One of the most common questions that we are asked is: “Will I be able to concentrate on a treadmill desk?” People understandably have concerns that they will be distracted by walking and unable to focus on their work. Fortunately, walking at a treadmill desk not only leaves you feeling better after a long day of work, it […]
We all know how it feels to walk into the office and spot an obviously sick co-worker. Your first thought is, “I’m so glad I just bought more hand sanitizer,” and your second one is, “Stay far away!” While catching a cold or the flu can seem inevitable during the winter months, research shows that you can do […]
As the end of the year approaches, many folks start reflecting on those resolutions that they did not keep. And many want to make sure that next year is the year they stick with their commitments. If you know someone who is committed to improving their health in the New Year, then why not help […]
Sorry, but that does not exist. Five days a week, you get up, get dressed, and go to work. First stop (if you haven’t already taken a cup-o-joe to go ) probably is the Keurig machine. Second stop is your chair. If you stay planted in that chair all morning, you might need another couple […]
Many of you know Tory Johnson from her great Deals & Steals segment on Good Morning America. You might not know that Tory has a treadmill desk from Rebel Desk herself and that she uses it as part of her new, healthy lifestyle! For her whole life,Tory struggled with weight. When a television executive told her that she […]
A transportation revolution is underway, and you might have noticed the changes. The number of choices for how we get from one place to another is rising. In cities across the country, transportation choices now include driving a car, biking, taking a bus, using a shared car service, calling an Uber car, using the subway, and renting a shared […]
Many studies have discussed the benefits of using a treadmill desk, and we’ve referenced lots of them in our blog and website. But reading the results of a study is never the same as hearing from people directly. We regularly follow up with customers to see what they love about their treadmill desk. In honor […]
Most people using walking desks do not walk for the entire day. While the ultra-walking desk user does exist, it’s more likely that folks are walking for 2-3 hours each day. For others, they may have a 30-minute window to use a shared walking desk as many offices purchase a few walking desks to share. The walking […]
This blog post was guest-written by Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Brodie Gregory, . Cognitive dissonance occurs when our actions are inconsistent with our attitudes or beliefs. This morning I had a healthy dose of cognitive dissonance when I started writing this blog post sitting down. Needless to say, I quickly shifted to my standing desk to avoid cognitive […]
Why Getting a Treadmill Desk is Good for Business Written By Stephanie Burns of Chic CEO Getting a treadmill desk has made a significant impact on my daily productivity. I actually get a little sad when I sit down after walking for a few hours and that naturally made me curious. I got a treadmill desk because I knew […]