DIY Treadmill Desk for less than $10 | No Tools Required!
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2018
- How to make a Treadmill Desk for under $10! Simple instructions that don't alter your treadmill in any way AND a few points to consider if setting up your own.
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Oh my goodness-thank you so much! I watched this 10 minutes ago and now i have a treadmill desk from stuff i found around the house. Yay!
Fun! I had the shelf when I first made mine but I did have to invest $2 in the silicone hot pads! Ha!
This was SO helpful, even 3 years later. Thank you for your timeless advice!
Thanks for the lovely compliment, Cheryl! I've been out of the loop lately due to some family health problems and your comment brought a much needed smile!
You rock, lady! You won my subscription. I have been looking everywhere for a cheap, simple treadmill desk and for some reason "silicone hotpads" never crossed my mind. I'll have to make a few adjustments - my treadmill has no cupholder! - but this is a life saver. No way was I going to spend $80+ for a hunk of plastic!
2023 - still the most practical treadmill desk I have found. Did exactly what's on this video (board and silicon pot holders). Super stable even with walking briskly (but I have this while walking quite slowly while working, which doesn't faze the stability one bit).
This is perfect! I was looking for treadmill desks on amazon and they range from 44-200+! Just made my own with the items I have at home. THANK YOU!!!
Glad I could help! It really IS perfect for me so I hope it works out for you, Sarah!
I can't believe I didn't think of this after a couple of months racking my brain about how to make it work! Thanks for taking the time to share this video! Now I can at least try this setup without having to spend lots of $$ to see if it is something that works for me; and if it turns out I need more space, hey at least I was able to try it first to know for sure.
Exactly! That's exactly what I did and still use it today! Good idea!
Awesome video Margaret. I've been using a music stand (not with a treadmill - I don't own one) as a standing desk for ages - back problems led to me not been able to sit for more than a few minutes at a time and I usually walk on the spot, do tippy toe stretches and knee bends intermittedly. I also do my crocheting and other crafts on there too. One is not really big enough, but we have several - so I didn't need to go and buy anything. win-win :)
Thank you Margaret. Great idea, the shelf I have and fits well, just off to order the pan holders that are also available in UK.
I'm so glad, Sue! It's still working great for me!
I do this! But I was using bungy cords to keep my board in place, I will look for the silicone hot mits instead.
Great video Margaret! I try to walk several miles everyday, and have in the plans to add knitting/crocheting to the mix. For we know how time can slip away while doing those crafts.
Absolutely. While this is no replacement for a workout that gets your heart rate up, it does alleviate "sitting disease" for which crafters are certainly at high risk!
I've been planning to do this for months. I'm doing it today. Thanks for the simple tips!! You are precious!! ;)
Oh, good, Kim! Glad you could use a tip or two! (And thanks for the kind words, too!)
Girl you are awesome and adorable! Thank you! Those floating shelves we were about to donated just got a reuse AND I just cancelled my 350 dollar desk ajustable table!! And I was stressing how I was going to make it work with my one year old treadmill I have now but now no worries 😁 Thanks for the awesome idea!!!!!!❤️
Ooooo! I'm so glad I had something helpful to share, Nikki! Now you can put that $350 to good use on something else! Ha! (And thanks for the sweet words, too! 😊)
Really love the thought & care you put into this -thank you
What a lovely compliment! Thank you, Alice! Hope I shared a tip or two you found helpful.
Some great ideas here! I was previously using a long weight bench seat pad over my treadmill (before we set up & were actually using the weight bench😅💪🏻) but now we've set it up and I have no more pad for my treadmill LOL.
So, thanks for your ideas I will be using these now❤
the pot holders are so smart! I was stumped on what to use when attempting my own set up
It works like a charm, Zeb, and cheap, too!
