An Active Footrest for People Trapped Behind a Desk
Posted on September 27, 2008
This is an interesting gadget and unique idea. It's a bit of a do-nothing but it might come in useful for someone who sits at a desk all day and needs more circulation then they are currently getting. The product is called the Webble Active Footrest. It looks like a surfboard that slides under your desk. You can move the Webble around with your feet. You can read a detailed review of the product on Yanko Design.
At the core of the idea is the concept of wellness. Webble bases much of its inspiration from decades of research into the physiological benefits of increased leg activity while seated. I work hours on end seated, sometimes without moving my legs. The Webble strangly encourages me to constantly shift them around. To clarify, we're not talking about restless leg syndrome nor is this a treatment for it. This is about giving your legs something to do. The Webble sits on four wheels allowing smooth movement from almost any direction, given the limitations of the human hip. There are also springs inside to let your feet bounce up and down. The cushion is made of a dense foam or cellulose material, covered in mesh netting.It won't help the inactive desk user more than getting up and doing jumping jacks or going for a walk would but it is better than nothing. It currently comes in three colors (black, red and silver).
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