It's one thing to read about a product, view it online, or even preview it on video...but when it comes to finding the right desk, it's important to try it before you buy it. Especially true if you're planning to work from a standing desk that requires you to walk while you type and browse, just as I learned this past weekend at Dwell On Design...
While walking at a shuffling pace normally reserved for lines at the post office, I was still challenged between typing, walking, and chatting with friends while demoing the ModTable.
Although browsing and mousing while walking at a modest pace proved to be manageable, I quickly discovered my typing proficiency took a nose dive while trying to walk at even 2mph initially. But after a minute or so I was able to improve accuracy once I focused upon the keyboard instead of thinking to myself, "I'm walking and typing, I'm walking and typing"; it could have also been the small crowd watching me as I unnaturally tried to pretend I was updating my Twitter account while walking.
MultiTable representatives claimed standing while working using a 30 minutes walking, then 30 minutes sitting on/off routine using their standing desk and treadmill combination throughout the day could result in an extra 1000-1,200 calories burned. And unlike "just standing", I could imagine walking and working could be healthier and better for the legs and feet compared to just standing.
Several of the ModTable bases and table top combinations, starting at $479 for the base, and $599 up with top.
Product: MultiTable ModTable +Treadmill System
Available: Now
Company: MultiTable
Reporter & Image: Gregory Han
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I can't see anything about the treadmill on that site, where could I find one like it?
this idea is terrifying! a bike makes more sense, if you stop peddling you are fine, here you stop walking and you get pulled away!
Treadmills... you know, if you walk outside the view is much more interesting, and it doesn't cost anything.
while the idea of walking and exercising seems good.. its really not practical or realistic..
maybe it would work if all you did was check email or facebook.. but if you do any real work.. its a big no
I love it when people, e.g. ResidentGeek, who know nothing about a subject make comments. Sorry ResidentGeek, but it is a big YES. It is realistic and practical which is why I use one for email, reading, designing and a host of other tasks. The other morning I walked 6km while working and a total of 10km in 24 hours. The sense of fulfillment was great and maximising time and exercise was fantastic. Google loves the idea which is why it gives staff members the choice of using a treadmill workstation which is far more sophisticated than the one above. Go do some homework ResidentGeek:-)
The MultiTable ModTable Standing Desk with Treadmill System is currently available for pre-orders that will be shipped out to our amazing customers in July & August. If you would like to pre-order your own, please contact us at info@multitable.com or call 602-773-6911.
I saw something like this on the abc world news about a year ago. I can't remember the exact details but there was a company that had these types of desks in their office(the staff was happier and most employees had lost 20lbs!). I've always wanted one since I saw that but they didn't give any kind of details as to where they bought or had them made. Thanks, AT!