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I must admit I like to think this idea would be work, but am a bit skeptical. I did switch to a job a few years back where I really just sat at my desk all day and would get tired. Previously I had walked around a fair amount going to see people… Someone suggested that getting some activity at lunch would help me feel more energized. It worked. If nothing else walk around at lunch.
Great comment on the post. Many of the other comments state categorically this cannot work. I wonder why they think they know what will work for everyone? I am skeptical but that is not the same thing as being sure this can’t work - I think being open to testing out ideas (especially ones that already have studies that claim they work) is a good thing. I would love to try it out myself (though given my skepticism I wouldn’t want to pay up to buy the equipment 
).
Related: Regular Exercise Reduces Fatigue - Study, The energy expenditure of using a “walk-and-work” desk for office workers with obesity
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May 15th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
This is a great idea. I don’t think anybody would dispute that the standard cubicle hurts productivity more than it helps. Have you done any research into corporate wellness programs and their effect on productivity?
May 16th, 2007 at 2:40 am
Sounds very impractical to me. But who knows?
June 25th, 2007 at 8:13 pm
I have a blog devoted to Treadmill Desk. Don’t miss the movies and slide shows.
February 23rd, 2008 at 9:20 pm
1970 - Americans ate an average of 2170 calories per day
2000 - Americans ate an average of 2700 calories per day
March 2nd, 2008 at 6:10 pm
“If fatigue hounds your days, a little exercise may shoo it away without leaving you drenched with sweat. So say University of Georgia researchers…”
September 22nd, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Treadmill desk work wonders at restoring energy during the day and getting you back to the shape nature intended (weight loss). There are a number of treadmill desks out there now but the one I like best is the TrekDesk.