Anyone got any experience with combining a standing desk and a walking pad/treadmill?

[Mr Jack]

Since I work from home, and sit in front of a computer all day, there's a sad lack of any natural exercise in my life. I try to get out and walk most days, and I'm getting back into running again, but I'd like to do something about the sheer amount of sit time. So I'm planning on getting a sit/stand desk and I've seen some people combining them with a walking treadmill to get some movement (not all the time, like an hour a day or something) which seems like an interesting idea.

Has anyone else done something like this? What's your setup? How do you find it? Any pitfalls/advice for me?

 

[Mr Jack]

I've got a standing desk and love it. Just really helps to switch things up and i notice a lot when i'm in an office and stuck in a chair.

I've just ordered one, should arrive next week

I'm a fan of Flexispot which have a decent following and also bought this wobble stool which gives some support from a seat point of view but doesn't allow for slouching

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I was looking at getting one of those, but I'm really worried that they'd catch one of the cats' tails. I want one with a fixed base, or at least a hidden mechanism.

As such i'd be tempted by the Flexispot walking pad. It's pretty good value and they offer decent warranties. Ultimately you don't need anything to go fast as the last thing you need is to be bouncing around on meetings!

My brother has just got one of those, he says its really good. He uses it in the afternoon when he starts feeling drowsy and says the activity wakes him up.

 

[Mr Jack]

With cheaper stuff I worry about durability more than anything, but Flexispot seem like a solid brand overall so I suspect it's pretty good on that front.

 

[Mr Jack]

Well, the Flexispot walking pad couldn't be delivered until April - and I'm just not that patient - so I ordered this Mobvoi one instead. Should arrive next week, along with the desk, and since I'm going to be re-arranging everything anyway I figure I'll take advantage of this weekend to repaint my office while I'm at it.

 

[Mr Jack]

I can only recommend a walking pad - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DG2QYB66?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

That's more or less what I ordered. The one I ordered doesn't have the fold up handle and a slightly larger walking area.

 

[Mr Jack]

One thing to consider, if you’re using a Fitbit etc you’ll need to put it on your ankle as your arms aren’t moving so looks like you’re doing no steps.

I have a deep aversion to such things, so all good but thanks for the heads up

 

[Mr Jack]

Now if she's only judging that off her wrist it can't be accurate because sometimes her arms aren't moving.
Or does it work by magic?

Even if you're not swinging your arms, they are moving due to your stride. That's how the old belt clip ones work. More recent ones also use GPS to calibrate themselves when you're actually moving (obvs not on a treadmill).