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I hear good things about these:
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Thanks for the link, but they look a little too casual for work. I need pants that provide the freedom of a tracksuit, but look like dress pants.
I can’t wait for this “slim fit” shit to go away. Pleats aren’t the hippest thing around, but at least I can move.
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Got this out of a mag this AM, thought it was appropriate for this thread:
HOW TO BE A BADASS OLD MAN *
*According to Lew Hollander, 84, the world’s oldest Ironman competitor
“You get the first forty years free,” Hollander says. “After that, you better damn well pay attention to what you’re doing if you want to be functional at 80 or 90.” These are his rules.
Rest When You're Dead
"I don't care what exercise you do, but get your ass out and push to your anaerobic threshold every day," he says. "Most people these days live a sedentary life. They haven't gone anaerobic since they were 18 and chasing some girl."
Drop Weight or Meet Fate
"There are no fat old people. Show me one. Show me a 90-year-old fat person. They don't exist! Who's 90 years old? The little old man?well, he's not fat, and that's how he got old."
Screw Old Age
"You want a successful relationship. It prolongs your sexual activity, and this is extremely important: You get a piece of ass every night, and that's an incentive to make it through the next day. It's important to motivate males."
I sit at my desk all day and I am fortunate that I work from home (I am a remote employee). I do not have issues with sitting all day long but while I am working, I am thinking in the back of my head of how I am going to train after work and what numbers I am going for. About half an hour before quitting time I start my pre-training prep, getting dressed, put shoes on, get caffeinated, etc. Then at quitting time I shut down all essential devices (computer, phones, etc.) and I stroll out to my garage gym and start my session. The one issue I have is I do get the eye strain and that tired feeling that goes alone with looking at monitors all day.
[quote]theBird wrote:
[quote]debraD wrote:
I hear good things about these:
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Thanks for the link, but they look a little too casual for work. I need pants that provide the freedom of a tracksuit, but look like dress pants.
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I think the model with the sneakers does that more than the pants. I’ve seen them in person and the fabric up close is a pinstripe and looks just like dress pants. I know a couple of guys who wear them in a formal office environment without any problems.
But they aren’t cheap to order without seeing them but if you have a store nearby I’d recommend having a look at them.
Little update I guess, tomorrow I have clinical the first half of the day then chemistry after word. So being on my feet at the hospital will be a fun change and it’s always nice to do some learning on your feet.
[quote]debraD wrote:
I think the model with the sneakers does that more than the pants. I’ve seen them in person and the fabric up close is a pinstripe and looks just like dress pants. I know a couple of guys who wear them in a formal office environment without any problems.
But they aren’t cheap to order without seeing them but if you have a store nearby I’d recommend having a look at them.[/quote]
Oh, now I see what you meant. I had problems opening your link, here in Oz-land.
Those look really nice. What is the material like? Can you squat in them? Next time I am in the city I will check them out.
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[quote]spar4tee wrote:
I certainly want to avoid ever doing it again.[/quote]
whats your experience?
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I just found it boring and unfulfilling to put it mildly. The culture just wasn’t my style, and I didn’t really care much about what I was doing. I have since gone into business for myself. Once I finish college, I’ll probably never work for someone else ever again.[/quote]
Thats a though row to hoe, but if you can do it, personally , I think its totally worth it. [/quote]
I agree. Only in infancy right now, but it already feels worth it.
[quote]debraD wrote:
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Nice. I hate dress pants, so I’m definitely grabbing a pair.
I talked my employer into paying for it if I built it myself for around half the cost. They agreed. It has been the best thing EVER. It is fully adjustable from 28" up to 54". It is 2 butcher block tops that I ordered from IKEA and stained them myself. All the components and hardware are Kee Klamp that I painted with a silver metallic paint. All in all it cost around $600. Best decision.
[quote]Mateus wrote:
It is fully adjustable from 28" up to 54". It is 2 butcher block tops that I ordered from IKEA and stained them myself. All the components and hardware are Kee Klamp that I painted with a silver metallic paint. All in all it cost around $600. Best decision.[/quote]
Nice work.
