cords while you are setting up your computer on the desk and make sure that you still have the ability to sit when you have to. If you have been sitting for a while at your desk, you might find an eight hour day on the treadmill a bit much.

We all spend a great deal of time working and including a little exercise while we work is the ultimate multitasking activity. Get the blood moving and see if you are more productive while using the treadmill desk. The amount of calories that you can burn while you are getting your work done will amaze you. Walking at a one mile per hour rate can burn as much as one hundred calories per hour.

Treadmill Desk Blogs

noreply@blogger.com (In Net We Trust) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:08:00 +0000

Treadmill Desk Blogs

If you're looking for emotional and physical support as you venture into the world of your treadmill desk, you might want to look into these other blogs. They're hip, they're happening, and they already agree with me, so I think they're pretty dang cool.

Treadmill-Desk: This is a blog I just can't stop reading. Not only does it include actual plans for a treadmill desk, but it's got someone who has actually lost weight from adding this desk to their work life. I love it. This isn't just a site that talks up treadmill desks, but it also shows you just how effective they are for keeping you healthy.

And who can resist a blog posting of "The $39 Treadmill Desk" - I know I couldn't. This treadmill desk blog also includes the latest news reports about treadmill desks, while also giving videos, blogs, articles, and more. I'm sweating just thinking about how much you can learn from this site.

After reading mine, of course.

TreadmillDesk: A bit more no-nonsense than other blogs, but it certainly does its job. By telling the readers about the details and the latest news about treadmill desks, it's something that the newbie to walking while working will enjoy and will learn from.

Project Treadmill Desk: This blog is more of a personal account of using a treadmill desk, and I like it. They admit to eating chocolate to stimulate endorphins - and that's just fine in my book. She's keeping track of how many steps she's taken, while also answering questions that real people want to know - does your office stink? What shoes do you wear?
Build a Treadmill Desk: Finally, this is another basic treadmill desk blog - aren't they all, really? It seems that since this is such a new idea for people to think about, every blog is from the point of view of a beginner - it's not a bad thing. After all, as you get better about a treadmill desk, maybe you could write a more advanced blog - you know, one that talks about weather to shave your excess body hair to become even faster when you walk? Now that's what enquiring minds want to know.

Treadmill Desk Discussion Groups

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Treadmill Desk Jokes / Cartoons

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16 Healthy Reasons To Buy A Treadmill Desk

noreply@blogger.com (In Net We Trust) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:06:00 +0000

16 Healthy Reasons To Buy A Treadmill Desk

Treadmill desk exercises are good for you for many health reasons, including:

Keeps you off the couch (but not your psychiatrists couch, or the casting director's couch), and you can still watch TV or work on your computer while exercising.

Makes you a real smarty pants - like you aren't already. Any neurologist moron (Wu CW, Chen YC, Yu L, Chen HI, Jen CJ, Huang AM, Tsai HJ, Chang YT, Kuo YM. Treadmill exercise counteracts the suppressive effects of peripheral lipopolysaccharide on hippocampal neurogenesis and learning and memory. J Neurochem. 2007 Dec;103(6):2471-81. Epub 2007 Oct 22.) knows that exercise stimulates the formation of neurons... like, duh, who doesn't that? But, did you know that those little connections, yeah synapses, get stronger when you work out. It is also increases, umm, what do you call it, umm, umm, oh yeah, memory. Works for me...

Better sex life - healthy body = healthy libido. Yeah, I am now up to once a year, (well, in a good year that is). What a stud I be... and I owe it all to the 17.3 hours a day I spend on my treadmill desk.

Live long and prosper - no that is not a Vulcan proverb, it is proven that people who are physically active simply live longer. Physical activity (and visiting certain online web sites) makes your heart work harder and get stronger. If you regularly exercise on your treadmill desk, you can also decrease your chance of heart disease by lowering your blood pressure and increasing that good HDL cholesterol. Yeah, I remember reading about the James Fixx, who wrote the book Running, died young, but I have always said how much younger would he have passed away if he wasn't working out.

