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For me it brought to mind the discussions a few weeks ago about standing desks. Would simply working standing be sufficient?

diN0bot 16y ago
Hmmm, except it's "common" knowledge in the waitress industry that being busy enough to have to walk around and do things frequently is way better than slow days when there's lots of standing around. standing around wreaks havoc on joints and stuff. so....if you have a standing desk maybe the point is that you walk around more, whereas when one sits one is less inclined to get up for a minute walk.
- TheBurningOr 16y ago
  I'm finding with my standing desk that having good shoe support and a good soft carpet/pad to stand on is quite important.
- TheBurningOr 16y ago
  I'm finding with my standing desk that having good shoe support and a good soft carpet/pad to stand on is quite important for that very reason. It does help me to walk around more. I tend to move around quite a bit more than when I was just standing.
- TheBurningOr 16y ago
  I'm finding with my standing desk that having good shoe support and a good soft carpet/pad to stand on is quite important for that very reason. It does help me to walk around more. I tend to move around quite a bit more than when I was just sitting.
  - jcl 16y ago
    (FYI, you can edit/delete comments if it has been less than two hours since you first posted them. Look for the edit and delete links on the right side of the comment's header line.)
  - eru 16y ago
    Have you tried using your desk barefooted?
    - pavel_lishin 16y ago
      Might be hard in an office environment.
      - eru 16y ago
        Depends on your company. I am alternating going barefooted and using the Vibram Fivefingers where I work.
    - vitobcn 16y ago
      Or wearing Vibram FiveFingers. That's what I do.
- mattm 16y ago
  Probably the same reason why men don't like shopping - too much standing around and not enough movement. I tried a self-made standing desk for a couple days but went back to sitting because I couldn't take the standing for long periods of time.
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lhorie 16y ago
If you want to be extra sure, you could go for one of those treadmill desks http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=treadmill%20desk&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=treadmill%20desk&#3...
- marcinw 16y ago
  I would imagine the constant bobbing up and down would be even worse for your eyes...
  - SoftwareMaven 16y ago
    Hunter-gatherers would be running around, tracking prey in the distance. Maybe the brain is wired to handle that well.
    - philwelch 16y ago
      Tracking prey a hundred yards away is different from tracking source code 3 feet away.
      - rue 16y ago
        Clearly the solution is to get a thin monitor and tape it to your cat or dog.
        mkramlich 16y ago
        ... and patent application filed. thanks!
  - vosper 16y ago
    I sit on a Swiss Ball, constantly bouncing up and down. It doesn't seem to have any impact on my typing or ability to read code.
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Revisor 16y ago
Exactly what occured to me in this context. I've been thinking about an ergonomic sit/stand desk for a long time. A friend of mine, a teacher, has bought one and praised it immensely. Have a look at these products http://www.leuwico.com/web_e/products/office_furniture/ergodynamical_desks.html http://www.leuwico.com/web_e/products/office_furniture/ergod... The height can be adjusted either manually (hydraulic system) or with a motor. It works better than it sounds. You can adjust the height even with a loaded desk easily. The only question is: Would I remember to change my posture regularly?
teehee 16y ago
I bought trekdesk (http://www.trekdesk.com http://www.trekdesk.com) and I use it walking about 1.3 mph.
- jcl 16y ago
  As a side note, I'm surprised that that site's FAQ appears to be advocating computer use on the treadmill but makes no mention of static discharge. In the winter, our treadmill becomes a giant Van de Graaff generator, unpleasant to use if you don't constantly ground yourself on a handrail. I gather this has not been a problem for you?
  - teehee 16y ago
    I just started using it. Maybe I can try the wrist straps used by electronics workers to protect against static buildup. We'll see.
  - rwmj 16y ago
    I got a static wrist strap which helps. (Every day, not just in winter!) Here's my desk: http://rwmj.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/treadmill-desk-part-6-hopefully-the-final-summary/ http://rwmj.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/treadmill-desk-part-6-h...

diN0bot 16y ago

Hmmm, except it's "common" knowledge in the waitress industry that being busy enough to have to walk around and do things frequently is way better than slow days when there's lots of standing around. standing around wreaks havoc on joints and stuff. so....if you have a standing desk maybe the point is that you walk around more, whereas when one sits one is less inclined to get up for a minute walk.

