* Walls near the track are essentially magnetic white boards (instead of fabric) for posting ideas and scribbling notes during the moving meetings. * Animated art projections are seen on at least three walls to reinforce the concept of activity. * Employees can strap on plastic carpet skates, and slide from meeting to meeting for a change of pace. * All keyboarding, phoning and thinking are done during some form of motion. * Coffee and healthy snacks are available nearby, but staff must walk to get them.
The Desk, Revisited
Dr. Levine and his colleagues have re-examined and completely redesigned the desk. Their version stands vertical and can be used with a treadmill, exercise bike, standing or regular chair. It is modular and mobile, so persons can work where and how they wish. It costs half the price of a cubicle, is more flexible and can easily be personalized. It can also be used at home or in school. The see-through panels let in the light and allow a person to stay visually connected with the rest of the room.
How many calories will the walking desk burn? Using the desk at 1 mph will burn about 100 calories per hour. So, walk-working from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. burns 800 extra calories per day. If food intake stays the same, this could be a loss of more th
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