As Olivia Newton-John sang in her hit song, "Let's Get Cognitive," treadmill desk exercising increases cognitive performance and may delay the onset of dementia. I am going to get my grandmother strapped to my treadmill and test this hypothesis. Gawd, I hope her walker can keep up with her.

Lower your cholesterol without drugs (at least without prescription drugs). Science has demonstrated that physical exercise positively impacts blood cholesterol levels by decreasing LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and total cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol.

Help control of type 2 diabetes using Twinkies. I mean, who doesn't enjoy an extra few dozen Twinkies. You know what? Don't focus on all those abstract things like "insulin resistance" and "glucose tolerance." Just take pleasure in knowing your treadmill desk will help you control your diabetes so you can really indulge to all those things that got you there in the first place.

Lower your blood pressure (without dying). Regular exercise will decrease the blood pressure in approximately 75% of hypertensive people. With odds like that, you should can gamble online while you are working out on your treadmill.

Weight control. You know that old adage, "Garbage in, garbage on (your hips)," or something like that. If you work out more than you take in, wait a minute, let me check my calculator... yep, it is official, if you burn more calories than you eat, you will lose weight.

Muscle strength without 'roids. The only person who doesn't like this finding is that high school kid who has been selling you steroids for the last few years. Your treadmill desk will put her out of business.

Bone strength. Exercising can positively impact your bone density. (Geez, that is way cheaper than a penile implant). Who knew that weight-bearing exercises can promote bone formation and may protect against osteoporosis. The great new about this, is that we won't have to see Sally Fields on TV anymore pushing drugs on old people.

Exercise promotes better night sleep. Works for me... I went from 12 hours a night (plus nap) to 16 hours. Gawd, I love my treadmill desk.

Stress management. I SAID STRESS MANAGEMENT, DID YOU HEAR ME? ARE YOU READING THIS? GEEEZUS! GET WITH IT! NOW!! NOW!! Hold on, I need to go sit down for a minute or ten.

Tom Cruise was right - yelling at Oprah works. You don't need antidepressant medication. Numerous studies have revealed that exercise promotes mental health and can reduce the symptoms of depression. I also taken his other advice in that I watch Oprah and yell at her for the entire hour. Makes me feel really good.

Optometrists and audiologists approve of treadmill desks. Optometrists approve because most people have screens are too small to comfortably read, so they have to get new glasses or contacts. Audiologists find that the dull roar of your treadmill desk motor is often compensated by jacking up the volume on your TV or computer, thus starting a nasty spiral towards them promoting the $3,500 hearing aid over the $100 device that works just as well.

There you have it, now go buy a treadmill desk.

Buy A Treadmill Desk

noreply@blogger.com (In Net We Trust) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:05:00 +0000

How To Buy A Treadmill Desk: Features, Tips & Ideas for Buying Treadmills

For the most part when you set out to buy a treadmill desk, you really are buying a treadmill and a desk in two separate transactions. You can watch a newscast from Good Morning America on treadmill desks in the workplace.

And here is a video from 20/20 on workstation treadmill desks.

TREADMILL BUYING FEATURES & CONSIDERATIONS

Let's discuss the major factors when buying a treadmill: features, price, storage, durability and performance.

"WITH QUALITY, YOU ONLY PAY ONCE"

I remember walking into a client's office once, and above her desk was a sign that said, "With Quality, You Only Pay Once." That really has stuck with me through the years and I have tended to honor that credo when buying cars, or when I bought my treadmill.

Of course, the corollary to that is, "You get what you pay," which is especially true when buying a treadmill. Treadmill pricing seems to cluster around cheap (less than $1,000), moderate (up to $2,500) and expensive (over $2,500). My suggestion, which will not work for everyone, is to buy the highest quality treadmill you can find, even if that means buying a used one. The main reason why is the deck of the treadmill. You are pounding it over and over and over, and cheap treadmills, well, they have cheap decks and they break. You end with an $800 treadmill that worked for less than a year and now will take another $800 to repair, replace and fix the treadmill. You could have just bought a quality, used treadmill for that same $1,600.

