Has anyone ever built a stand-up operating desk for contesting? I have a pinched nerve in my back which gets very sore if I adopt my usual "contester's crouch" for any period of time. I find it is mu
Pete, I have not tried it but it certainly could be done. I have seen a number of mobile carts in newer hospitals that have a keyboad tray, Monitory swing arm etc. They were designed to used while st
I know of at least one trading firm who tried that general idea. Build the trading terminals so that the electronic guys who normally sit for 6-7 hours a day stand to do their trading. It helped quit
Some people have found that sitting on one of those large inflatable balls (the ones actually designed to be used as chairs) are useful for that purpose. They kind of force you to sit in a vertical p
I was reading a few months ago about a researcher who did some experiments on low level activity and weight control. Turns out that a constant low level of activity can be a great way to control weig
Pete, I've done this, and regularly do it when I really get to operate a lot, which with kids is not too often. I use one of those monitor stands you can pick up at Staples or Office Depot. Most have
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld famously worked at a stand-up desk, and look where that got us. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_desk K1TN/2 ____________________________________
Hi Pete I have sat in those chairs that you kneel in. They are actually pretty comfortable. The seat is sloped forward a bit and you rest on your knees. Here's a link to one company: http://sitincomf
<snip> I've heard that if you have the treadmill speed up high enough, it makes "running" easier. I'm sure the next discussion will be the optimum speed in mph for "running" stations. Of course, this
Yes, those chairs are brilliant. They take a bit of getting used to, but after a few days you will wonder why you didn't try one before. I would recommend that you get one that allows a certain amoun
Hey, let's throw some politics into a benign thread. Good idea there... Patrick Riggins, KA4ZNU _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http: