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Get Buff While Geeking Out

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the just-keep-moving dept.

Two different devices intended to slow the nerd obesity epidemic just came to our attention. PoconoPCDoctor writes about the Geek-A-Cycle, which is a workstation with built-on exercise bike that you have to pedal to run the computer. And several readers pointed out the FP Gamerunner (mirror), reviewed here: think treadmill meets Quake 4. Again, you have to keep moving to stay in the game.

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  1. But... by Ghost+Gerbil · · Score: 5, Funny

    Do you run faster with the knife?

  2. So if I run virtual machines... by ettlz · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...does that mean I also have to imagine copies of myself riding virtual exercise bikes to keep them ticking over, too?

  3. 1.21 gigawatts by User+956 · · Score: 4, Funny

    PoconoPCDoctor writes about the Geek-A-Cycle, which is a workstation with built-on exercise bike that you have to peddle to run the computer.

    With the number of case fans and neon lights a lot of geeks out there have, they may need to hire lance armstrong to keep their gear running.

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  4. That will keep you fit ... by richg74 · · Score: 3, Funny
    a workstation with built-on exercise bike that you have to peddle to run the computer.

    If you have to peddle it door-to-door, that will definitely keep you fit, especially in rural areas. It probably works in urban areas, too: the houses are closer together, but the people are more resistant to peddlers. But what do you do to keep fit after you make a sale ?

  5. peddling wildly by smellsofbikes · · Score: 3, Funny

    >exercise bike that you have to peddle to run the computer.

    It's *hard* *work* to generate power by selling exercise bikes. Especially door-to-door: lugging three or four of those puppies around in a suitcase will buff you right up.

    I was a bike racer for a long time. At my best I could generate about 350 watts continuously for an hour. A decent computer would suck that dry. I think I'll stick with my Qube-2, which only draws about 35 watts. It's challenging to hook a keyboard or a monitor to it, but at least it's low-power!

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  6. Re:Expense, Intrusion & Innovation by MWoody · · Score: 4, Funny

    Hrm... Working out via repetitive hand motions while surfing the Internet... Why does this sound familiar?

  7. I for one... by MS-06FZ · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...am still pumped from using the mouse.

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  8. Re:Expense, Intrusion & Innovation by advocate_one · · Score: 2, Funny
    Having something like this that allows me to exercise while using my computer is good enough, don't force me to use it by powering off my computer if I stop for a breather.

    come on... you're supposed to be a geek... how long would it take you to bypass the thing so you could run the PC without having to pedal at all???

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  9. Not going to help... by hokeyru · · Score: 2, Funny

    Cycling isn't going to get you buff. Try hitting the gym and picking up some weights. What a bunch of nerds you guys are.