I came across this exercise desk, called LifeBalance Station on youtube. I have also seen a somewhat similar product that's a combination of a treadmill and a desk. Has anyone used this type of excercise desk for weight loss and wellness in a white-collar work environment? How have your colleagues reacted? How about your boss?[video=youtube;g3Q14OxRKy0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3Q14OxRKy0[/video]
Losing weight while doing desk work?!
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Ridiculous.
Hi Coach Palfrey
Could you elaborate on your judgement?
Do you mean that this won't work to help me loose weight or that co-workers - and bosses - would think I'm rediculous using this as my regular desk? In the video they claim that folks using this machine would burn at least 4000 calories a week - all while doing their regular desk job. This which would equate to about a pound of weight loss per week which would be great for me!
Thanks!
Could you elaborate on your judgement?
Do you mean that this won't work to help me loose weight or that co-workers - and bosses - would think I'm rediculous using this as my regular desk? In the video they claim that folks using this machine would burn at least 4000 calories a week - all while doing their regular desk job. This which would equate to about a pound of weight loss per week which would be great for me!
Thanks!
The recumbent bike is largely ineffective in improving the facets of fitness stated in the video.
You would look stupid using it.
It looks very expensive.
It would encourage certain users that they could drop their existing exercise routine in favour of this - not a good thing.
It is entirely practical to burn 4000 calories per week by going for a brisk walk at lunchtime. Plus, this has ultimately more benefits than trying to exercise at your desk. Plus, it was developed by a Psychologist - why?
The more I think about this exercise desk the more I like it
I had a chance to try a recumbent trainer over the holidays and I have to say that it did give me a geat workout! I'm also not sure I could even come close to burning 4000 calories going for "powerwalks" over lunch because by the time I even make it out of the building I'd only have maybe 15 left for walking plus I got to eat over lunch.
Maybe LifeBalance Station would get some people to drop their exercise routines but in my case between working and driving the kids from A to B I get to the gym maybe once a week - which I may still do if I ever get this desk just for some added toning and socializing. This excercise desk does look like it would cost some money but I'm going to see if I can get my boss to spring for it :cool3:
.... as for looking ridiculous, if this would make me be physically active several hours a day, I'd be willing to put up with a few jabs from my - likely envious - co-workers.... just about all of which could stand to loose a few pounds themselves
I had a chance to try a recumbent trainer over the holidays and I have to say that it did give me a geat workout! I'm also not sure I could even come close to burning 4000 calories going for "powerwalks" over lunch because by the time I even make it out of the building I'd only have maybe 15 left for walking plus I got to eat over lunch.
Maybe LifeBalance Station would get some people to drop their exercise routines but in my case between working and driving the kids from A to B I get to the gym maybe once a week - which I may still do if I ever get this desk just for some added toning and socializing. This excercise desk does look like it would cost some money but I'm going to see if I can get my boss to spring for it :cool3:
.... as for looking ridiculous, if this would make me be physically active several hours a day, I'd be willing to put up with a few jabs from my - likely envious - co-workers.... just about all of which could stand to loose a few pounds themselves
I had a chance to try a recumbent trainer over the holidays and I have to say that it did give me a geat workout! I'm also not sure I could even come close to burning 4000 calories going for "powerwalks" over lunch because by the time I even make it out of the building I'd only have maybe 15 left for walking plus I got to eat over lunch.
Maybe LifeBalance Station would get some people to drop their exercise routines but in my case between working and driving the kids from A to B I get to the gym maybe once a week - which I may still do if I ever get this desk just for some added toning and socializing. This excercise desk does look like it would cost some money but I'm going to see if I can get my boss to spring for it :cool3:
.... as for looking ridiculous, if this would make me be physically active several hours a day, I'd be willing to put up with a few jabs from my - likely envious - co-workers.... just about all of which could stand to loose a few pounds themselves
This is getting painful...
I can't think of ANY office where they'd let you:
1. workout WHILE YOU ARE ON THE CLOCK!
2. let you buy your own personal bicycle chair
None of the people are working out 'hard', and I'm sure its a reasonable distraction from doing your actual job/work.
