It seems everywhere I turn these days I see the treadmill desk manufacturers like TrekDesk (Trek Desk) touting the "super awesome" benefits of walking on a treadmill while working.

So what's the story with treadmill desks and stand up workstations? An specifically the TrekDesk? Keep reading for a full review…

TrekDesk Treadmill Desk

[Treadmill Desk Review from Good Morning America News Show]

I have to come right out and admit that the whole notion of walking on a treadmill while standing at your workstation in the cubicle farm seems preposterous. Personally, I have a hard enough time trying to type while sitting still and I'm pretty coordinated ex hockey player.

Maybe the benefits of using a TrekDesk Treadmill Desk outweigh the lack of productivity? Let's do some investigation and find out…

Benefits of Using a TrekDesk (as seen here on the TrekDesk Website)
According to TrekDesk, the benefits of using a treadmill desk during the workday are as follows:

• Lose weight (50-70 lbs/year potentially)
• Restore health; build major muscle groups
• Prevent diseases & boost resistance
• Boost mood, memory and cognitive abilities
• Boost productivity & decrease absenteeism

 Holy crap! That's a seriously positive outcome for just walking on a treadmill at your desk while you work [8 hours per day x 250 days a year = 2200 hours of walking].

Better yet, I think I'll go for a run on my treadmill at home and burn 500 calories per hour and lose the 50 pounds in 1/8 of the time. That way I can sit in my comfy chair at work all day and not have to worry about being exhausted when I get home from walking the entire day.

OK, I’ll admit, maybe I’m overdoing it a bit here with the running vs. walking comparison but I do it to make a point.

The point is, I think it’s pathetic that it’s come to this. Have we become so fat, lazy and unmotivated that we’re now resorting to hamster like exercise tactics at work?

TrekDesk Treadmill Desk Specs

• Accessory Slots: Keeps accessories in place on the desktop.
• Large work surface ( 72 inches by 34 inches) larger than most desks.
• Beveled edges for comfort and appearance.
• Height adjustment console (adjust to perfect ergonomic position for typing).
• Strong, durable, metal base support system.
• Allows utilization of incline features of an added treadmill.
• Logo area.
• Center "cut out" keeps treadmill controls and accessories within reach.
• Manuscript holder keeps books, magazines, papers upright for easy reading.
• Phone Stand/File Tray: Great organizational feature.
• Stability support struts add stability to the desktop.
• Robust metal support arms for added strength and durability.
• Two (2) Cup Holders /Miscellaneous: Perfect for your water bottle.
• TrekDesk works with nearly any existing treadmill. Built to last a lifetime.

TrekDesk Bottom Line - Is It Worth the Investment?
I know I’ve basically bashed treadmill desks the entire article here so you’ll be surprised to hear that I actually recommend the TrekDesk based on its solid build, budget friendly price and ease of assembly.

There are also a couple of features of the desk itself that make it stand out from the competition.

First, I like the fact that you can use virtually any brand of treadmill with the TrekDesk and that’s a real money saver (you can see the best treadmills to use with the TrekDesk here) . With some treadmill desks from the competition you need to buy a super expensive $4000 proprietary machine you can only get one place (the manufacturer, go figure).

Second, the desk itself it rock-solid with stability support struts and a  full metal base,  and it’s fully adjustable so each user can customize the feel and fit to their preferences.

If you have to get a treadmill desk, I don’t think you’re going to do better than the TrekDesk for the price.

Note: You can get more info on the TrekDesk on their official website by clicking here...