The Glyder: Activate Your Workday in Silence and with Style

A project in New York, NY by Compactix
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The Glyder is an exercise device that works on electromagnetic resistance. Place it under your desk to burn calories and stay healthy.
Backers: 146
Average Pledge Per Backer: $114

Funded: $16,652 of $75,000
Dates: Sep 16th -> Oct 16th (30 days)
Project By: Compactix
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Latest News

Project Cancellation

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, Since we won't be reaching our goal next week we've decided to cancel the project so we can regroup and try to re-launch in a couple of months with some changes. Thanks for your pledges, hopefully we'll be able to make the Glyder a... (Read More)

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October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update #1

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Glyder backers, Thank you for being the first ones to back our project. We’re 48 hours into the campaign and we’re on track to reach our funding goal (and hopefully surpass it). We got a couple of write ups yesterday on Gizmag and Digital... (Read More)

Glyder lets you exercise at your desk without whacking your knees

September 17th - via: gizmag.com
By now, pretty much everyone has heard about the health risks involved with remaining seated and sedentary for long periods of time. Standing desks are designed to address the problem, as are miniature cycling and elliptical trainers that can be used under a conventional desk while you remain seated. One of the problems with those machines, however, is that your knees may bang against the underside of your desk as you're using them – plus, they can be noisy. That's where the Compactix Glyder comes in. (Read More)

Work out in your workspace with The Glyder

September 16th - via: digitaltrends.com
You’re probably well aware that sitting down for eight hours a day is hazardous to your health, but if you’re like most of us, there’s one big roadblock keeping you from changing up your routine — the fact that you don’t work in one of those new-age, free-spirited startup offices where you can easily trade in your cubicle for a standing desk with a treadmill underneath it. (Read More)

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