I tried a treadmill desk for 30 days
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 พ.ย. 2023
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Yup. A treadmill desk. This is my story.
It all started when we moved from downtown Toronto to the suburbs and my daily PLUMMETED. I took about 2,000 less steps per day!
I decided to try a treadmill desk to get my steps back up and documented my experience for this video.
I'm just a middle-aged guy telling a very middle-age story.
PS - My standing desk is a GeekDesk V2 but I don't believe it's for sale any longer. I got it like 10 years ago.
So it's been 6 months - do I still use my treadmill desk!?! th-cam.com/users/shortsKq-LK81fvxA
Nice, 6 months 🎉 congrats
Note: these walkingpads (i have a very similar one) do work with an app. I haven't used the remote in years.
Now it's time to invest some time and build a manual curved one. The construction isn't to hard, you just have to buy quite a few bearing, some good wood for construction, two rubber strips then cut, sand and paint some boards. I'm curious if you could actually use it while programming if the speed will be slower and naturally adjustable, because when you walk on a curved treadmill you can stop anytime you want to think about something.
Unless you want to spend like 4-5K and buy one.
This was such a normal, reasonable, honest video. I don’t feel like I’m being sold anything or trying to be convinced of something. Very nice
Wait until you know the fall was staged
I initially mistook you for a renowned TH-camr, given the exceptional quality of your videos. They're truly impressive! Keep up the fantastic work!
Wow, thanks!
I agree 100%. He needs to keep making videos. I was super surprised he didn’t have a ton more followers
Wow I looked at the subscribe count after your comment less than 1000?!?!?
I live my under desk treadmill. Mine was under $200. And has more speed then I need. In a month having it I have dropped 5lbs and walk for two 1 hour sessions a day while working. I have no issues doing email, meetings and other tasks.
hey which one are you using? I'd love to get ur recommendation.
What is the speed you walk? I also have one under my desk. 😊
What is the model?
So at the end it depends on the type of person. I get motion sickness when I read anything while I’m on a car so definitely not for me.
I take it you work from home?
I've had the maksone treadmill for about 6 months now. In the beginning i couldnt really function while walking on it. I realized that i just had my speed set way too high. I set it to a very casual walk, and now i don't even notice walking anymore in the morning. I drink my coffee and then set up my treadmill and walk from 8-noon every day. I recommend buying indoor treadmill only shoes, so you dont ruin all your socks. I get about 7k steps on it daily =) sometimes when i do difficult tasks that require full concentration i have to stop the treadmill - you know when you have to turn down the car volume so you can see while parking ;D
That is so awesome. I'd love to get to the point of hitting 7,000 steps from the treadmill - I'm going to try your idea of really going slow. Also your analogy about turning the volume down while parking really hit home :)
dude!! you're really good at making videos. i randomly came across this when doing research on portable treadmills and i'm so glad i did, this is great. love the way this video was produced!
Thank you!! That's really encouraging to hear, I appreciate you taking the time to say so :)
lol same here, how this dude only got 200 subs haha!
agree!
Yes! Usually I'd skip the "581 subscribers" video, but I guess you have to start somewhere...and the content is really good! :) Thanks!
I agree! ☝️
What a great and honest video. Found it searching for home treadmill options, this definitely deserves more views out there.
Man, you're good at making videos. Totally feel ya on the walking commute thing. Keep making more vids! They're enjoying to watch. I can totally relate to this one!
Thank you!! Really appreciate you taking the time to say so 😊
Hey Steve! I love the content you're making! It's just transparent and honest! Thank you for sharing your review and opinion about the underdesk treadmill!!
I appreciate that!! Thanks 😊
What a great video! Brilliantly done!
The information that you can't code on it is everything I needed, thank you
I think it's the small text size combined with motion while walking that cause the motion sickness.
I already have the walking pad and considering to purchase the adjustable desk. But I think I'll just keep my working and walking separated. I'm also one of those who get motion sickness when reading book on the bus.
i would not rule out a under desk tread mill based on a subjective perspective. Buy it, try it out and find out what works for you.
I can code just fine while walking.
I'm able to code while walking. I think you just have to try it out and see if you can do it.
Great video! informative and honest. Hit all the points I was curious about. I thought I’d have to watch a few videos to make a decision but this one took the cake !
Great editing and vibe man =) Love the vid! Might actually get a standing desk
The first few weeks were rough as I managed to get thrown off a few times. I found that once I got used to walking at my desk, I was actually more zoned in when I wrote code. Part of that is the movement keeping my ADHD in check, but I honestly enjoyed it. It's a lot harder to keep at it now that I am in a hybrid working situation.
