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Key Points

Key Takeaways

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    Kinetic Coding

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    Standing (FlexiSpot E7): Start by 'Standing'. Drowsiness disappears and back pain is alleviated. Smooth lifting with dual motors.

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    Walking (Urevo): Place a treadmill under the desk. At 2km/h, there is no hindrance to typing. Automatically achieve 10,000 steps a day unconsciously.

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    Energy: Walking improves blood flow and increases oxygen supply to the brain. Ideas come out more than when sitting.

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    Setup: Monitor arm is essential. Since viewpoint moves up and down when walking, create an environment that can be easily adjusted.

Introduction: Humans are Designed to Walk

Our ancestors walked 20km a day searching for prey. We have not evolved to spend 8 hours sitting in a chair.

Sitting continuously stops blood flow, lowers metabolism, and shortens lifespan. You don’t have to sacrifice health to write code.

1. The Foundation: FlexiSpot E7

Electric standing desk that has become standard equipment for engineers.

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FlexiSpot E7 Stand Up Desk

Load capacity 125kg. Rigidity that does not shake even with triple monitors. With memory function, switch between 'Sitting Height', 'Standing Height', and 'Walking Height' with one touch. Trend is to use solid wood (Kanademono etc.) for tabletop by DIY.

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2. The Engine: Urevo Walking Pad

Physically delete the excuse “I don’t have time to go to the gym”. You don’t have to go to the gym if your workplace becomes a gym.

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UREVO Under Desk Treadmill

Thickness 12cm. Can be stored under sofa when not in use. Max speed 6km/h, but 2-3km/h is optimal during work. Operation sound quieter than library, so it won't be exposed that you are walking underfoot during online meetings.

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3. How to Code while Walking

“Can you really write code while walking?” You can. However, getting used to it is necessary.

  • Speed: Sweet spot is 1.5km/h - 2.5km/h. Exceeding this causes body sway and increases typing errors.
  • Task: Suitable for debugging, reading documents, and Refactoring (contemplation) rather than new implementation (writing furiously).
  • Input: While walking, low profile keyboard is more stable than deep stroke keyboard like HHKB.

4. Comparison: Sitting vs Standing vs Walking

項目 Sitting Walking
Calorie Burn 80 kcal/h 250 kcal/h
Concentration Gradually drops Maintained
Precise Work Good Bad (Swaying)
Burden on Lower Back Large Small

Conclusion: Don’t Stop Thinking

Aristotle and Steve Jobs also thought while walking. “Moving” and “Thinking” are linked.

If you get stuck, walk. In front of the desk.

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