Not to mention people being out of breath trying to take phone calls.
Dumb idea that'll never make them any money.
1. workout WHILE YOU ARE ON THE CLOCK!
2. let you buy your own personal bicycle chair
None of the people are working out 'hard', and I'm sure its a reasonable distraction from doing your actual job/work.
Not to mention people being out of breath trying to take phone calls.
Dumb idea that'll never make them any money.
I saw your post today and I thought I'd share my personal experience with you regarding this product. I am one of the few people who have actually used the LifeBalance Station extensively. I used the prototype of LifeBalance Station for over 9 months because I am closely related to the team that is working on the product.
My professional job requires that I spend a lot of time reading and writing at my desk. I am also a mom with two small children. I am forever trying to juggle my work and family obligations with the limited time that I have. Physical exercises tend to get pushed off by the wayside. For me, the machine allowed me to engage in some physical exercise while getting my work done. Ideally, I wish I could spend two hours in a gym every day, but I simply can’t afford the two hours (or one hour) right now.
Being on the machine did not distract me from my actual desk work at all. The gentle motion (without any harsh impact on one's joints) is designed to allow a user to use the machine for an extended period of time while also engaging in all normal desk work such as reading, typing, writing, talking on the phone. (I have also done some hand sewing while peddling on the machine.)
I have not been able to use it in an office environment; so I can’t tell you how colleagues or bosses will react. My plan is to put one in my office as soon as my budget allows it. I have a hard time imaging that an enlightened employer will have trouble with their employees using the LifeBalance Station because you can get your work done and get healthy at the same time. Needless to say, healthier employees are more productive because they do not have to miss work due to sickness.
If you have any questions about the health benefits of low impact exercise, you can read up on the current scientific literature on non exercise activity thermogenesis (also known as NEAT). There is an extensive literature on the health benefits of low impact exercises.
When a user peddles at the suggested RPM (a gentle walking motion), the user will not become breathless. For over nine months, I never had any trouble taking phone calls while I was sitting at the LifeBalance Station.
I lost 10 pounds using the machine without any additional dietary restrictions or physical exercises. I can feel that my leg muscles are a lot stronger now than before I began using the machine. I felt very comfortable sitting at the LifeBalance Station and working because the ergonomically designed chair supported my back a lot better than my regular office chair. I found myself being able to sit at the LifeBalance Station longer than I could at my regular desk chair.
My professional job requires that I spend a lot of time reading and writing at my desk. I am also a mom with two small children. I am forever trying to juggle my work and family obligations with the limited time that I have. Physical exercises tend to get pushed off by the wayside. For me, the machine allowed me to engage in some physical exercise while getting my work done. Ideally, I wish I could spend two hours in a gym every day, but I simply can’t afford the two hours (or one hour) right now.
Being on the machine did not distract me from my actual desk work at all. The gentle motion (without any harsh impact on one's joints) is designed to allow a user to use the machine for an extended period of time while also engaging in all normal desk work such as reading, typing, writing, talking on the phone. (I have also done some hand sewing while peddling on the machine.)
I have not been able to use it in an office environment; so I can’t tell you how colleagues or bosses will react. My plan is to put one in my office as soon as my budget allows it. I have a hard time imaging that an enlightened employer will have trouble with their employees using the LifeBalance Station because you can get your work done and get healthy at the same time. Needless to say, healthier employees are more productive because they do not have to miss work due to sickness.
If you have any questions about the health benefits of low impact exercise, you can read up on the current scientific literature on non exercise activity thermogenesis (also known as NEAT). There is an extensive literature on the health benefits of low impact exercises.
When a user peddles at the suggested RPM (a gentle walking motion), the user will not become breathless. For over nine months, I never had any trouble taking phone calls while I was sitting at the LifeBalance Station.
I lost 10 pounds using the machine without any additional dietary restrictions or physical exercises. I can feel that my leg muscles are a lot stronger now than before I began using the machine. I felt very comfortable sitting at the LifeBalance Station and working because the ergonomically designed chair supported my back a lot better than my regular office chair. I found myself being able to sit at the LifeBalance Station longer than I could at my regular desk chair.
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