We are the same person living in another dimension.
- used to walk more
- moved, had family, started working from home, walk less, gained weight
- considering walking treadmill
- make videos
Etc
Love the vibe of this video.
Found you through your update short on this video.
I may still buy one during prime day cuz I’m going crazy after working from home for 100 days.
How did it go
Amazing video quality, set-up and presentation. I can't believe you only have 1.27k subscribers, keep it up! I hope good things in TH-cam are in your future!
Thanks Steve, you literally answered every of my questions about treadmill in your video
I’m so glad - thanks for watching 😊😊
Super random video to me today but I really loved how you told the story! Congrats
Simple and direct message. I like it. Cool treadmill
Good review. You made me reconsider to buy an under desk treadmill.
Thank you!
That video was awesome, wasn't sure what to expect when I clicked it but so glad i did. I also wanted to say I wasn't expecting the high level of prodiuction, I think you have a huge future on here, so I hope you're going to stick with this. Subscribed.
Thank you!! That's super encouraging. Makes me want to keep going 🙏
I am amazed with the quality of production also equally shocked with the subscriber count, you deserve more, so from a fellow Torontonian you got a new subscriber.
Thank you!!
Once I got my standing desk I removed my desk chair to the other room. I no longer sit for 8-10 hours. Now that I have a walk pad under my standing desk I will get my daily steps in . I had a similar experience use to live in NYC and averaged 18,000 steps a day … now that I live near the burbs I drive everywhere and don’t get my steps in. I put my health as a priority because of the environmental and physical change that I endured. I will use the tools that I now have to ensure I get my fitness back on track
I'm so excited to get mine now that I've seen your video on it!
Nice!! Hope you love it!
Your story telling is good, I can see the effort you've put in
I appreciate that!
You are a GREAT storyteller!
Thank you! 😊
How the hell do you only 745 subs with this production quality
100% agree. This dudes production quality is nuts
Ohhhh I first thought he had +800K. After seeing your comment, I realized it was 800 LOL
@Dream-bc8el - The simple reason is in how TH-cam algorithm works. He’s got amazing production quality, but I’m assuming he’s not ready to commit to publishing consistently yet. He’s done 6 or so videos and some shorts in the past year and although they are excellent, he would need to increase rate his of publishing, maintain a consistent schedule, and get more content on his channel. Also, he hasn’t narrowed down to a specific subject/niche so it may take a bit longer. Nevertheless he did gain one subscriber today ✋🏽😀
very well produced, don't stop
Nice video, both by means of picture and content. Actually was surprised with subscribers number, good luck with channel.
Wow. Video is really good procuced, I thought you would have at least 50k subs but I never thought its nearly 500. Leaving a sub :)
Wow - thank you!!🙏 😊
Very good editing quality for someone who doesn't have that many subs! Good job!
Thank you!! I really appreciate you taking the time to say so - worked on this one :)
We need a 2-months review now!
wonderful video! Insane quality
Great quick video steve! I've been rocking the standing bike and I never really had a problem with motion sickness. But similar gripes with pain in my hands from awkward positioning.
Thanks Mike!! Standing bike might have to be my next evolution 👀
Quick? first 2 minutes nothing happened
@@marten4624 You mean where he set up the premise to the video, the reason he got a treadmill desk? The average video length on TH-cam is 11 minutes, so yeah this is on the quicker end.
I'd set not a "steps goal", but a "mode goal". When you commute, you walk faster. Your heats beats the other way. You are not trying to do something at the same time. And then you feel refreshed. It's another mode of walking.
I also have a walking treadmill in my room. I watched this video while walking at 3.7 mph. I feel refreshed now :-)
So if you still have it - it might be a good idea to change the walking mode.
And change the goal to "for X minutes per day to be in THAT walking mode".
wow the quality of this video is very impressive. Keep it up, I see the vision your trying to build.
Thank you!! That’s really encouraging to hear 🙏
You should make a part 2 of this vid.... would love to know more about how to be more physically active.
im starting my office work treadmill journey myself...the gear should be here Sunday...working from home in an area with alot of rain has been havoc....you're video editing/shot placement skills are top notch..easily this could be a Netflix original haha
That’s awesome, best of luck!!
Great content! It's produced very well
Thank you!!
Love this video so much
Great video Steve!
great video, thanks for making it!
After watching many videos of TH-camr quitting TH-cam, I really hope you can make it sustainable and survive longer at this level of quality. Especially if your next videos are not having as much as this video's views but you you've doubled the work / time on them. good luck mate, nice videos
Thank you!! I'll do my best :)
Great video! Keep going!!
