We have seen quite a few desk-based fitness solutions that incorporate a treadmill or cycle trainer in the mix. We know it is good to keep fit and that too much sitting isn’t good for you, which is why Professor Jim Martin, a specialist in exercise science at the University of Utah, has created the Active Desk. He is currently trying to launch his project through the crowd sourcing site Rocket Hub.
This one utilizes a recumbent trainer and is focused on a more casual burning of calories – about 300 to 800 through gentle pedaling. The advantage with Martin’s design is that users can keep the legs moving without the need to worry about losing balance or tripping – as could happen with the various treadmill-based designs. This design instead lets users sit back and just go through the motions in a very good way. Video after the jump