Walkstation in the Business Center at the JW

The Walkstation can now be found in the business center at the JW Marriot in Grand Rapids, MI. As of today, the Walkstation is only at this particular location, but it is our hope that it’s popularity grows.

You’d be surprised how quickly you learn to walk + work. The Walkstation caps out at 2 mph so you can’t run even if you try. It is also whisper quite as to not disrupt your neighbors.

There is lots of good that comes with the Walkstation, including free shipping and installation…not to mention burning calories while working! Check it out here on the Steelcase Store.

What is that you might ask? That's an early prototype of the Leap Chair Back.

Ever wondered how the Leap Chair was designed? Well, no need to wonder anymore. Check out this post by Solidsmack.com. It gets pretty technical, so for those of us that aren’t designers or engineers, here are some fun facts mentioned in the post.

• Leap technology has been integrated in some way in virtually every chair launched by Steelcase since Leap (e.g. Think, Amia, Move, Siento, cobi and i2i).
• Leap technology has also been licensed for use in automobiles and airplanes (Cathay Pacific with more to come).
• Leap was in development for 4 years; Steelcase partnered with 4 universities, 27 different scientists and 11 studies including 732 participants.
• LiveBack technology incorporated in the Leap allows the upper and lower parts of the backrest to function independently.
• Leap mimics the individual user’s unique spinal motion so the user is free to move, but never left unsupported, allowing the user to stay comfortable and productive.
• Lower back controls allow the user to specify the preferred amount of lumbar support, creating a hugging sensation as the pressure is dialed up.
• The Natural Glide System allows the seat to glide forward so users stay in the vision and reach zone even when reclined.

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Does your office chair make you want to break out in a cheer? Check out this You Tube video as these SNL-like cheerleaders display their love for our very own Leap Chair.

Maybe we’d all be this enthusiastic about where we spend 8+ hours a day if we sat in a Leap. Don’t believe it?

Try the Leap or any other chairs from our seating collection risk free with our 30 day money back gaurentee and see if you are ready to burst into song. We bet you will be…

Check out Steelcase offices from the May, 1963 edition of Fortune magazine. Although these are insanely color coordinated, and obviously staged, the layout is very open. This what life was like pre-cube. What else is missing? Computers.

I would LOVE to have one of these retro desks or chairs. But my favorite part? The bearskin hanging on the wall of the private office. Seriously?!

It’s the beginning of a new year. Have you set your New Years resolution yet? If it’s health related (like most resolutions are), you might be surprised to learn that Steelcase now has a product to help you follow through with your resolution – the Walkstation.

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Your New Year’s Resolution just got easier.

The Walkstation keeps you active while you work – multi-tasking at it’s best. Plus, it adds a modern new look to your office.

Discover the perfect way to integrate healthy habits into your home office or work environment. The Walkstation combines a complete low-speed treadmill displaying speed, calories burned, time and distance with an electric height-adjustable work space – designed for comfort and safety.