Comments on: IKEA Jerker Do-It-Yourself Treadmill Desk http://smarterware.org/6461/ikea-jerker-do-it-yourself-treadmill-desk A blog about software Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:02:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: techrandy http://smarterware.org/6461/ikea-jerker-do-it-yourself-treadmill-desk#comment-2706 techrandy Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:47:49 +0000 http://smarterware.org/?p=6461#comment-2706 scary but one of the smartest ways that I can think of to get geeks in shape... scary but one of the smartest ways that I can think of to get geeks in shape…

]]> By: Marcus Nogueira http://smarterware.org/6461/ikea-jerker-do-it-yourself-treadmill-desk#comment-2703 Marcus Nogueira Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:19:40 +0000 http://smarterware.org/?p=6461#comment-2703 If the IKEA Jerker is discontinued do you have a recommended alternative for someone in the market for a customizable desk like that? If the IKEA Jerker is discontinued do you have a recommended alternative for someone in the market for a customizable desk like that?

]]> By: sparky http://smarterware.org/6461/ikea-jerker-do-it-yourself-treadmill-desk#comment-2676 sparky Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:38:44 +0000 http://smarterware.org/?p=6461#comment-2676 Hi Gina, I would be interested to know if you have any advice based on your experience over the last month with this type of set up. I am considering a similar treadmill desk and work long hours on a computer. What have you found to be the best way to use a mouse and keyboard? Is it easy enough to use a laptop and integrated laptop tracker pad, or would I need an external keyboard and mouse? Regards Mark Hi Gina,

I would be interested to know if you have any advice based on your experience over the last month with this type of set up.

I am considering a similar treadmill desk and work long hours on a computer.

What have you found to be the best way to use a mouse and keyboard? Is it easy enough to use a laptop and integrated laptop tracker pad, or would I need an external keyboard and mouse?

Regards

Mark

]]> By: vkelman http://smarterware.org/6461/ikea-jerker-do-it-yourself-treadmill-desk#comment-2671 vkelman Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:43:01 +0000 http://smarterware.org/?p=6461#comment-2671 Gina, sorry for off-topic. Is JavaScript which open a full-size picture when clicking on a thumbnail a part of WordPress platform? It's pretty neat. "isn't that why Leo sets on that big rubber ball?" Rob, BTW you can buy it here http://goo.gl/Rt01 (I did) Gina, sorry for off-topic. Is JavaScript which open a full-size picture when clicking on a thumbnail a part of WordPress platform? It’s pretty neat.

“isn’t that why Leo sets on that big rubber ball?”

Rob, BTW you can buy it here http://goo.gl/Rt01 (I did)

]]> By: Roger Tessier http://smarterware.org/6461/ikea-jerker-do-it-yourself-treadmill-desk#comment-2603 Roger Tessier Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:17:50 +0000 http://smarterware.org/?p=6461#comment-2603 Looks great, but is that HAL's eye I see on the left? Looks great, but is that HAL’s eye I see on the left?

]]> By: RobShaver http://smarterware.org/6461/ikea-jerker-do-it-yourself-treadmill-desk#comment-2600 RobShaver Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:49:16 +0000 http://smarterware.org/?p=6461#comment-2600 Isn't that why Leo sets on that big rubber ball? It takes some core muscles to keep your balance. I like the treadmill idea but would want to be able to switch back to sitting easily. In the olden-days professional drafting departments had drafting boards that could switch from sitting to standing with the flick of a lever and pulling the spring balanced board up or down. I just found one, but I'm sure the price is astronomical (I found the price on one, $3450): http://www.anthro.com/furniture.aspx?computer-cart=elevate&gclid=CPvwiMC5jKMCFYdb2god9DnZdQ Another idea I've seen is to have your desk at standing height and then use a stool when you want to sit. Here's a post by Jamis at 37 Signals about switching to stand-up. The comments are good too: http://37signals.com/svn/posts/1001-standing-versus-sitting I may have to think about doing this myself. Peace, Rob:-] Isn’t that why Leo sets on that big rubber ball? It takes some core muscles to keep your balance.
I like the treadmill idea but would want to be able to switch back to sitting easily.

In the olden-days professional drafting departments had drafting boards that could switch from sitting to standing with the flick of a lever and pulling the spring balanced board up or down. I just found one, but I’m sure the price is astronomical (I found the price on one, $3450):
http://www.anthro.com/furniture.aspx?computer-cart=elevate&gclid=CPvwiMC5jKMCFYdb2god9DnZdQ

Another idea I’ve seen is to have your desk at standing height and then use a stool when you want to sit.

Here’s a post by Jamis at 37 Signals about switching to stand-up. The comments are good too:
http://37signals.com/svn/posts/1001-standing-versus-sitting

I may have to think about doing this myself.

Peace,

Rob:-]

]]> By: michaelcgorman.net/ http://smarterware.org/6461/ikea-jerker-do-it-yourself-treadmill-desk#comment-2598 michaelcgorman.net/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:23:35 +0000 http://smarterware.org/?p=6461#comment-2598 I've been toying with the idea of setting up a stationary bike at my desk and using it to generate electricity while I work. It might be a little more difficult to set up at a desk, but the savings on my energy bill would be nice. I’ve been toying with the idea of setting up a stationary bike at my desk and using it to generate electricity while I work. It might be a little more difficult to set up at a desk, but the savings on my energy bill would be nice.

]]> By: Thursday Bram http://smarterware.org/6461/ikea-jerker-do-it-yourself-treadmill-desk#comment-2596 Thursday Bram Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:58:25 +0000 http://smarterware.org/?p=6461#comment-2596 I've been trying to switch up how I sit / stand at my desk every few hours. I've got two different ergonomic chairs and a jury-rigged standing desk (laptop + kitchen island + box). I do like the idea of the treadmill desk, but I'd really like to try it out before I completely rearrange my office trying to fit it in. I’ve been trying to switch up how I sit / stand at my desk every few hours. I’ve got two different ergonomic chairs and a jury-rigged standing desk (laptop + kitchen island + box). I do like the idea of the treadmill desk, but I’d really like to try it out before I completely rearrange my office trying to fit it in.

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