Death by Desk

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Thursday, 22 December 2011 22:47

Salt Lake City, Utah, December 2011— The end of 2011 has seen a flurry of medical studies sharing a common conclusion: sitting at a desk for eight hours a day can be a hazardous occupation. From Cancer (via The American Institute for Cancer Research, to Alzheimer’s Disease (via the University of California, San Francisco), to Diabetes (via the University of Missouri), the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle have spawned phrases like “death by desk” and given new meaning to “this job is killing me.”  http://www.lifespanfitness.com “While getting 30 minutes of moderate physical activity three to five times per week is certainly a significant contribution to our health and wellness, even people who exercise regularly, but are otherwise sedentary, may not be active enough to combat chronic disease,” said Richard Cotton, national director of certification at the American College of Sports Medicine. But carving out more time for exercise from their already hectic schedules isn’t something most Americans are inclined to do. This is why LifeSpan has created a combination treadmill and desk, which lets you “walk and work” at home and the office. The LifeSpan Treadmill Desk moves at a comfortable rate for walking and typing, and gives you a full day’s worth of physical activity while staying productive. “It lets you exercise without thinking about it,” said Peter Schenk, president of LifeSpan Fitness. As the only treadmill desk designed from the ground up, the Treadmill Desk is a seamless unit that features: Treadmill controls built into the front of the desk, so they don’t take up valuable work space Cable management that keeps wires out of the way A work surface that holds a laptop, printer, computer display and other devices A walking surface that doesn’t come into contact with the handlebar supports, reducing vibration A sturdy, reinforced steel frame, providing a stable working surface The Patented Intelli-Guard™ safety feature, which automatically pauses the treadmill after 20 seconds of inactivity Comfort is also a major factor in the Treadmill Desk’s solid engineering. Padded armrests support users’ arms and elbows. A large walking surface with six impact-absorbing shocks takes into account users’ tendency to drift from side to side as they walk while performing other tasks. It is also height-adjustable, accommodating users from 4’10” to 6’8.” The Patented Intelli-Step™ feature counts the number of steps you’ve taken, like a pedometer. The console also tracks distance traveled, calories burned and time spent walking. And your progress can be uploaded to your free, personal account on the LifeSpan Fitness Club. Setup is simple, with the treadmill coming preassembled, ready to wheel into place, and a desk that takes well under an hour to put together. Now available nationwide at lifespanfitness.com and select stores, the Treadmill Desk retails at $1,299. For more information, visit http://www.lifespanfitness.com or contact Adam Ritchie at (617) 819-4237 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . LifeSpan, based in Salt Lake City, was founded in 2002, and among its accolades was named “America’s Healthiest Company” by Health magazine. SOURCE: LifeSpan < Prev   Next >