Walking Pads: treadmill desk
Are walking pads worth it? A rather shallow analysis.
Walking Pads: treadmill desk
Walking pads may help with mood and stress in the workplace, as some individuals consider their walking pads aligned with improvements to their health, productivity or happiness.
Author’s note: we’ve already covered mood boost. -M
Walking pads help some people focus
Psychologists have long theorized that before we can pay attention, we need some arousal or stimulation. Too little arousal, and we’re distracted. Too much, and we’re overwhelmed.
That process works the same for everyone, but the amount of stimulation we need to focus varies. It’s why some people need background noise to focus, while others prefer silence.
For some of us, walking while working will be a helpful source of stimulation. For others, walking and attempting something else at the same time will feel very difficult. Generally, walking pad sessions are good for simple or repetitive tasks, such as reviewing email.
Other people just want to move more
Making exercise easier and more accessible to boost activity levels. If that fails to be the case with the walking pad, you can find some joy with mood lighting, a big or little screen, your favorite beverage and some music.
This seemed like a noteworthy quote from the article about the walking pad, simply being in motion can be beneficial -“When my body is occupied doing something, I’m not thinking, ‘What’s on my phone?’ ”
Author’s note: Are walking pads worth it? I’m intrigued. A colleague introduced me to a walking pad several years ago, as she liked the idea of a treadmill that she could fold and slide under the bed. I’d be open to using one and sliding it under the couch, and having the ability to use it in the basement or on the deck in the backyard.
At one time I had a treadmill, but felt it wound up being more of a shelf or surface to hang clothes on at times. Once clutter accumulates around a treadmill, it doesn’t seem like it encourages usage. Regards, Marky