+.Vamp Subscriber² Posted February 8, 2008 Author Subscriber² Share Posted February 8, 2008 Wow! So loads of people do it. And it looks like most people do it when they're working at a computer or desk, but not when sitting and watching TV or something where your not involved. Seems to be to do with concentration and with using your brain? Strange stuff is a-foot! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted February 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 8, 2008 Haha, I was doing it as I clicked on this topic. I guess it's a way for our body to keep the neurons firing when we're sitting down doing nothing but moving our arms and head. You know, a way to prevent leg muscle atrophy. That's just my thought. It's quite comfortable though. I've ready many responses about people doing it with both legs. For some reason I only do it with my left leg. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chconline Veteran Posted February 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 8, 2008 Nope. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Sometimes i do, specialy when i lift my heel, so only the front of the foot touches the floor ... Then i hit some sorta' nerve that makes my leg jiggle :laugh: I remember playing World of Warcraft with a guy, we were in an instance i think when he started shaking his leg. The leg started hitting the table making it audiable through his Microphone, everybody thought he was wanking :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
curme Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 It drives my Mom nuts when I do it! I don't seem to do it as much now that I am older, or maybe I just don't realize that I am doing it, because there is no one around to point it out. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow XL Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 yep, all the time, can't help it haha, it just happens. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamerhomie Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I'm actually doing it right now without realizing it. It happens all the time. Right now I'm alternating between each leg and randomly switching them both in sync. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corris Veteran Posted February 9, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 9, 2008 I do it sometimes, one leg, both legs, to a tune, its quite odd. My aunt would smack my knee if i did it, she doesn't like it when people fidget, and I'm a fidgety type of person, I always have to be doing something with my legs or arms or they get bored, if that even makes sense, lol. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Frett Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Yeah, I can't even go to sleep without flicking my foot about. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harper Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I do it sometimes, one leg, both legs, to a tune, its quite odd.My aunt would smack my knee if i did it, she doesn't like it when people fidget, and I'm a fidgety type of person, I always have to be doing something with my legs or arms or they get bored, if that even makes sense, lol. ....hell, sometimes I shake all 3 legs! Whaaaaaaaaaaa? :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniacidz Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Nothing like a fidget every now and then. Tapping a pen i do also. annoying i must say even though i do it still Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMELTN Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 omg I do this all day long, at work, at home, when I am eating etc.. It ****es my wife off at times, cause I shake the whole table doing it. Just a nervous thing she says. Glad I am not the only one Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_ Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Sometimes I do if I'm bored, seems to keep my mind off stuff. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Decryptor Veteran Posted February 9, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 9, 2008 I've done this for years pretty much constantly whenever I'm sitting down. Annoys my family. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilliShere Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 i am doing it right now as i type this. seriously. i cannot seem to control it. if i try as soon as im not paying attention the leg starts shaking on its own. its good excercise though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 :happy: It's... inevitable Mr. Anderson :p Whenever bored... I thinks thats called. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restless_legs_syndrome Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted February 9, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted February 9, 2008 I will fidget with something. Dismantling a hard drive is the most common. Theres bits of various circuit boards and hard drives everywhere around my desk. >_> If Im really bored, I break out the desoldering kit. >>> Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateB1 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 And here I thought I was the only one doing this! I guess it is a way to burn calories. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589195679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rage710 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I tend to do it with my right leg only, which I find to be odd, since im left handed... :blink: I only do it in class, sometimes, and im usually prompted to stop by the girl i take my classes with. :huh: Only when im really stressed over a paper or something of that nature, ill do it at my desk, but other than that, never. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589196108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormier6083 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I do every time I sit at a desk. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589196110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAHSHAWAH Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 ughh... I can't stand when people do it. I'm not going to lie, but I do find myself doing on occasion. It always happens to me when i'm concentrating on who to put my money on when i'm gambling. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589196127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 yea i do it Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589196132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceCarpet Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Count me in. Always do it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589196148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 OMG! hehe i do the same thing when i'm alone just browsing net or playing online game i shake my right leg from time to time but when some one is here i don't.. i thought i was the only one :blush: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/618578-do-you-shake-a-leg-when-sitting-at-a-desk/page/3/#findComment-589196432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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