'TrekDesk': Another shackle to the workstation

(Credit: TrekDesk)

When Crave first started seeing workstation fitness machines, we thought they were just a passing novelty. But now we're seriously beginning to wonder--and worry--whether they're actually catching on.

The desk treadmill seems to be the most popular form of office exercise, as evidenced by the "Walkstation" and the "TreadDesk," respectively estimated at $6,500 and up to $4,000. But now they have yet another competitor that may end up being substantially cheaper.

The "TrekDesk" is an alternative to the other all-in-one setups, a universal workstation that instead attaches to a standard existing treadmill with adjustable height, center console, manuscript stand, and cupholder. (That green exercise ball is part of the ergonomic TrekDesk Chair, which is sold separately.)

Although the price isn't final yet, the desk is expected to cost less than $549. There's just one catch: The treadmill isn't included. Still, if you already have one that's been gathering cobwebs, this might be a way to get some use out of it for a change.

(Thanks, Steve)

[3xTomL]

I love all these complicated things when I personally just wanted to have a portable strap that holds my existing laptop to my existing treadmill, and the only product that I found that successfully does this is the net runner for $99, works great and doesn't kill your wallet, what more can you ask? Yet tons of companies are building multi thousand (hundred in this case) dollar products that are complicated and take even more space in your house as if you have a ton to spare... If you are looking for something like this just go straight to www.thenetrunner.com and get their product.

[surfgal]

Most of us who work all day need substantially more space than something that only holds a laptop. More importantly if the product is not aligned to your height properly you are just asking for muscles strains in the wrists, neck and back. I think that the full size workstation idea makes more sense for people interested in putting their phone, manuscripts or other work materials right in front of them so they can get some serious work done. I really like the design of the TrekDesk the most, you can see it at www.trekdesk.com.