Work out while you work!

 If you read our blog last week you will have seen how a man in Germany was pulled over by the police for having an entire office wired up in his car! Well if you thought that was a great idea and you could do with a bit of help, multitasking during your working day then this will definitely appeal to you!

TheDaily Mail reported on a fantastic new gadget from America that could help you do just that- the The Trekdesk- the desk that gives you a workout while you work!

Trekdesk claims to help its users achieve the 10.000 steps a day that can help reduce the risk of stroke by 70%, reduce the risk of heart attacks and aid weight loss. It even claims that the extra exercise will help users who walk while they work by boosting their mood, cognitive function and even their productivity.

A statement on the company’s website says: ‘In fact, many studies have shown that your concentration and productivity will increase walking with a treadmill desk.

'You will notice immediately that you do not suffer from the daily bouts of fatigue that may plague you after lunch and later in the day. Increased blood flow to the brain also keeps you sharp and attentive.’

The Trekdesk is available for about £300, so why not see if you can get your boss to install them for the entire workforce? Or if you think that you might have a bit of trouble coordinating yourself to type, walk and talk on the phone at the same time, perhaps you could look at a slightly smaller and more affordable gadget to help you get in your 10,000 steps a day…

The Fitbit Ultra monitors your activity all day to provide you with real-time feedback on steps, distance, calories burned, and stairs climbed to encourage you to walk more and be more active. It wirelessly uploads your data to Fitbit.com so you can gain deeper insight into your daily or monthly fitness and sleep levels with free online graphs and charts. On Fitbit.com, you can earn fitness badges, connect with friends to share and compete on fitness goals, or join the Fitbit community for advice and encouragement. So you can get fit- one step at a time!