Again, generally, the higher the cost, the better treadmill machine will have due to sturdier components and construction and design issues. Of course if you are not going to use your treadmill desk much, or if you are on a tight budget, a less expensive treadmill machine may work for you.

I bought a used Landice L7 and an L8. They list for over $3,500 each and I bought them used on craigslist.org for $1,000 each. These are workhorses of treadmills. It took about 2 months of searching craigslist and ebay to find one. Below, I have some treadmill buying tips on how I did my searches at eBay.com and Craigslist.or for you.

MEASURE TWICE - CUT ONCE

There is an old adage, "Measure twice, cut once," that applies to your decision to buy a treadmill desk. If you can go to your local health club, YMCA, gym, friends home or whatever to actually see if you can tolerate and work standing up. I think many people think they can, but either they have a keyboard/mouse problem or they don't have the stamina to stand (walk) all day.

TREADMILL MOTOR HORSEPOWER (HP)

The motor is probably one of the most important factors as it is running when you are. Horsepower (HP) ratings can vary, but what you want is the "continuous horsepower rating." Ideally, the higher the better, and, at a very minimum you need at least a 1.5 HP and ideally a 2.5+ HP rating. Also examine the warranty period for the motor - the longer the better - take nothing shorter than a year with a new model. Anyone who tells you 90 days, is alerting you that the motor isn't very reliable.

TREADMILL DIMENSIONS

There is a fine line between the physical footprint and overall size of the treadmill and size of the treadmill deck for you to utilize. The treadmill dimension you should be most concerned with is the belt size which shows the usable exercise surface. The deck belt length should accommodate you if you run or walk.

FOLDING TREADMILL VS. NON-FOLDING TREADMILL

The reason you would take a folding treadmill over a nonfolding treadmill is portability. You can fold the treadmill and hide it away, where as the non-folding treadmill is always out and in view. Although folding treadmills have improved, in my opinion, the fixed, non-folding models are more durable and reliable. If you are examining a folding treadmill consider the following factors: stability, just how small it really is when folded, folding ease, body weight capacity, and if it has wheels to allow it to be easily hidden.

Here is video of a folding treadmill from HSN.

INTANGIBLE TREADMILL FEATURES

Intangible treadmill features include many factors such as: aesthetics (does it look right?), ergonomics (how hard is it to adjust to your height and weight or maneuver the treadmill?), controls (can you readily adjust exercise levels?), design elements (is the treadmill deck grip adequate and are the hand grips safe for you?), readability (can you see, and understand, the display?), construction quality (does the machine look and feel durable and reliable for your needs?) and overall workout sensation (how do you feel when you are working out on a treadmill?).

TREADMILL SAFETY

Treadmill safety is an issue as nobody wants a treadmill accident. Safety features include: stop button size and location, safety key, electrical and physical instruction issues as well as simple things like the ease and safety involved when closing a folding treadmill model.

Another key issue in treadmill safety is where you physically locate your treadmill in your home. In home usage, you want to be sure to leave 18" of clearance on each side and 4’ of clearance to the rear of the treadmill. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces and also away from the treadmill belt itself.

I have included some very brief videos on treadmill accidents and treadmill safety. Essentially you can watch people on their video doing stupid things, so you will know what not to do!

WHERE TO STORE / PLACE YOUR TREADMILL

Where you plan to put your treadmill is a major decision, and can lead to marital or roommate discord if you are not careful. Because of this many people opt for a folding treadmill so it can be stored when not in use. That is great when you are tight for space, but in my experience, "out of sight is out of mind," and you may not use it as much as you should due to having to get it out and set it up each time.

Other issues of where to place your unit include issues like weather, humidity and convenience. A basement or garage may be a dreary workout area, a patio may expose the treadmill (and you) to the elements making for an uncomfortable workout.

One issue I discovered with my treadmill, is that stairs can be a major problem, especially if there is a bend in the stairs. I might suggest taping flat cardboard together to mimic the dimensions of your treadmill and test moving that cardboard around corners and through your home or office if you think you might have a placement issue.

