Walk while you work with a treadmill desk?

Okay this is just a little funny but maybe a step in the right direction.  You know how your bottom gets numb if you sit at your desk in front of your computer too long?  Now Steelcase has come up with the "Walkstation," which allows you to walk while you work, co-designed by the Mayo Clinic's Dr. James Levine.  I've heard of whistle while you work, which is entirely possible, but I'm just not sure how this concept will work.  If I'm walking, how am I going to be able to keep my hands in one place to accurately hit the keyboard keys?  And how will my eyes adjust to what I'm typing on the screen if my head is moving about even slightly?  I don't see this as something you would be able to use in your main office space, as you can't walk for 8 hours straight or even stand (there is no where for a chair).  But perhaps as a rotation for call centers, a docking station where you can bring your laptop, or shared spaces you can reserve like a conference room.  Hmmm...maybe they will just have to send me one to test it out.

Comments

[Sue Smith]

The WalkStation I have been reading about works but at $6500, it better. The concept is simple really. We are built to walk, not sit. Combine that with all the medical studies showing that walking reduces your chances of contracting just about every major health ailment it is a no brainer

We should be doing a lot more walking. But when? Who has the time? That is the beauty of a treadmill desk. I found one at www.trekdesk.com called the TrekDesk that will be much more affordable and even incorporates an exercise ball chair so you don't need an additional desk and chair in your office. Cool!