Life Changing Decision
Ok, so I've worked from a home office for approximately 5 years for a large IT company. I'm in my early 50s and I've noticed over the past 3 years or so, my energy levels had decreased significantly. I was also a lifelong smoker up until May of this year when I finally quit. Over the summer, I managed to put on an additional 15 pounds. This additional weight and overall lack of fitness was contributing to frequent back pain issues.
Finally, in October I decided that sitting at a desk for 7-8 hours a day was no longer acceptable. I had always thought about a treadmill desk but the price seemed high and it’s a significant investment to make if you’re unsure you will actually use it. I finally ordered the TR1200-DT3 Under Desk Treadmill at the end of October. Since the day I installed it in my office, I have not sat at a desk to complete my work. Adapting to standing and walking while working (typing) was easier than I thought. I have a laptop in a docking station with a monitor and full size keyboard on my desk. For the most part, if I’m at my desk I’m walking. Sometimes I will just stand. The treadmill controls are great. It is very quiet and smooth running. The quality of this treadmill is high and seems ready to deal with 8 hours of use a day. My significant other uses the treadmill in the evenings and watches TV on my computer monitor while she walks.
Now here’s the latest status….since I began using this a little over a month ago, my energy levels have increased substantially, I feel much better overall, and I have lost 18 pounds as of this morning. I also adjusted my diet and started eating better which has contributed to the weight loss.
I can honestly say that along with finally quitting smoking, using a treadmill desk is one of the best decisions I have made in a long time. Thank you LifeSpan for the great product.