MATCHING HEIGHT & WEIGHT TO TREADMILL MODEL

Your weight and height need to be considered when buying a treadmill. When you run, instead of walk, the impact on the treadmill is greatly increased. If you are over 200 pounds, you will need to purchase a higher rated treadmill to withstand the additional force. As you approach 250 - 300 pounds you will require a treadmill model that has at least a 1" thick treadmill deck. Another issue is that tall people have a longer walking stride, and a much longer running stride. You will need to have at least a 50" long walking surface and probably 60" long for running.

See a video of a very tall person running on a treadmill, and you will recognize why the treadmill dimensions are such an important factor.

TREADMILL MAINTENANCE

For most users seeking a treadmill desk, walking will be the primary consideration for the above factors. For example, here is the treadmill maintenance requirements for a commercial Landice treadmill:

Once a week or as needed:
1. Wipe down display with a mild solution of Non-Phosphate cleaner on damp soft cotton.Cloth should be damp not wet. Once a week or as needed.
2. Wipe down handrails and traction strips with soft cotton cloth and mild soap and water.Cloth should be damp not wet. Once a week or as needed.
3. Vacuum or wipe down the deck area between treadmill belt and frame. Once a week.

Once a Month:
1. Unplug treadmill. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Take off motor cover and vacuum inside the motor area, being very careful not to directly touch the static-sensitive electronics.
2. Slide clean towel under Treadbelt and wipe deck and under the belt. Rotate belt 180º and repeat.
3. Slip Cote under Treadbelt.
4. Check Drive Belt Tension
5. Check Treadbelt Tension and Tracking

Every Six Months:

1. Check Motor Brushes for wear. Dress Commutator if needed

WHERE TO BUY A TREADMILL

You see treadmills everywhere, in sporting good stores, at Sears, at Costco and at specialty exercise equipment retailers. Here are you strategies. For sporting goods stores and Sears, wait until a sale, assuming they will discount the brand you want. My sister did that at Sears and bought a Nordic Trac. With Costco, you can buy pretty much any time because of their pricing model, PLUS they essentially have a free extended arrantly plan built-in with everything you purchase there. At a specialty exercise equipment retailer, you can wait for a sale or just play hardball and ask the salesperson to work with you. The other bonus from a specialty exercise equipment retailer is that they typically will deliver and set-up the treadmill for you.

Click here if you want a free tip on how to buy a treadmill on craiglist or to buy a treadmill on eBay. Again remember, when buying from craigslist.or or eBay.com, delivery is usually not included.

TREADMILL DELIVERY ISSUES

Some treadmill companies may void your warranty if buy a treadmill online and other treadmill companies have restrictions on delivery distances from an authorized dealer. If in doubt, call or email the treadmill company.

If you do buy a treadmill online, you must be aware of delivery issues. This includes everything from having to wait around all day to receive your shipment, to "curbside delivery" which means YOU have to get it inside your house and into the room that you want The Landice L7 I bought weighs over 300 pounds. The L8 weighs 450 pounds.

SHOP AROUND FOR TREADMILL PRICES

After you do your treadmill research and decide on which treadmill is right for you, shop around to receive price quotes from different exercise equipment and retail stores. Ask for a better deal, if they can't adjust price, frequently they can add free delivery and installation or treadmill accessories or special financing.

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When you are setting up a treadmill desk, one of the most important features is the height of your desk in comparison to the height of the treadmill. To ensure that you are able to do your work comfortably and effectively, you will have to make sure that the desk is of the right height.

The measurements that you use for your desk will be extremely important so make sure that they are accurate. Stand on the treadmill and determine what the ideal height would be to work comfortably. It might be a good idea to try standing while you are working and determine where the correct height should be for your desk.

Don't simply try the height for a couple of minutes. The treadmill desk should be designed to allow you to work for a long period of time comfortably. What may feel right for the first ten minutes may begin to wear on you when you spend more time on the treadmill. Make sure that you can reach everything on your desk comfortably.

The right height will also be an important safety feature. If you are stretching and straining to reach things on your desk, you are at an increased risk of falling or injuring yourself. Try your desk out for a while to determine if it is at the optimum height for work.

