From Couch to 10K a Day: My 30-Day Walking Challenge Using the EGOFIT ComfortDeck M2 Treadmill

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Over the past 30 days, I challenged myself to walk at least 5 miles a day—every single day. What started as a casual experiment turned into a 205-mile journey that boosted my mood, energy, and overall fitness. And I owe a huge part of that success to one game-changing piece of gear: the EGOFIT ComfortDeck-M2 under-desk treadmill.

Why I Did It

Like many of you, I work from home and spend way too much time sitting. I wanted a simple, consistent way to move more without disrupting my work routine. The goal was clear: walk at least 5 miles a day—but ideally get closer to a full 10 kilometers daily (6.2 miles). The EGOFIT ComfortDeck made that not only possible but surprisingly easy.

The Treadmill That Made It Happen

The EGOFIT ComfortDeck-M2 is a compact, quiet, and joint-friendly treadmill that fits right under your standing desk. It features:

  • 🐝 HoneyComb ComfortDeck Cushioning: Reduces impact on joints for comfortable daily walking

  • 📉 3% Incline: Boosts calorie burn without needing higher speeds

  • 🤫 Quiet Operation: You can walk during calls or video editing

  • 📦 Compact Design: Easy to store and move with built-in transport wheels

  • 🧠 Smart Console: Tracks your steps, distance, and calories burned

By integrating it into my home office, I was able to hit my daily goals consistently—often walking during meetings, editing sessions, or even lunch breaks.

The Results

  • Total Miles Walked: 205

  • Daily Average: 6.83 miles

  • Energy Levels: Through the roof

  • Stress & Focus: Noticeably improved

  • Weight & Health: Bonus benefits, even without changing diet

This wasn’t just a workout—it became a lifestyle shift. I didn’t need a gym. I didn’t need to go outside in bad weather. I just walked while I worked.

Want to Try It?

If you’re ready to kickstart your own “Couch to 10K” routine, I can’t recommend this treadmill enough.

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Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for an easy way to stay active, especially if you work from home or spend long hours at a desk, this treadmill is the perfect entry point. It’s not about running marathons—it’s about moving more, feeling better, and taking control of your health.

💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments or check out my full video walkthrough and results on YouTube.

Hacking nutritional deficiencies: b-12, folinic acid, magnesium

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B-12 and folinic acid

So last year I learned I had a vitamin b-12 deficiency ( Folate deficiency ) during a visit to my DO after my hypokalemic event . Some signs of a b-12 deficiency include:

    weakness, tiredness or light-headedness  
    rapid heartbeat and breathing
    pale skin
    sore tongue
    easy bruising or bleeding, including bleeding gums
    stomach upset and weight loss
    diarrhea or constipation
    hyperpigmentation
    vitiligo

 

I tried supplementing with folic acid until I learned that it's not the most bio available and a good number of people poorly absorb/use it. I never got around to picking up a better alternative until a couple of months ago.

Doing some research I learned that methylcobalamin or hydroxycobalamin taken with folate (5-MTHF or folinic acid, NOT folic acid) are your best bet for making up for this deficiency in one's diet. That being said I opted to go with Folinic Acid with B-12 200 Caps by Kirkman . After a couple of months my vitiligo and hyperpigmentation on my upper arms is starting to go away rather noticeably.

 

 

Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium deficiency is rarely diagnosed because usually a blood test is done as part of an electrolyte panel. Rougly only 1% of the body's magnesium is stored in the blood. Symptons of a magnesium deficiency include:

    Muscle twitches
    Urinary Spasms
    Menstrual cramps
    Photophobia
    Insomnia
    Anxiety
    Hyperactivity
    Restlessness
    Panic attacks
    Agoraphobia
    Numbness, tingling and abnormal sensations
    High blood pressure
    Heart arrythmias
    Angina

There are TONS of types of magnesium available as supplements, some are pretty worthless doing nothing more than giving you diarrhea, upon my research I found two products I take. Mag-Tab SR which contains 84 mg of elemental magnesium L-lactate dihydrate per caplet meaning 4 of these caplets satisfy the daily requirements of most humans... I take 4 of these a day spread mostly throughout the day so my body is getting a steady trickle of magnesium. The second product I use is Designs for Health Magnegel Transdermal Magnesium Gel  delivers approximately 150 mg of elemental magnesium per 1/4 teaspoon to the skin, (about the size of a nickel) I just blob fairly random amounts out on my skin twice a day, first thing in the morning and about an hour before bed.

 

 

Undercover Boss Season 4 Episode 14

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Undercover Boss Season 4 Episode 14 last week was a gym (Retro Fitness which has a hideous colour scheme), They had something like 79 locations and stated the number of members+. I did the math when I watched it and it was an average of 3,333.33+ members per gym. $19.99 per member a month, and they claim on their site to be set to have 300 locations by 2016. 4 company owned locations, 75 franchisee owned.

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FRANCHISE COSTS
Total Investment: $861,250 - $1,522,499
Franchise Fee: $69,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $1,500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $300,000

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CORPORATE INCOME
5.17 million and change in franchise fees yearly,
3.15 million and change via 5% of the memberships,
?.?? ??? via 5% on all the shake sales (which he said was 10% of their revenue)

They train you for a whopping 8 days as part of their franchisee program and best I can tell they have less than 25 corporate employees (actually looks like about FIVE corporate employees from what I've found).

So Eric Casaburi, the founder, is probably pocketing 3-4million a year after he covers corporate expenses and payroll. Nice work Eric!!!

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