Thank you!!
I highly recommend getting on your bike more - exercising with the kids is great. I love going for a ride in the fresh air.
I’ll never be able to justify buying a treadmill like this or the more standard ones. But I liked this video and found it very interesting, the music was an excellent choice.
Glad to hear it was still interesting! 😊
Pro tip: steps start to make body composition changes at around 10,000/day. Probably not practical on a desk treadmill. But you are still getting health benefits, so keep it up. Great video!
Really solid video! I wanted a little more intermingled stories. "I'm surprised it doesn't hurt my feet" or "my calves feel so sexy" hahaha. This video flowed SO WELL. and was motivating too
Thank you!! 😊
Try a vertical mouse for your wrist! It really really helps! I'm a software Developer and since i started using it I did not have any kind of pain anymore
Thanks for the video, straight to the point :D
Emails and Meetings are perfect for a walking pad, usually anything more complicated than that and I can't focus so I tend to make it part of my start of the day or end of the work day when I have time to do that.
Totally agree!
I got the same treadmill about 10 days ago and I actually did research and I actually would recommend it! I had several options and went with this one because I live in a small apartment and it's very convenient to be able to fold it. Haven't had remote battery issues yet, that does sound bad. I'm averaging over15k steps per day, a number that I'd never even approached in my life!
Let’s goo!!! 15,000?! That’s awesome.👏
The goal of walking while working for me would be to be able to walk more without spending all my free time doing it. If you only walk 20 minutes a day, I don't see the point
This was a very well made video.
Following because this type of production needs some respect
amazing content, perfect video, love it a lot, thank you so much for your insight :-)
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Love the video! Now I’m buying myself a treadmill! 🤩
BTW-what desk lamp are you using? Looks good!
good video! see you are still small but i comment so more ppl can see this!
If you can keep this standard of quality, you are not gonna stay small for long. I'm certain of that.
Good luck!!
I appreciate you taking the time to say that!! 🙏
this was a really good video i expected you to have a lot more subs
Thank you - I appreciate it! 😊
well cut and told story!
Thank you!! 😊
Hello and thank you for the video. I might be late but anyways, I know how you can do the tasks that you can not do while walking.
Turn it off and lower your desk to this position 5:36 . This is also a trend, solution to counter the sitting habit.
Have a good day.
Thanks, informative and interesting content.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Decided to buy a treadmill a couple months back and the part that I haven't figured out yet it how to count the steps. I have a Garmin watch but since my hands are on the keyboard it doesn't track the steps. I'm curious on how did you count the steps. Great video btw!
Really really really good video man!! Honestly like I was watching Matt D’Avella! 🚀👌🏽🔥
That’s awesome!! Big fan of Matt’s 😊
Love this video!! Great editing and content ❤
Thank you so much!!
I initially thought I needed one, but I forgot I had a stationary cardio bike in my garage, and surprisingly, it fits under my standing desk. I don't know how much better this is instead of the walking pad, but since I am simply sitting down, it makes it easier to spend more time on it. I do have to agree on the tasks you can realistically do while doing some sort of movement. I think it just comes down to how much you have to concentrate on that task.
I mostly use mine when I feel like watching youtube haha.
That's so interesting. A friend of mine also swears by his stationary bike. I'll have to try one. If I could do it without getting nauseous than that would be a big win!
You have Ferris Bueller energy, and I love that.
Wow, that's nice approach! I feel bored easily too!
And I have hard time setting up my threadmil, as I do not have a standing desk.
My personal thoughts: the wrist issue could be somewhat better, when I do not fixate my hand, as I put pressure on it otherwise, and not just my wrist, but my back also starts hurting.
I can read in 3-3,5km/h, but if I need to code 1-2km/tops, it won't give me nearly as much steps, but could keep body moving. I originaly bought it for concentration, as I think by walking better, but honestly, if you walk fast it is counterproductive.
That’s really interesting - confirms my experience too. I might try a bike-desk next. See if it’s easier to code while pedaling 🤷🏼♂️
Quality of this video👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Your video content is really good
I appreciate that!
Really nice video! Just a random question, what's the ref of your desk chair? I'm trying to find a good white one but it's difficult! Thanks!
This video was awesome. I felt like I was watching a movie
If that’s the C2, you can also control it using the app! I have that model and has the same remote battery issues, so I gave up on remote entirely and use the app on my phone instead.