Check the weight capacity of the treadmill that you buy. If you are attempting to lose a large amount of weight, you will want to choose a model that will accommodate your current weight. You will not be pounding on the belt as you would with running, but day after day, you will be wearing on the motor and capacity of the treadmill.

People who spend a great deal of time sitting at a desk working on their computer face some difficulty keeping up their energy levels. Believe it or not sitting and not moving can be more exhausting than walking on a treadmill. The human body was designed to move and sitting for long periods of time can cause you to feel tired and less alert than you would be if you got up and moved around.

Try standing while you work for a while to see the benefits that can be gained from a treadmill desk. Standing in one place will be difficult on your joints, but it will give you a good indication of how a treadmill desk will help you be a more productive worker.

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noreply@blogger.com (In Net We Trust) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:03:00 +0000

How To Buy A Treadmill Desk: Folding Treadmill Vs. Non Folding Treadmill

There are a number of treadmill models for you to choose from when you are setting up your treadmill desk. When you are trying to find the right model to use for exercise while you are working, you will have to take a few things into consideration. One of the major decisions that you will have to contend with is the choice of a folding treadmill or a non folding treadmill. There are some differences between the two.

Folding treadmills are a very popular choice among people who are looking for a way to save space. If you are setting up your treadmill desk in your office, you may not be concerned about putting the treadmill away when you are finished. The office is the place where you work, so the treadmill desk will become a part of the way that you work. As long as you have the space in your office, there is no need to consider folding up your treadmill at the end of the day.

Cleanup is easier with a folding treadmill. In a typical scenario, you can simply fold up the treadmill to clean the floor beneath the running or walking surface. However, when the treadmill is set up with a desk, it might be a little more difficult to just fold up the treadmill to clean underneath. The desk is likely to prevent you from closing the treadmill completely. You will still have to hold the running surface of the treadmill up while you are cleaning beneath. Of course, this is easier than trying to lift up a non folding treadmill.

A non folding treadmill is likely to be more stable. This is one of the most important features to look for when you will be working while you are using your treadmill. The non folding models are likely to be more sturdy and solid, allowing you to walk safely while you work.

For safety a non folding treadmill is the ideal choice. This is especially true if you will be walking at your desk for hours every day while you work. That is not to say that folding treadmills are not stable, they are. It is just that the non folding models are often more stable for running and walking for long periods of time.

Cost is a consideration between the two types of treadmill. Generally the non folding models are more expensive than a folding model. This is usually because the non folding treadmill is as close to a commercial model as you will find on the market. When you are spending a great deal of money on your treadmill, you want it to be as solid and stable as possible.

Consider how often you will be using your treadmill with your desk. The idea of using a treadmill desk is that you will be able to work for hours all while walking at a slow pace. This means that your treadmill is likely to get a lot of use and wear.

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One of the beliefs that CraigsList.org espouses is that your transaction should be conducted locally and in person - unlike at eBay.com where almost all transactions are online.

Here are a few treadmill search tips on how to buy a treadmill at Craigs List:

* Try different treadmill search terms: There are many words to describe any item. Imagine which words a seller might use to describe the item you're looking for. Try several different options and combinations -- but use just two or three words at a time to be sure you get a variety of results. Try Tread Mill and Treadmill and even the typo Tredmill.
* Use specific words instead of general words. Examples might be Nordic Track Treadmill, or NordicTrack (one word) Treadmill.
* For a closer match, specify a treadmill model, manufacturer or brand.

* Unlike eBay, CraigsList automatically searches titles AND descriptions to get more treamill matches - The default for an eBay search is always to look ONLY in the title of the items for sale, but NOT the description.

Here is how to search CraigsList for multiple areas at once, rather than just your city. Assume you live in San Diego, but you can easily drive to Orange County, Riverside County or Los Angeles County if you find the best treadmill deal. Normally, you would search each city or county area one by one.

One other difference with Craigs List is that generally it is almost always a used treadmill that you will find, whereas with eBay you will find both new and used treadmill models.