Thank you for this, i have just brought a second hand treadmill online and while I think I will set up my diy desk a little differently, as I want to have a larger monitor or multiple monitors (I work in IT and usually like to have at least two screens on the go otherwise it limits my efficiency), this has given me some great starting ideas. For me I am going to try using the wooden area you have as a place to put a wireless keyboard and mouse and then probably put my laptop on a shelf behind the treadmill and set up the monitors behind it as well, so I have the screens at eye height but the keyboard at the right height for my arms.
I do think you would need a laptop stand which goes a lot higher than the amazon one you mentioned, if you wanted to have a laptop on a standard sitting height desk at an appropriate height for standing, especially if you are taller. Maybe one of those ones which have the zigzag arms on them and raise things up to a foot or so...
Some very simple but good ideas here. Thanks.
That sounds like a great solution for adding those monitors. As you work with it, you'll get a better idea of what you need and how to fix it. It's 2024 now and there are even more options out there!
Brilliant. There was a young women crocheting while sitting on a bicycle type exercise equipment with a nice tray where you put her laptop, watching it and crocheting at the same time. That is a piece of exercise equipment I want to purchase down the road.
Good news! You can get a much better effect for free! At a desk or kitchen table, simply "march" your feet. Same muscles, no cost. In addition, you can add variety to your movements which is better for your legs: extend horizontally from the knee, put if back down and switch. Change the way you're sitting for even more variation: edge of chair vs leaning against back; elevate your seat with cushion or folded blankets, etc. Stand and make small movements to the back with each leg... or maybe side movements, or maybe squats!
Our treadmill is in the garage and its old and fallen apart! I have been sitting down too much and I'm feeling the aches and pain. I got a rowing machine and a desk cycle that I use for peddling. Need to get back to exercise. Thanks for the tips. Exercise is always better than sitting down. Maybe we get the Nordic Track instead of treadmill someday! Too much sitting down *Sighs*
Well researched piece. So many options.
Uh oh my favorite piece of equipment is my stationary bike. I can actually knit and pedal at the same time!! It took a while to learn. You're right so I guess I'll be marching in place singing Father Abraham!! That's a real workout for me these days.
Hahaha! I love this image! You're right...a challenging song!
Brilliant!!! Thank you so so much! 6 years later :) I didn't want to buy silicone hot pads bc I figured I had something around the house already and I did...the rug gripper fabric is working out great!
Great creative problem solving!
Thank you Margaret, I am going to do this.
I have my treadmill turning up today so looking forward to converting it. I'm actually looking to see if a wooden bath tray (designed for wine & tablets) will work, but going to wait until it arrives to measure up the proper distance. Thanks for the tips! Can't wait to get off my bum bum! :D
Oh! I'm behind on my comments and I'm glad I am, Kelly, so I can ask how the bath tray worked out!? Sounds genius to me!
@@sheepishlysharing I did think it would be genius too but glad I waited to measure up - so far any bath trays I've looked at are about 5 inches too short.
I am about to enter my doctor of physical therapy program soon, and with the demand of the program, wanting to remain active, and not wanting to reduce my productivity with my UA-cam channel I was getting a little concerned about how to stay active. I started looking at treadmill desk on Amazon, but needed a more economical solution. Thanks for the DIY video!
Ooo... lots of hard work behind you AND ahead of you! I'm STILL using this set up and it works great for me! Best of luck!
@@sheepishlysharing Thank You!
I have ADHD. My husband got me a standing desk converter for Christmas with a stress relief pad to stand on and my productivity has gone through the roof at work. But at home, my set up is still sitting. I’m going to give this a shot! (Might skip the coffee, it made me nervous!!! Lol) thanks for the suggestion!!!
Yep! Perfect solution! I'm surprised coffee makes you nervous! Natural forms of caffeine are often used in place of prescriptions. (Most prescriptions are stimulants and coffee is just a milder form.) My 16 YO was diagnosed with "severe to significant" ADHD when he was 6 and natural caffeine saved us over the summers and on vacations when we opted for no medicine! Now that he's older, the hyperactivity part isn't as bad but he still uses tea and coffee when he needs to focus without medicine. However it does NOT work when mixed with a bunch of chemicals like soft drinks. Interesting, huh?
