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Ask HN: How do you burn calories while on working?

1 points| benaduggan | 4 years ago

Hey HackerNews!

I've been trying to figure out ways to add a bit more calorie burn into my busy days. I know the real answer is to go outside more and get a gym membership, but I've noticed mental benefits to working while moving.

I had been using a Treadly 2 for about a year, but after having it break within 6 months, get replaced, and then having the replacement break 1 month outside of the 1 year warranty, to which they demanded I pay $500 for the shipping / repairs while it retails for $749, I've decided to give up on them and let everyone know how bad of a company they are.

Let us know how you've stayed fit while having a busy life! Especially interested in lower cost ways or more reliable equipment to use to accomplish this goal!

3 comments

PaulHoule|4 years ago

Get up and walk around. Take frequent "think breaks"

thghtihadanacct|4 years ago

Ride bike to work, move 50-100 lb JBOD's around, ride bike home.

benaduggan|4 years ago

I was unfamiliar with the term JBOD, thanks for the laugh!

Unfortunately as a remote employee I find it harder to accomplish. I used to commute by bike 2-3 times a week, 11 miles each way, but now it has to be an intentional effort to leave the home which seems to be harder for me.