How does it adjust, and how much work is involved in adjusting it?
[quote]LoRez wrote:
[quote]Mateus wrote:
It is fully adjustable from 28" up to 54". It is 2 butcher block tops that I ordered from IKEA and stained them myself. All the components and hardware are Kee Klamp that I painted with a silver metallic paint. All in all it cost around $600. Best decision.[/quote]
Nice work.
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All the kee klamps can be loosened and then gravity takes over lol. It takes 2 people. I have had it for over a year and have had the need to adjust it. I made it adjustable because my company paid for it and if I ever leave or get fired the person taking my place has the opportunity to make it a sitting desk if they so choose.
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All the kee klamps can be loosened and then gravity takes over lol. It takes 2 people. I have had it for over a year and have had the need to adjust it. I made it adjustable because my company paid for it and if I ever leave or get fired the person taking my place has the opportunity to make it a sitting desk if they so choose.[/quote]
Nice. Since you’ve been using it, what have you noticed about your posture/overall mechanics? Did it make a difference? (Back is looking sic in your avi btw).
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[quote]Mateus wrote:
All the kee klamps can be loosened and then gravity takes over lol. It takes 2 people. I have had it for over a year and have had the need to adjust it. I made it adjustable because my company paid for it and if I ever leave or get fired the person taking my place has the opportunity to make it a sitting desk if they so choose.[/quote]
Nice. Since you’ve been using it, what have you noticed about your posture/overall mechanics? Did it make a difference? (Back is looking sic in your avi btw).[/quote]
Thanks man! The first thing I noticed was my feet hurt from standing lol. Solution to that is an anti-fatigue mat. That works great. I have always had issues with my SI joint and sitting wasn’t helping. I would try to sit with good posture but eventually you end up rounding your back. Standing has really helped pelvis stay in position. One of the first things noticed by the chiro. Over time I noticed that my hips (have bursitis in both) started to hurt less and less and I was able to squat more and more. This was over a years time. I still have to warm the hips up quite a bit but can work up into the 400’s for some heavy doubles. Before the desk, I would start to have pain at 185lbs on the bar. My lower back NEVER hurts anymore. AT ALL. Again, this was over the course of a year. It was not quick.
To everyone using standing desks,
Do you find it a lot easier to concentrate on tasks when at your standing desk vs a sitting counterpart?
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To everyone using standing desks,
Do you find it a lot easier to concentrate on tasks when at your standing desk vs a sitting counterpart?[/quote]
I’m not sure I’d say it’s easier to concentrate. I feel like I’m more alert, which is definitely better for my personal concentration.
I also shift from foot to foot pretty much all day too, which I imagine effects alertness.
I also haven’t had any carbs today…
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To everyone using standing desks,
Do you find it a lot easier to concentrate on tasks when at your standing desk vs a sitting counterpart?[/quote]
Not in a place where i could use one right now, but that said i do my best studying and reading from a concentration and retention aspect, when i walk on a tread mill and read
First day with my Ikea-hack stand up desk. While I feel more alert and productive, my low back, knees and feet are in full revolt. Think I need to get one of those anti-fatigue mats considering I also where barefoot shoes. Shoulders and head are definitely in better alignment though.
[quote]Tyler23 wrote:
First day with my Ikea-hack stand up desk. While I feel more alert and productive, my low back, knees and feet are in full revolt. Think I need to get one of those anti-fatigue mats considering I also where barefoot shoes. Shoulders and head are definitely in better alignment though.[/quote]
I hear you on the feet. My dogs are barkin!
[quote]usmccds423 wrote:
[quote]Tyler23 wrote:
First day with my Ikea-hack stand up desk. While I feel more alert and productive, my low back, knees and feet are in full revolt. Think I need to get one of those anti-fatigue mats considering I also where barefoot shoes. Shoulders and head are definitely in better alignment though.[/quote]
I hear you on the feet. My dogs are barkin![/quote]
LOL. It goes away after a few weeks. Definitely need the anti fatigue mat. Night and Day.
