I'm definitely feeling the lack of exercise these days. Too much sitting around. So I rather like solutions like the TrekDesk workstation, which is designed to let you exercise while you're working at your desk. The TrekDesk combines several previously conceived exercise/workstation concepts. It attaches to a treadmill beneath your feet, so that you can walk while you type. You could also, conceivably, run while you type, though combining fine and gross motor skills in this way requires some serious coordination and/or cognition enhancing drugs.

In its base configuration, the TrekDesk is designed to be lightweight and mobile enough to take with you wherever you might use a laptop and/or treadmill. Accessories include modular "snap-in" items like a manuscripts stand, phone stand, and cup holder. Or if you want to get really serious, the TrekDesk chair also fits over your treadmill, and uses the old "yoga ball" seat approach favored by exercise buffs and Dwight Schrute from NBC's "The Office." The seat swings in or out, so when you want to sit for a while, you can adjust the desk down to sitting position, then swing it out and raise the desk again for walking or standing.

The TrekDesk is not yet available in stores, but you sign up at the website to get distribution updates. Pricing hasn't been announced, but it seems the TrekDesk team is aiming at both the corporate and home-office markets, with an eye on keeping the cost down. If they can keep this simple, durable and cheap -- and market it effectively -- I can see the TrekDesk taking off.

Something has to be done. I never thought I'd be one to complain about sitting around all day. But every time the tanned, trim Fed Ex guy comes in, I start wondering who's really got the better job.

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