TheBurningOr 16y ago
I'm finding with my standing desk that having good shoe support and a good soft carpet/pad to stand on is quite important.
TheBurningOr 16y ago
I'm finding with my standing desk that having good shoe support and a good soft carpet/pad to stand on is quite important for that very reason. It does help me to walk around more. I tend to move around quite a bit more than when I was just standing.
TheBurningOr 16y ago
I'm finding with my standing desk that having good shoe support and a good soft carpet/pad to stand on is quite important for that very reason. It does help me to walk around more. I tend to move around quite a bit more than when I was just sitting.
- jcl 16y ago
  (FYI, you can edit/delete comments if it has been less than two hours since you first posted them. Look for the edit and delete links on the right side of the comment's header line.)
- eru 16y ago
  Have you tried using your desk barefooted?
  - pavel_lishin 16y ago
    Might be hard in an office environment.
    - eru 16y ago
      Depends on your company. I am alternating going barefooted and using the Vibram Fivefingers where I work.
  - vitobcn 16y ago
    Or wearing Vibram FiveFingers. That's what I do.
mattm 16y ago
Probably the same reason why men don't like shopping - too much standing around and not enough movement. I tried a self-made standing desk for a couple days but went back to sitting because I couldn't take the standing for long periods of time.
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lhorie 16y ago

If you want to be extra sure, you could go for one of those treadmill desks http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=treadmill%20desk&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=treadmill%20desk&#3...

marcinw 16y ago
I would imagine the constant bobbing up and down would be even worse for your eyes...
- SoftwareMaven 16y ago
  Hunter-gatherers would be running around, tracking prey in the distance. Maybe the brain is wired to handle that well.
  - philwelch 16y ago
    Tracking prey a hundred yards away is different from tracking source code 3 feet away.
    - rue 16y ago
      Clearly the solution is to get a thin monitor and tape it to your cat or dog.
      - mkramlich 16y ago
        ... and patent application filed. thanks!
- vosper 16y ago
  I sit on a Swiss Ball, constantly bouncing up and down. It doesn't seem to have any impact on my typing or ability to read code.

deleted 16y ago

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Revisor 16y ago

Exactly what occured to me in this context. I've been thinking about an ergonomic sit/stand desk for a long time. A friend of mine, a teacher, has bought one and praised it immensely. Have a look at these products http://www.leuwico.com/web_e/products/office_furniture/ergodynamical_desks.html http://www.leuwico.com/web_e/products/office_furniture/ergod... The height can be adjusted either manually (hydraulic system) or with a motor. It works better than it sounds. You can adjust the height even with a loaded desk easily. The only question is: Would I remember to change my posture regularly?

teehee 16y ago

I bought trekdesk (http://www.trekdesk.com http://www.trekdesk.com) and I use it walking about 1.3 mph.

jcl 16y ago
As a side note, I'm surprised that that site's FAQ appears to be advocating computer use on the treadmill but makes no mention of static discharge. In the winter, our treadmill becomes a giant Van de Graaff generator, unpleasant to use if you don't constantly ground yourself on a handrail. I gather this has not been a problem for you?
- teehee 16y ago
  I just started using it. Maybe I can try the wrist straps used by electronics workers to protect against static buildup. We'll see.
- rwmj 16y ago
  I got a static wrist strap which helps. (Every day, not just in winter!) Here's my desk: http://rwmj.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/treadmill-desk-part-6-hopefully-the-final-summary/ http://rwmj.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/treadmill-desk-part-6-h...