Walking In Place

If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking in place at work, you’re not alone. But this might be carrying things too far:

Could work actually make you fitter? You might think it unlikely as you sit in your office slumped in front of your computer, but a new desk designed at the Mayo Clinic could give you a proper work out.

The U.S. medical practice have built what they called a “vertical workstation” — a desk fitted over a standard treadmill.

Yikes. I’ll stick with workplace naps. One of these treadmills at home might be cool, though.

Here’s the “vertical workstation” in action:

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Joe

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