Yay! I knew there had to be an easy diy for this!! Thank you !!🙏🏼
You’re welcome 😊
This is so useful thanks! Also your outro music😂 I love it, is it from The Big Comfy Couch???
You're so welcome! And no... that song is called "Fluffing a Duck" and the info is in the description box!
Love this Margaret! Do you have any suggestions if my Nordic Trac's handles are slightly tilted downward? They are not flat.
Hmmm... that's a good question. Of course, that would depend upon the degree of slant and the width of your shelf in relation to your handles but it seems like you need some sort of wedge (like a door stop) and a strong rubber band to affix it (damage free) to your handle. If put on with the tall end of the wedge toward the shelf, it would act as a shelf brace so it wouldn't slide down the handle. But if put with the slim end facing the shelf, it may help level the shelf. It's hard to say without being able to see your setup!
Thank you!! Can't wait to try it!
You're so welcome, Noelle! It still works great for me!
Margaret you made me laugh when you said bum bum! Great idea for my treadmill!!
Great, wonderful idea. Have a Blessed Day!
Glad I had a something helpful to share!
Thank you, I'll try it
My grandson is a Computer Engineering major and thinks this a great idea😊
Your grandson is on the right path! You should be proud.
Can lose tons of weight walking everyday.
Love this, thank you
You're revolutionary. I'm just now getting here.
Not sure I've ever been called revolutionary but I like it! I think it's more like.... I'm a penny pincher who can't sit still. This really works well for me though, so I hope you have some good luck with it!
I’m running to dollar store right now thank you! Well just thinking a little bit more i when In my garage and wow I found a piece of flooring and now I can put it to work 4 years later thank you
Ooo... even better if you have the "desk" portion already! Hope this works out for you!
Very useful, thanks a lot!
Excellent topic well executed as always 😊xx
Thank you, Karen!
Karen Hales p
How would you handle a treadmill with buttons on the arms? Mine had speed and elevation controls on each arm. I need some kind of rubber feet or something to keep the desk off of them.
Oh, gosh... it's hard to come up with a creative solution without seeing the specific challenge. If you have enough room above and below the buttons, maybe you could use 2 silicon potholders on each side but roll each like a hot dog, secure with a rubber band and place horizontally across the handle avoiding the buttons. Hard to explain in words!
For some reason unknown....I found you very inspiring
Well, thank you! Maybe it's because easy solutions are inspiring! (At least they are to me... if it's too hard, I don't want to do it!)
Very helpful, I can't take you enough!
I'm so glad to hear it! Works like a charm for me!
This is so helpful, and you are adorable :) Thank you for this idea!
I'm so glad you found it helpful, Rachel! (And thank you for the compliment though you have me blushing!)
Super helpful. Thank you very much.
You're very welcome, Claire!
Hi, Could you be so kind and tell me what is the width of the running belt on your treadmill? Thank you for the video ☺💚
Sure! The actual belt is 20 inches
Amazing! What an affordable option!
Yes indeed! Works great for me!
Thank you, this was really useful.
Glad it was helpful, Pearl!
Very informative and good advice...yet I have never been comfortable doing this. I’vE tried reading or looking at a magazine while walking and it makes me sort of dizzy or light headed. It’s connected to my eyes somehow and the stuff I’m looking at moving up and down with the walking. Anyone else?
Everybody's brain is different so this doesn't sound like a solution for you. You'll just have to take lots of breaks!
Stoppppp!!!! This is so easy and beneficial! THANK YOU!
You’re so welcome! Glad you found it useful!
That’s a great idea !
What a great video. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Great ideas!
I love this!!!! Also your hair is so pretty. 😍
Glad I had something helpful to share and thanks for the compliment!
Omg genius! I was ready to spend $70+ in Amazon to buy one! Thank you! I have old shelves! Hopefully it fits!
