More Ergonomics

It turns out I write quite a bit about ergonomics, and those are some of my most popular posts which is surprising but not too surprising since that is one thing that affects everyone.

Desk Ergonomics - Every Diagram on the internet is wrong!

Make the Apple Magic Trackpad Ergonomic

Ergonomics of Using a Cell Phone

Ergonomics

All these issues are still valid, in fact maybe even more so. Sit-stand desks are more popular than ever, but they still aren't good enough. Companies like Fitbit and Apple have pushed wearable devices to help but relatively few people wear them and I'm not sure how much they really help. I personally don't wear a device like a Fitbit or Apple Watch. If this is an interesting subject to you as a reader of this blog, write a comment or like this post so I know to write more. I have a lot more information and access to people who know even more and I believe sharing information is good.

Hamster Wheel

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/18/hamster-wheel-standing-de_n_5837086.html

Since I'm into ergonomics a number of friends have sent me this link on the hamster wheel desk. I think it's very funny and I thought I'd share with everyone here.

In my opinion however, this is not very ergonomic. Studies have shown that holding onto the handle bars of a treadmill forces your upper body to be very static and not dynamic as you normally would when walking. This influences the dynamics of your walking in such a way that isn't natural and puts your posture in a position that you don't want. That can be applied to typing while you are walking as well. So while I think this is hilarious and I would love to actually have one I wouldn't recommend using one for long periods of time. In fact just get up and take a walk every 50 minutes for 10 minutes and you will be way better off. Also use a standing desk.