Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Happy Design Moment: Treadmill Desk

Treadmill Desk by LifeSpan  DT

Even just saying-- "treadmill freaking desk!" --made me happy. I hope this shows up in an office I work in. Mashable divulged yesterday all the dirty details of a new mass-market entry, the LifeSpan DT. (They also told us how cool some Mashable intern assignments are. Double win if those interns are paid to test treadmill desks.)

Ever since last year's "Sitting Kills" infographic, I hoped for something that would get me moving around more during work. The health benefits are obvious, but as a bonus, I could get rid of excess energy like a gerbil. Then I would have gerbil-like abilities to focus and get stuff done.

Gerbil derisively stares at us from running wheel.
"I ran 5 miles today. What did YOU do?"
And the two sets of benefits also benefit each other. With more focus, I could rise up the ranks at work or start my own thing. The longer lifespan gives me more time to 1) achieve those goals, and 2) enjoy the fruits of my labor. Skydiving as an old lady is on my bucket list.

Skydiving granny enjoys skydiving.
"I walked then, so I could plummet today!"
So long story short, someone please send me a treadmill desk.

2 comments:

  1. You'd think an insurance company would have a few on every floor!
    Maybe an idea for the suggestion box??

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  2. Not sure we have one. Where do you put a suggestion for a suggestion box when there isn't one?

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