Whaaaat. Had no idea. You just saved me!!
also i work at a battery store and you shouldnt have to replace your lithium remote battery that often, make sure you don't buy them from supermarkets as they are often expired, they should be at least 3.13 volts with a multimetre
awesome video well edited and informative. You mentioned you have a standing desk for 10 years! I have never made the jump and work from home on a traditional desk would you recommend switching? Any benefits you see? And any recommendations. I think that will be my first step before considering a treadmill.
Thank you!! I love my standing desk - and I use it habitually. The main benefit I experience is I find standing keeps my energy level higher. When I work at a non-standing desk, my body feels lethargic after a few hours.
Randomly recommended video, probably due to my love for self improvement challenges LOL. But wanted to echo what everyone else is saying, when I saw the incredible quality of this video I was sure that you'd have at least a couple hundred thousand subscribers. This is something I'm most likely to experiment with when I have more space and a standing desk as just standing in one spot when I'm in the office can start to affect my feet or knees whereas walking for long periods of time/running don't. I loved that you touched on how coding on this would be difficult as I was mainly curious how much concentration you could muster up while continuously moving so that was good to know! Keep up the quality videos man!
PS: As someone who believes you can fix all your physical problems with strengthening related muscles/joints. Here is a video for your wrists if you consistently have wrist pain. (May be targeted at a more specific audience but it will definitely get the job done!) th-cam.com/video/5edL1aEBe4Y/w-d-xo.html
3:32 Loved the review. Bring the desk up so your elbow is at a 90 degree angle and is more ergonomic. That may help your wrist
Ah - good to know!
The reason no weight was lost with the treadmill exercises was because it was not being done at a high enough intensity. What's actually needed is a high intensity interval training program. So you start slow and then increase your speed incrementally over time, until you're doing a final 30-second burst of sprinting at 95% to 100% of your maximum heart rate.
In fact if you only do this 30-second burst once every 2 days (or three times a week), it will allow any calorie deficit you're enforcing to do it's job by preventing your body from going into starvation mode and slowing your metabolism as a result of eating fewer calories.
So by keeping your metabolism high through this effect called "excess post-exercise oxygen consumption" (EPOC), aka the "afterburn effect", your body continues to burn calories at an elevated rate even after you've finished exercising.
My goal wasn’t to lose weight - I’m pretty explicit about that in the video :)
Hola! amazing video! question, what desk you use? is easy to adjust where you want it vertically? ty!
It’s a Geekdesk! I believe it’s no longer for sale though.
You earned a subscriber here.
You definitely weren't walking enough to lose any weight, but adding steps in and getting more movement in your body is always going to be a net positive.
06:01 "loosing weight was never my goal"
I have the same one. I have never used the remote. I turn on/off and control the speed with the app on my phone.
Mine saves me 90min of walking after work. 100% worth it
had to pause at 1:35, where are you pulling your average daily steps data for the graph? Really fantastic content so far.
Thank you!! It’s pulled from my iPhone Health app 👍
Most important question:
Did the marker paint through the paper onto the wall?
3:30 You should not feel any pain when working with a computer, if you do you should consider starting using an ergonomic split keyboard (like the ZSA Voyager) and an ergonomic mouse like a trackball or a RollerMouse
I think I’d love this
those weeds shots are outta control
The one component you missed with your walking is the speed at which you walked. You need to stress the muscles a bit so you actually start burning calories and then keep progessing the number of steps. But otherwise, this video is amazing.
thank you!!!
I want to have 10k steps. but I wonder if its possible to type and program when walking. and if it makes noise for my colleagues.
Thank you.
Violently upset my standing desk was stolen along with other office equipment this was my dream
Ugh. That’s brutal.
I want one but I take calls where I am going between multiple screens and just think it won’t work with my work 😢
Where is your desk lamp from? Thanks
Treadmills, especially at low speeds, are very passive. They do not activate as much many muscles as walking.
Think about it .. normally when you walk, you need the friction to push yourself forward. On a treadmill you just lift the opposing leg to move forward, since the treadmill already pushes you back.
Makes total sense. I’d rather walk outside than walk on a treadmill any day
As a software developer WFH as well I really am interested in this, but my day to day is mostly coding. This is main hesitation on not buying one of these things.
You mentioned you felt "sick" - I think the main issue I would have is difficulty in typing? How difficult did you find it?
Thanks for the video and I enjoyed it!
Sick to the point of not coding while on the treadmill. Other commenters have said they are able to code while walking though so I think this varies!
THe hand fatigue is probably related to using th emost ungodly mouse ever created by a human
How's it going, 5 months on?
I have a standing desk and I still have to sit down for tasks that require intense mental focus....