You’ve seen the research on the dangers of sitting. You’re convinced that you need to make a change to your daily routine. You’re ready to change your life with a treadmill desk. But sifting through treadmill desk reviews can be overwhelming. How to make sense of the information found in treadmill desk reviews?

To help you through the process, here are several practical things to consider so you can purchase the perfect treadmill desk.

What kind of desk do you want?

Most people think of a treadmill desk as one unit. In fact, you can think of it as a treadmill and a desk separately.

You can buy a desk to fit over an existing running treadmill. There are several downsides to this type of design. For example, you can use it only where you have a running treadmill, so it may not be suitable for an office setting. Also, the controls end up being out of a comfortable arms reach, possibly making the treadmill difficult to operate.

For a treadmill desk, you don’t need a high-powered treadmill that can go at running speed and has an incline. A walking treadmill base is better suited for the job.

Some treadmill desks do have the treadmill attached to the desk. Others offer the treadmill base and the desk separately to create a customized look.

Also consider whether you want a desk that can be adjusted. An adjustable desk lets you work comfortably while walking, standing or sitting. A stationary desk that always is at standing height restricts your choices for how you want to work.

Here’s a video of Rebel Desk workstations around the United States in action:

How much space do you have for a treadmill desk?

You will want to measure your space and figure out exactly how much space you have to work with. Treadmill desks vary in their overall footprint. From the length of the treadmill to the width of the desk, there are a variety of choices.

Rebel Desk offers a treadmill desk with a very small footprint that can fit into a relatively small space.

How will you sit if you need or want to?

No matter how much you think you are going to love walking at your treadmill desk, sometimes you still might want or need to just stand or even sit during the day. Your treadmill desk setup should let you be able to walk, stand or sit.

Many treadmill desks users stand on the treadmill when not walking on it. Others put a tall chair or stool on the treadmill or next to it. Rebel Desk offers a chair that fits alongside the treadmill to give you a complete working solution.

How will I operate the treadmill?

If you use your treadmill desk everyday, then you are going to want operating it to be simple and easy. Perhaps most importantly, you will want the controls to be very accessible. If you are thinking about converting a running treadmill into a treadmill desk, consider that the controls are going to be far away from you.

For walking treadmills, the controls either are attached to the desk or sit on top of the desk. If the controls are attached to the desk, then consider whether they are located in a spot that is inconvenient for you. If the controls sit on the desktop, you should consider the size of the controls. Desktop space can be limited and you don’t want to waste any with a big control console.

Rebel Desk’s control console takes up about as much space as an envelope. You also may not want a control console that does not make any noise. Some consoles, including Rebel Desk’s, have the option to turn the sound off or on.

What are your options if you don’t like the treadmill desk?

A treadmill desk can change your life for the better. But it is a change from your typical routine and office setup. Along with that change is the chance that it will not work out. Make sure that you have an option to say, “thanks, but no thanks” before making this kind of purchase.

Some treadmill desk companies offer 30-day return periods, including Rebel Desk. Chance are you are going to love it, but if something does not work out, keep your options open.

You are on the path to getting the perfect treadmill desk for you. Learn more about what Rebel Desk has to offer by clicking here!