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Working @ 100 Calories Per Hour

A network for people experimenting with the treadmill disk and the idea of walking while working, developed by Dr. Levine at Mayo Clinic.

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Is working @ 100 cals/hr enough?
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Mitch Wager made this point in his blog: "Because 1 mph doesn't speed up the metabolism a whole lot, the treadmill desk wouldn't be a substitute for a good workout. . ." I wonder if he's right. Continue

Tagged: cardio, workout

Started by bdrhoa. Last reply by Sue 1 day ago.

When do you start seeing "results"?

OK, I know we're supposed to be all about being "fit" and having energy but I really want to lose some weight and I have been counting on the treadmill to help with that. I'm up to at least 4 miles... Continue

Started by KellyAnn May 15

Shoes
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Do you find that you need to have "good" walking/running shoes when you are on the treadmill all day? Do you alternate shoes from day to day?

Started by KellyAnn. Last reply by KellyAnn May 10.

 

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Check out my progress!

I'm up and running at 1.5 mph! Check it out at http://principalnonsense.blogspot.com/2008/05/treadmill-desk-debut.html

Posted by Principal Nonsense on May 13th, 2008 at 2:04pm — No Comments (Add)

AMA president showcases Mayo-conceived Walkstation

"The Walkstation treadmill desk conceived by Dr. James Levine of Mayo Clinic was front and center Monday at the American Medical Association's Presidents' Forum in Washington, D.C. Dr. Ronald Davis, president of the AMA, used a Walkstation as he spoke to the gathered presidents, presidents-elect and executive directors of state, county and national medical societies. " http://tinyurl.com/36alsr

Posted by bdrhoa on April 1st, 2008 at 2:11pm — No Comments (Add)

1st Day of Office Walking

I got my desk together last night. I'll post a pic once I get new batteries for my camera. Today was my 1st full day on treadmill desk. 8.88 miles, 917 cal. Feeling good, but my legs are sore.

Posted by bdrhoa on March 24th, 2008 at 9:13pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Links To Treadmill Desk Info

I have a collection of treadmill desk related links.

Posted by bdrhoa on March 17th, 2008 at 9:57pm — 1 Comment (Add)

Mission 1 Accomplished

I now have a treadmill in my room waiting for a desk to be built around it.

Posted by bdrhoa on March 3rd, 2008 at 11:40pm — No Comments (Add)

 
 

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