The Elliptical Machine Office Desk

binary_jester
binary_jester Posts: 3,289 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
The Elliptical Machine Office Desk: putting the 'commute' back in 'telecommuting'

Quite frankly, you've got it just a bit too easy. You rise 98 seconds before you're scheduled to clock in, you mash a power button, and suddenly, you're at work. PJs still caked to your legs, mouth still steaming from a lack of brushing. You're a telecommuter, and you're the envy of the working world. In fact, it'd be just stellar if you'd do us all a solid and add a sliver of complexity to your workday -- you know, like swapping out your OfficeMax special for an elliptical machine. And maybe, just maybe, you can convert your laptop into one that's pedal-powered, forcing you to keep churning for fear of dropping from the virtual office. And no, you can't ask for donations to cover the $8,000 price tag -- your fuel savings from last week alone should just about cover it. Harrumph.

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http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/the-elliptical-machine-office-desk-putting-the-commute-back-i/


I would love for my work to start offering these.

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  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    like
  • therobinator
    therobinator Posts: 832 Member
    Awesome!
  • DarkAngel864
    DarkAngel864 Posts: 229 Member
    Wow, those are quite interesting. I was picturing something more stand up-ish when I saw elliptical.

    I'd like to say I'd love one, but who am I kidding, that would really cut into my sitting around time :wink:
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    Love it!
  • Mommawarrior
    Mommawarrior Posts: 897 Member
    That is totally awesome!
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    Some companies have treadmills at the desks :0
  • brittaney10811
    brittaney10811 Posts: 588 Member
    man oh man!! i would have some sexy legs if i could do that! i get to wear jeans and work boots at work, yet i have my own private office and sit at a desk pratically all day long! get me one of those!! :)
  • jwaitman
    jwaitman Posts: 367 Member
    I would love that! Great for those days you can't get to the gym!
  • FairyMiss
    FairyMiss Posts: 1,785 Member
    wow heh if i ever have an extra 8000 to blow , oh my are they ice skating down there, i would so get this and toss one of the chairs,

    would be perfect for watching tv in a healthy way
  • Juliebean_1027
    Juliebean_1027 Posts: 713 Member
    I think those of us chained to our desks are all in agreement...we want one! (Minus the $8000 price tag, of course)
  • dlaplume2
    dlaplume2 Posts: 1,658 Member
    Ummmm!


    I would rather have a stand up work station, although; I do like the idea of the motion of the machine powering the laptop. I was thinking that the motion of the machines at the gym should power the console. Then they could be green machines.
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    WANT. NAOOOOOOO!
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,289 Member
    I can just picture some extremely overweight phone tech support guy...call up and hear heavy breathing. Then suddenly you hear, "HOLD ON, I AM COMING TO A HILL!"
  • skittybang
    skittybang Posts: 1,525 Member
    How do you pitch this to the top execs?

    "Well, I know I'm in finance, and yes, I know I don't actually make the company any money... but if you invest in this at least you'll know the person doing your financials looks damn good doing them ;-) "
  • runningneo122
    runningneo122 Posts: 6,962 Member
    I can just picture some extremely overweight phone tech support guy...call up and hear heavy breathing. Then suddenly you hear, "HOLD ON, I AM COMING TO A HILL!"

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • runningneo122
    runningneo122 Posts: 6,962 Member
    How do you pitch this to the top execs?

    "Well, I know I'm in finance, and yes, I know I don't actually make the company any money... but if you invest in this at least you'll know the person doing your financials looks damn good doing them ;-) "
    It can lower their HC costs.
  • HappyathomeMN
    HappyathomeMN Posts: 498 Member
    I love that the woman in the picture is wearing HEELS!!

    :laugh:
  • angisnee
    angisnee Posts: 236 Member
    I love it!

    I'm a telecommuter for Mayo Clinic, and a couple years ago, they did a study with some transcriptionists using treadmill desks. Unfortunately, I haven't heard the results of the study, but hopefully they'll start encouraging the use of devices like this!

    When I worked on-site, they had adjustable sit-to-stand desks. But when we got sent home, we had to provide our own furniture. And $8000 is not in my price range. :(

    I have seen some smaller units that fit under your desk, kind of like a mini bike. Amazon has one for $75 (http://www.amazon.com/Isokinetics-Inc-Brand-Deluxe-Exerciser/dp/B000LGAPZI).
  • Multitasking
    Multitasking Posts: 1 Member
    If you google Lifebalance Station, the same elliptical machine desk combo is being offered at a lot lower price. You can apparently also bargain with the dealers and get a discount as well.:wink:
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