It's still working great for me! Even if your shelf doesn't fit, buying one is way cheaper than $70! (Btw, I've never heard of a treadmill desk for only $70! I'm so curious, I have to go see what that would be!)
@@sheepishlysharing Go to Amazon and type in “Treadmill desk”. It ranges from $70-100+ ! Insane! But my shelf didn’t fit but my fiancé found a piece of wood from our basement and it works great! Again, thanks! You were on the top of the list here in UA-cam when I looked for a DYI solution.
Okay but let's up the game a little bit. Drill holes in the wood you plan to use on desk. Run a zip tie through them and then its secured to the treadmill. You're brilliant! Thank you!
Well, you can add the zip ties if you don't want to remove it often. I use mine for other purposes than the desk so it has to be easy to take on and off. It works just fine with the non-slip silicone.
You are so adorable! I love your accent and could listen to you all day :)
Well, thank you, Jazz! What a lovely compliment to wake up to this morning!
What a great idea
Glad you think so! It works like a charm for me!
Can you walk and crochet or knit.
Of course!
She knows what she’a talking about. Covered all the important topics.
What a nice compliment! Thank you for saying so!
Thank you!
You're so welcome! It works for me!
You're so welcome! It works for me!
@@sheepishlysharing I always wondered how to do this, the silicon pot holder is a smart idea.
Thanks!!!
You're so welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
Best. Video. Ever. Now I'm off to the Dollar Store...
Thanks, Susan! Works like a charm for me!
Good video thx
You're very welcome! Works like a charm for me!
Helpful info 👍... bumbum 😁
Thanks, Jakob!
Luv that accent.
Great vid! 2021
Glad you like it! It works great for me!
Because if this vid I did over 12k steps today. I do have a question though. I pushed my screen back as you did, I didn’t have any neck pain really, but I’m going to have to watch this video again to be sure I’m maintaining good posture. I thank you again!
I'm so glad it worked for you! Easy, cheap fix!
I need to hold onto the arms of my treadmill, so this wouldn't work for me, but interesting, inexpensive set up.
I could've saved 1K if I went with the traditional treadmill and purchased a plank from the hardware store, but....I wanted what I wanted. Also, the treadmill desk that I purchased does not have an incline feature. I figured that the lack of incline didn't matter a hill of beans until my knee started giving me trouble. Apparently, walking on a level treadmill is like walking downhill. Walking downhill is something to be avoided with the bad knee as such. So....live and learn. If, by chance, something happens to this treadmill, then, Bye-bye, high-priced desk treadmill, and hello to the traditional. Yup, live and learn.
Or maybe sell it while it's still in good condition! There's no need to put extra wear and tear on that poor knee especially since you know it causes you problems. Alternatively, could you stack a few boards under the front of it to give it a slight incline?
@@sheepishlysharing I'm going to keep it, and just had a friend put 2 boards underneath. It's going to be a great challenge, as I go one mile, seven days a week, but if it helps my knee; then it's a go! Be well.
I love that your a tweaker :)
Oh goodness... things I wish I hadn't said! I never heard the negative connotation to that expression back in 2018 when I made this video!
@@sheepishlysharing Naw my dear it is super cute. Laungauge is contextual. Keep being a tweaker ;) the good kind.
Love that idea!! I am going to make my own.
(Side note: I think you might be thinking of "tinker" or "tinkerer". Tweaker is the common term given to people who use meth. You do tweak things, but I fear the comment may be misconstrued)
it sounds like a good concept on paper but I think it really defeats the purpose of using treadmill for what it is designed for, but hey, you do you
It’s probably a good practice to actually watch a video before commenting. The whole purpose is to easily convert it for N.E.A.T. when you want and remove the desk for regular “intended” usage in seconds.
if there was a way to double-like this video, I'd triple-like it...
What a lovely compliment! Thank you, abhi!
She lives in year 2080
Ha! Nope... This info has been around for years.
You are so sweet