Walkstation
Ergonomic Tips
Ergonomic tips for healthy working and walking:
• Remember to maintain an active upright walking posture.
• Adjust the monitor to your eye level and 18 – 23 inches away from your face.
• Your keyboard should be at elbow level with your wrist in a neutral position.
• Place your mouse at elbow level near to your keyboard.
• Your phone should be at elbow level next to your keyboard.
Use of a headset while operating the Walkstation is strongly suggested.
• Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes that provide suitable support for walking.
• Keep items within close reach.
Before Getting Started:
• Obtain a medical exam before beginning any conditioning program.
If at any time during the session you feel faint, dizzy, or experience pain,
stop and consult your physician.
Getting Started:
• Thoroughly stretch and warm up before operating the Walkstation;
• Follow a training / ramp-up schedule. Most people utilize the Walkstation
at 1 mph (range of 0.3 – 2 mph). It is about comfort, NOT speed.
Everyone is different and has different stride lengths.
Suggested training / ramp-up schedule:
Weeks 1-2: up to 15 min. per hr., on the hr.
Weeks 5-6: up to 25 min. per hr., on the hr.
Weeks 3-4: up to 20 min. per hr., on the hr.
Weeks 6-8: up to 30 min. per hr., on the hr.
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