Huh, I wonder if that's why I could often find solutions to my problems when on the way to my studies or work as opposed to in front of my computer. I mean at the very least that could have been a factor. I'm really glad I found your channel.
Absolutely! Its mitigation of ADHD through activating the "busy work" mind; the increased endorphins and blood-flow; these all contribute to better focus and problem solving. "All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking" - Nietzsche (plus science).
This is an absolutely incredible video! I also have pretty strong ADHD that makes it very difficult to do work on days where I get suboptimal sleep, so I've been considering a desk treadmill. My friends' university has one, that helped my focus a ton, and looking into them more is how I stumbled across your videos. It's a shame the Xiser doesn't have a lower intensity option, that would be perfect. Thanks a ton for all of the recommendations!
By the way, I use my project gnothiai.com to track behaviorbehavior correlation, most interested in sleep and mood. I found a good day's work (helped significantly by treadmill desk) correlates most strongly with good sleep and mood. I theorize it's the lack of "shame" allowing bed-time closure. Treadmill will also improve your energy on suboptimal sleep, per your statement. And of course, fitness improves sleep. So by walking you're going to create a positive feedback loop: 1) Walking will help you stay alert on poor sleep. 2) Walking will improve sleep via (a) physical fitness; (b) improved productivity. 3) Over time, you reduce the need creating (1) Prepare yourself for a life-changer.
@@lefnire Yes!!! I frequently have revenge bedtime procrastination, where my body starts to feel anxious and I get strong exercise anticipation in the hour before I should fall asleep if I wasn't active or productive that day. So I think that's aligned with the 'shame' you're talking about. And I checked out gnothiai, that looks fascinating! Did you make that?
@@N22883 I did indeed! Hours on the treadmill for focus to build that project :) BTW another bedtime hack is meditation or reading. Either tool gets you out of the Default Mode Network, the rumination center which keeps you active on unfinished business. Same solution as "counting sheep". You've likely heard these solutions already, but *just* in case. As a fellow ADHD poor sleeper, a Kindle saved my life.
just discovered your blog, and looking forward to the updated video, if you needed a nudge. ;) also have mild ADHD and I think I need something like this.
@animoney1 I know people really like those mats, they're used by tellers and such. I've tried a makeshift version by stacking a ton of rugs & mats I have to create enough cushion, and it's still not enough for very long-term in-on-place standing, IMO. A balance board like FluidStance creates an additional layer of motion, sort of like "hovering", which transfers some of the load from your feet into your core and legs as your body makes constant micro adjustments. A mat, while providing cushion, still has all the load on your feet; where a board moves the load around your body throughout the session. So I think that mats are good for shorter periods of standing, but for very long periods you'll want something like FluidStance. I'm on one as I type this and have been standing for over 1h. No way I could do that on a mat.
although it's not quite the same as the balance boards the ergomat I have is basically designed for you to make similar micro adjustments with the contoured edges and round part in the center. I'm constantly changing my foot positioning, not standing still. idk the material but it's a lot of cushion and very durable, probably a lot more cushion than the stack of mats you have. I stand on it for hours at a time. I do want to try the balance board and treadmill though @@lefnire
That's 1 mile per hour. Too slow for my comfort, but I just wanted to show in the video you don't need to break a sweat. I think 2mph is a comfortable speed for most people, but I actually average 3mph. Only thing with 3mph is you need gym clothes, you'll sweat.
As someone who likes to pace while thinking, I think this would be a nice setup. Thanks for this!
Dude this is awesome! I'm ordering one asap. Thank you for the vid.
Woo! Let me know how it goes
Huh, I wonder if that's why I could often find solutions to my problems when on the way to my studies or work as opposed to in front of my computer. I mean at the very least that could have been a factor.
I'm really glad I found your channel.
Absolutely! Its mitigation of ADHD through activating the "busy work" mind; the increased endorphins and blood-flow; these all contribute to better focus and problem solving. "All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking" - Nietzsche (plus science).
This is an absolutely incredible video!
I also have pretty strong ADHD that makes it very difficult to do work on days where I get suboptimal sleep, so I've been considering a desk treadmill. My friends' university has one, that helped my focus a ton, and looking into them more is how I stumbled across your videos.
It's a shame the Xiser doesn't have a lower intensity option, that would be perfect.
Thanks a ton for all of the recommendations!
By the way, I use my project gnothiai.com to track behaviorbehavior correlation, most interested in sleep and mood. I found a good day's work (helped significantly by treadmill desk) correlates most strongly with good sleep and mood. I theorize it's the lack of "shame" allowing bed-time closure. Treadmill will also improve your energy on suboptimal sleep, per your statement. And of course, fitness improves sleep. So by walking you're going to create a positive feedback loop:
1) Walking will help you stay alert on poor sleep.
2) Walking will improve sleep via (a) physical fitness; (b) improved productivity.
3) Over time, you reduce the need creating (1)
Prepare yourself for a life-changer.
@@lefnire Yes!!! I frequently have revenge bedtime procrastination, where my body starts to feel anxious and I get strong exercise anticipation in the hour before I should fall asleep if I wasn't active or productive that day.
So I think that's aligned with the 'shame' you're talking about.
And I checked out gnothiai, that looks fascinating! Did you make that?
@@N22883 I did indeed! Hours on the treadmill for focus to build that project :) BTW another bedtime hack is meditation or reading. Either tool gets you out of the Default Mode Network, the rumination center which keeps you active on unfinished business. Same solution as "counting sheep". You've likely heard these solutions already, but *just* in case. As a fellow ADHD poor sleeper, a Kindle saved my life.
just discovered your blog, and looking forward to the updated video, if you needed a nudge. ;) also have mild ADHD and I think I need something like this.
Posting it this week! Thanks for the nudge, good to know people are seeing the blog!
@@lefnirealso have you tried something like the topo comfort mat by ergodriven? It’s what I use but I’m curious about that balance board.
@animoney1 I know people really like those mats, they're used by tellers and such. I've tried a makeshift version by stacking a ton of rugs & mats I have to create enough cushion, and it's still not enough for very long-term in-on-place standing, IMO. A balance board like FluidStance creates an additional layer of motion, sort of like "hovering", which transfers some of the load from your feet into your core and legs as your body makes constant micro adjustments. A mat, while providing cushion, still has all the load on your feet; where a board moves the load around your body throughout the session. So I think that mats are good for shorter periods of standing, but for very long periods you'll want something like FluidStance. I'm on one as I type this and have been standing for over 1h. No way I could do that on a mat.
although it's not quite the same as the balance boards the ergomat I have is basically designed for you to make similar micro adjustments with the contoured edges and round part in the center. I'm constantly changing my foot positioning, not standing still. idk the material but it's a lot of cushion and very durable, probably a lot more cushion than the stack of mats you have. I stand on it for hours at a time. I do want to try the balance board and treadmill though @@lefnire
@@animoney1 ah interesting. I really need to try one of these mats then. I'll earmark it for a future comparison, thanks for the info!
I was not aware that walking/exercising while working helps with ADHD. BTW what was the treadmill speed of you walking in the video (7:00)?
That's 1 mile per hour. Too slow for my comfort, but I just wanted to show in the video you don't need to break a sweat. I think 2mph is a comfortable speed for most people, but I actually average 3mph. Only thing with 3mph is you need gym clothes, you'll sweat.