You can use CraigsList.org software that allows you to search multiple locations at once. The Craigslist software I use is CrazedList.org. This is a handy to find the treadmill model you want at the best available price. Please note that CrazedList only works with Mozilla Firefox.

You can read about how to buy a treadmill online at eBay as well.

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A great place to search for treadmills is at eBay.com. Obviously, be sure to evaluate the shipping costs associated with buying a treamill online. Most eBay sellers only offer local pickup for a treadmill purchase.

Here are a few treadmill search tips on how to buy a treadmill at eBay.

* Try different treadmill search terms: There are many words to describe any item. Imagine which words a seller might use to describe the item you're looking for. Try several different options and combinations -- but use just two or three words at a time to be sure you get a variety of results. Try Tread Mill and Treadmill and even the typo Tredmill.

* Use specific words instead of general words. Examples might be Nordic Track Treadmill, or NordicTrack (one word) Treadmill.

* For a closer match, specify a treadmill model, manufacturer or brand.

* For example, to find a particular treadmill item, don't just type treadmill in the search box. If you're looking for a treadmill belt treadmill belt* to cover both belt and belts.

* Search titles and descriptions to get more treamill matches: eBay search always looks for your keywords in the title of the items for sale, but NOT the description. Click on search titles and descriptions under the search box to also search item descriptions. In this way you can search for both treadmill and "your city name."

* Ebay offers a favorite or saved searches feature: This is handy as you can specify muliple treadmill searches and then save them so you don't have to retype them. You can also set up an ebay alert so when new treadmills meeting your parameters show up to auction, you automatically receive an email.

One other difference with Craigs List is that generally it is almost always a used treadmill that you will find, whereas with eBay you will find both new and used treadmill models.
Also read about our treadmill buying strategy for CraigsList.org

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A regular jogger ran every day for the last twelve years and was asked by the reporter if he ever felt like skipping a day.

His reply?

"Everyday, I fell like skipping, but I just get up and do it."

Some secret - huh?

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Treadmill Desk Exercising

noreply@blogger.com (In Net We Trust) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:56:00 +0000

Treadmill Desk Fitness Tips: Treadmill Desk Exercising

People who spend their entire workday sitting at a desk working on a computer often find it difficult to get the right amount of exercise in their daily life. There are a couple of reasons for this problem. Of course, the first problem is the hours that are spent sitting in a chair doesn't exactly invigorate the body all day. The second problem that comes from sitting at a desk all day is the amount of fatigue and stress that the desk bound face. When you spend a day sitting at a desk, you just don't have the energy by the end of the day to workout.

This is certainly a difficult problem to overcome. The treadmill desk is a good way to get the body moving while you are working and eliminate that fatigue and malaise that is felt after a hard day at your desk. The amazing part of walking on a treadmill while you are working is that it will energize you instead of causing you to be tired. People who work and walk at the same time claim that they feel more alert and full of energy because of the exercise that they are getting while they work.

The recommended speed for your treadmill is about one mile per hour. This is a good speed to get your blood going, burn calories and still give you the ability to do your work. If you increase the speed, you are not likely to be able to work effectively. One way to increase the intensity of your workout without turning up the speed on your treadmill is to include ankle and wrist weights. This will give you some resistance to your walk and cause your body to work a little harder to keep up with the one mile per hour pace.

Of course, if you have been sitting at a desk for a lot of years, you should increase your activity slowly. Don't overdo it or you increase your risk of injury. An injury will put you right back in your chair. When you start off slowly, you will be able to gradually increase your capacity for more exercise every day. Those who have a lot of weight to lose or who have not been active for years, might choose to start off with a little less walking during their day. Instead of walking for a full eight hour workday, try a few hours to build up your fitness level. As long as you keep it up, you will increase the amount of walking that you are able to do in a day.

Listen to your body while you are exercising. Whether you are working out in a gym or at your desk while you work, you should always pay attention to the messages that your body is giving you. Over time you will be able to recognize when you are overdoing it or when you might be ready for an increase in the intensity of your workout.

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