Life Fitness Treadmill. The treadmill desk is an innovative idea that allows you to simultaneously work on your laptop computer and exercise. While many versions are available to be purchased in retail stores, these treadmill desks are often quite expensive or elaborate. You can create your own treadmill desk easily at home with a short list of materials.
- Measure the distance between the walking arms of the treadmill, and from the walking arms to the bottom of the treadmill.
- Purchase your supplies. The wooden shelf needs to be long enough to fit across the walking arms of the treadmill, and wide enough to support your laptop computer. The bungee cords should be long enough to reach to the bottom of the treadmill.
- Paint the wooden shelf to match the treadmill if desired. Allow to dry fully.
- Drill one small hole in the top of the wooden shelf, centered along the far left side. This hole does not need to reach all of the way through the shelf, as it will be used to secure the bungee cord.
- Repeat step four on the far right side of the shelf.
- Place the wooden shelf evenly over the walking arms of the treadmill.
- Secure each side. Stretch the bungee cords from the drilled holes to the bottom of the treadmill. The bungee cords should be holding the shelf tautly in place.
