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I'm in a similar situation. Although not as athletic, I would love to have a more physically demanding job. Somewhat wishing I had made a more vocational caree

by jobu 16y ago

I'm in a similar situation. Although not as athletic, I would love to have a more physically demanding job. Somewhat wishing I had made a more vocational career choice such as plumber or electrician. I have an interest in both and have done a significant amount on my own, but they both require training and apprenticeship to be officially certified in my state. Unfortunately it's a little late in life to make a career change like that work economically, so I'm thinking about getting a Treadmill desk and requesting more time working from home. Has anyone tried a treadmill desk? Something like the TrekDesk: http://www.trekdesk.com/ http://www.trekdesk.com/ How did it work? Was it awkward or difficult to do actual work?

dermidgen 16y ago
Haven't tried that but I really recommend getting outdoors if possible. There really isn't anything I've found that can compare to actually being out with nature, sunshine, a breeze, yah. Or try what I'm about to try next week (once my solor pack comes in), hike out with a kickass beach/lawn chair (cupholder a must, also recommend the ones that have a leg rest built in so you can put your feet up) and just setup somewhere... Of course the pre-requisite would be a good tethering situation (3g or better - edge is a bit rough)
dkarl 16y ago
A standing desk worked for me for a few weeks while I got over a back injury. I felt great, and a soccer ball underfoot gave me something to play with when I was thinking more than typing. Unfortunately, I couldn't stand to stick with the standing desk after my back got better, because my computers, papers, and books were just too spread out around my office.
mtw 16y ago
a treadmill desk is overkill however a standing desk might improve health dramatically http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/14/phys-ed-the-men-who-stare-at-screens/?hp http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/14/phys-ed-the-men-who...

by jobu 16y ago

dermidgen 16y ago

Haven't tried that but I really recommend getting outdoors if possible. There really isn't anything I've found that can compare to actually being out with nature, sunshine, a breeze, yah. Or try what I'm about to try next week (once my solor pack comes in), hike out with a kickass beach/lawn chair (cupholder a must, also recommend the ones that have a leg rest built in so you can put your feet up) and just setup somewhere... Of course the pre-requisite would be a good tethering situation (3g or better - edge is a bit rough)

dkarl 16y ago

A standing desk worked for me for a few weeks while I got over a back injury. I felt great, and a soccer ball underfoot gave me something to play with when I was thinking more than typing. Unfortunately, I couldn't stand to stick with the standing desk after my back got better, because my computers, papers, and books were just too spread out around my office.

mtw 16y ago

a treadmill desk is overkill however a standing desk might improve health dramatically http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/14/phys-ed-the-men-who-stare-at-screens/?hp http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/14/phys-ed-the-men-who...