Since it’s the end of January, take a moment to do a mental recap of your New Year’s Resolutions and how they’ve faired so far. Don’t be discouraged if you barely made it past the first week, there’s still plenty of time to reach your weight loss goals this year. Fortunately, you or someone you know happens to own an adjustable height desk, so you can workout at work to gain more success in your weight loss ventures.

If you’ve followed the Xdesk blog, you’re aware that even a thirty minute or hour workout every day isn’t enough to offset the effect of sitting eight or nine hours behind your desk. So technically, if you have been exercising with no results, you can blame a sedentary lifestyle.

But don’t let your desk job stop you from working out at work! You don’t have to do an intense, sweat-inducing exercise; it’s the small movements from sitting to standing throughout your day that have the biggest impact. Just standing alone has the power to burn some serious calories.

If you really want to take it to the next level, add in the Xdesk Fit Treadmill. The Xdesk Fit is a great accessory that’s designed to work with all Xdesk models. It’s small, and equipped with advanced technology for a seamless “workout.” The Bluetooth system records your walking history to an Online Fitness Club to track your progress. And it’s all easily controlled with a digital LED display console.

The majority of people are unsuccessful in their weight loss goals because they typically dive in head first without a plan. Preparation and strategy is essential to success. Sitting all day, eating poorly and not exercising are typical habits, and old habits are hard to break. Once you’ve reevaluated your New Year’s Resolution, develop a detailed game plan of how you’re going to reach these goals.

For one, you can start by standing more often throughout the day. The data speaks for itself; people who stand more experience greater concentration, more energy, and weight loss. Don’t be afraid to workout at work.

When you develop a strategy, get your coworkers involved to keep each other accountable and on track. Chances are they’ve made the same weight loss resolutions you have. You can even turn your strategy into friendly competition between everyone in the office. The person who loses the most weight earns a free (healthy) lunch!

As previously mentioned, don’t be discouraged if your New Year’s Resolution hasn’t gotten very far. There are small lifestyle changes you can make to get back on track in no time. Standing more often, using a treadmill desk and getting others involved will have a significant impact on your results.

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Staying hydrated is important, so don’t skimp on the water intake just to avoid sweating while working at your treadmill desk. Men and women should drink at least 2-3 liters a day, so grab a few water bottles and start walking.

First off, invest in a fan—or a wind tower if you want to get complicated. A cheaper fan will save you money, but you’ll spend most of your time figuring out the exact angle it should be placed instead of getting work done.

With a wind tower your office will remain a cool temperature, relatively quiet and keep those beads of sweat at bay.

Walk, don’t run. There’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition to see who can walk at a faster pace at your treadmill desk, but don’t be afraid to lose that game. You can continue to walk at a slower pace and avoid victoriously raising pit-stained arms as the winner.

Everyone will have a different walking pace, but take time to gradually increase your speed to avoid over-exerting or injuring yourself. Start with 15 minute sessions throughout the day and increase from there.

In winter, save on the electric bill and keep the heat off in your office. Wear a sweater or a light jacket until you feel yourself heating up while in-step.

Hopefully these tips were useful in your treadmill desk investment. Let us know what you thought!

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