WorkWhileWalking.com has amassed a large body of expertise on the proper setup and use of office fitness equipment, including standing desks, treadmill desks, desk cycles, cable management kits, file cabinets, ergonomic monitor arms, keyboard trays, balance boards and standing mats, and it’s all in one place — right here! The advice below comes from the top experts in treadmills, ergonomics, office technology, and the medical field. Through the collection of articles below, we’ve tried to tackle all the common standing desk questions & practical tips we can:
We strongly recommend reading the standing desk questions & practical tips in this section before setting up your own active workstation. And if you’re already using a standing desk, or a treadmill desk, you’ll still find tons of great advice on improving workstation ergonomics.
Given that more than 90% of the standing desks sold online today are built on Chinese-made, commodity-grade lifting bases, the introduction of inline brushless DC motor actuators has the potential to truly disrupt the market.
We’ve helped thousands of users get their first treadmill desk, so we tapped our staff experts for their favorite tips to new users.
Choosing a standing desk can be daunting these days. With so many options on the market, you might be tempted to go for whichever result you see first.
Our experts break down when it's best to get a standing desk vs. when to attach a standing desk converter to your old desk.
We’ve developed a unique evaluation process that provides the most exhaustive analysis of any given product as every aspect is put under the microscope.
Does your job require you to spend hours hours sitting in a chair? We have ten tips for getting your employer to pay for your treadmill desk workstation.
In this primer we cover everything you need to know about how to install a SteadyType keyboard tray on a treadmill desk.
When it comes to weight ratings on electric desks, the simple answer is that “you get what you pay for, and you pay for what you get.”
The easiest way to picture your most “neutral” position is to think about how astronauts’ arms hang when they’re floating in their sleeping bags.
Adding a keyboard tray to a standing desk can be challenging, but we lay out multiple options for you to try in this primer.
It is best to stretch before mounting the treadmill, to take frequent stretch breaks and stretch at the end of every session.
Do your feet hurt after using your standing desk? We can help. Learn our top five ways to keep your feet happy while using a standing desk.
A brief guide to the review criteria we use in evaluating treadmill desks, stand up desks, sit stand workstations, and other ergonomic products.
Research suggests that standing more at work can lead to sitting more at home. Here's what they're missing in this analysis.
Taller workers looking for a treadmill desk may need to make special considerations, but don't let a treadmill's added height compromise ergonomic safety.
If you're trying to lose weight using a treadmill desk, these tips are essential for you to get the most bang for your buck.
We break down which standing desks are easiest and most difficult to put together, along with how much time assembly could take.
Keep in mind that using a treadmill desk is the best way to combat sitting disease but it is not a substitute for getting aerobic exercise
We’ve developed a unique evaluation process that provides the most exhaustive analysis of any given ergonomic office product.
Unless you already spend several hours a day walking, you will feel some new muscle pains if you overdo it. We provide our best treadmill desk walking tips.
Cable spaghetti can be a nightmare for standing and walking workers. Follow these tips to straighten up the cables at your workstation.
We often find that even people who've had standing desks for many years are unable extend their standing desk time for very long.
The question of exactly how many more calories you can burn using a treadmill desk hasn’t been thoroughly understood, until now.
It may not seem very important at first blush but it turns out the width of the belt can be a very important criteria in choosing a treadmill base.
A top speed capability of more than 4.0 mph is the first giveaway that a treadmill desk’s base unit was borrowed from an existing running treadmill model.
Treadmill weight limits or weight ratings are almost meaningless when being used " in a walking desk application. Here's how to really evaluate them.
Is it dual-monitor compatible? Ergonomically adjustable? We outline what you need to know to pick a great convertible standing desk.
Tracking software designed mostly for cardio exercise, with treadmill desk usage as an afterthought. This software is not as advanced as many free apps.
Kids hate sitting for endless hours as much as adults do, if not more so. You don't have to be over 40 to feel the physical anguish of sitting too long.
A guide for officemates on the proper etiquette in approaching someone who is actively walking and working on a treadmill desk.
Instead of purchasing a large fleet of treadmill desks sight unseen, it makes sense for many large enterprises to instead rent or lease a treadmill desk.
Experienced treadmill desk users have learned to accumulate intensive writing tasks for those hours when they are sitting or standing.
Keep in mind that when walking at a treadmill desk, even at 1–2 mph, your body will be evaporating more water than usual.
Treadmill desks can be shaky contraptions if not set up properly. Learn how to isolate vibrations from the treadmill and from your body's swaying motions
Treadmill desk placement can be tricky in some smaller offices so take the time to really think it through before assembling your treadmill desk.
The biggest safety issues for treadmill desk users are potential minor injuries from improper ergonomics or insufficient stretch breaks.
Perhaps the most common misconception about treadmill workstations is that they are "exercise desks." This just isn't the case.
The correlation between Type II diabetes and weight struggles is so direct that most people consider the words “obese” and “diabetic” to be synonymous.
Does your treadmill belt hesitate with every step, or make more noise than it did when you first got it? If so, a simple treadmill lubrication may be all you need.