Steelcase’s Walkstation
Cara in categories: Cool gadgets on Sunday, November 4th, 2007
Those who are interested in a desk as well as treadmill combined together can find this little dream piece available for a modest $6,500. Combining together the idea of computer efficiency and an effective workout, this makes a great combination. For the office, this seems a bit of a strange way to get work done. For those who work at home and never seem to find the time to actually get to the gym and workout, this makes a great idea to help you slowly get back into shape.
Sadly enough, the massive price tag that is associated with the desk is likely to keep if from finding its way into most people’s homes despite the great idea. With the usage of computers and home offices increasing on a daily basis this is a fabulous idea for ensuring that you are still able to get some exercise, while still doing those status reports and talking to clients that keeps your business flowing efficiently.
While it is unlikely to see a price drop quickly due to the specialty of this piece it is still a great concept and something that can hopefully stick around and have further development to improve upon the great ideas even further. Add a small MP3 player or even a television to this thing and it could be home for days. For those who can afford the hefty price tag, this is certainly the closest to combining your work and exercise you are going to be able to come without a career change.
Small and compact enough to allow for an easy integration into an existing home office and also durable enough to replace your current desk this is a great choice to explore. Whether your only desk, or just your occasional use desk this is certainly a great option.
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April 10th, 2008 at 9:33 am
I can answer a lot of the questions here since I have been at a treadmill desk of my own now for 2 months. First, it works. I had back issues that have disappeared. I sleep like a baby at night and during the day I feel like I am on drugs….the good kind, endorphins. I walk 6 - 8 miles a day in my home office and sweating is not an issue unless I want to ramp it up a little while I am reading on the internet. I have lost 18 pounds already so I am a convert. The cost of the WalkStation is a concern for me but there is another product that offers more flexibility to use you own treadmill during the day as a desk and for exercise after work. It is called the TrekDesk. Pricing isnt set yet but it states on the TrekDesk website that it is going to be very affordable. They also are offering a pretty snazzy exercise ball chair that swings onto the treadmill (or off) for those moments when you have to sit. The website is http://www.trekdesk.com and has a lot of information on studies which focus on the long term benefits of walking. Hope this helps.