Comments on: SurfShelf – Turn Your Treadmill into a Workstation

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:59:54 +0000

That is very funny. I have heard many bloggers complain that they have gained weight due to sitting on the computer all day.

By: Electronics Recycling

Electronics Recycling — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:34:09 +0000

I actually saw this on 20/20 about a year ago, and people were losing a lot of weight walking very slowly throughout the day. One dude lost 20lbs in a month. That’s pretty awesome.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:27:10 +0000

I don’t think I would use this, as John Soares said, “I like my exercise to get me out of my brain and into my body.” I do enjoy the computer but to much of it is not a good thing for me. I need to be able to get away and a weight lifting session or even a nice walk allows me to do so.

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:51:23 +0000

whoops, the correct spelling is stationary!

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:50:24 +0000

I’m sucking in my gut now – thanks for the reminder.

Yes, if I had a stationery bike I would YES use that gadget – almost makes me want to go out and buy one, a bike and that thing, I mean. Maybe I will!

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:05:38 +0000

I think this product is a really great idea.

I have just started my own business from home, have no time and must always be available to new clients, so this would be great for me!

Thanks for a great post

By: Stewart

Stewart — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:28:11 +0000

I can’t imagine I would use this, sure I would watch a movie on a laptop if I was using a stepper (elliptical) or exercise bike indoors, but I can watch a movie with the laptop positioned on a table from the other side of the room, I don’t need it positioned within two foot of me.

As for reading emails, etc, no, trying to read emails whilst exercising would just results in very slow reading of emails and less effective exercise.

By: Robin

Robin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:15:02 +0000

Pretty neat idea, but I would always prefer to escape from the PC, get out into the fresh air and soak up some sun (or indeed, some rain – I’m not fussy about my walking weather)

I suppose if you’re that pushed for time, it might be a good idea, but then you should be asking – What are you doing that’s giving you such little free time? Is it really worth it?

By: Tracey Grady

Tracey Grady — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:02:02 +0000

I think an exercise session is a good opportunity to get away from the computer – the benefits are mental as well as physical.

However there are only so many hours in the day so maybe this would be useful for people who are genuinely starved of time. I’ve certainly seen plenty of people read books while working out on exercise bikes and cross trainers, so why not?

I would suggest a cover for the keyboard though, to guard against sweat!

By: John Soares

John Soares — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:40:30 +0000

I wouldn’t use it. I like my exercise to get me out of my brain and into my body. Of course, I primarily lift weights, do tai chi, and hike, none of which this gizmo is designed for.