08 November 2023 , 15:51
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It might not seem like the season to get in the gym or out on the track, after all, it's getting colder by the day and Christmas is just around the corner.
Planning an exercise regime just as you're about to carve the turkey, crack open the Baileys and pop open the Celebrations tub might not seem to be the best idea, but with many people now remote working you might not have to wait until 2024 to take on that couch to 5k challenge, with the emergence of the under the desk treadmill.
With many of us now working from home since the pandemic it can be harder to keep up with our fitness regimes as we lose that daily commute, that lunchtime stroll or even that gym trip we would make on the way home from work. However, desk treadmills, a small treadmill you can insert under your work space, are in something of a moment with remote working now a major part of many people's lives.
While they aren't anything new, there's been a spike in online search for the items in recent times and TikTok videos on the current trend have racked up almost five million views. How much can they benefit you? Well, the NHS says "A brisk 10-minute daily walk has lots of health benefits and counts towards your 150 minutes of weekly exercise" and while there are warnings that you will need to keep the correct posture if using an under desk treadmill to avoid any minor injuries, catching up on any extra steps during work hours could have a positive effect on your physical and mental health.
Looking around at the state of play of under desk treadmills on certain retailers you can see just how popular they're becoming. This Ultra Slim Treadmill than can go neatly under a desk and comes with a 4.3 rating on Amazon with customers praising the size, quality and performance of the treadmill.
It currently comes in at £199.99 with one customer saying: "I bought this to keep me active while working from home and it's great for getting some steps in while I work.", however another added that the display doesn't show your workout details for long enough saying: "The only thing I would like is if the display showed your totals for a few seconds when your workout ends as it just goes back to a blank screen".
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The Ultra Slim treadmill also comes in several colours from pink to grey but the dark black version is currently cheapest at £179.99. Another highly rated offering on Amazon is this CITYSPORTS under desk treadmill for £194.99 which promises to be light in weight as well as offering a decent speed range varying from 1-6km/h as well as being suitable for walking, jogging, and running.
Remote working on treadmillOne Amazon customer said the CITYSPORTS greatly increased their daily step count, saying: "I was averaging about 2k steps as I work mainly at a desk. I purchased the treadmill as I was struggling to get extra steps in between work and kids and it's my best purchase this year!" While another CITYSPORTS under desk treadmill has a four star rating from over 1,000 reviews and comes in at £199.00, however despite the many positives one reviewer added that the treadmill developed a loud noise during use saying: "The treadmill is very quiet but a new noise developed after a couple of weeks of use for each step which is slightly annoying."
This Under Desk Treadmill with Bluetooth Speaker & Remote Control from CozyBrite on has a 4.3 rating and is currently £157.99 making it one of the cheapest desk treadmills, with a good rating, I've seen on Amazon. However if you're looking for the deal of all deals then it has to be this treadmill with an LCD Display on Wowcher which currently has an incredible 57% off making it £129 down from £299.
This features speeds ranging from 1-8 km/h and you can adjust the speed with the remote control included to suit your needs. It also includes a non-slip shock-absorbing running belt so that the treadmill will reduce impact as you run to prevent knee injuries and an LCD display that measures time, speed, calories burned, and distance.
However this is in high demand, won't be on sale for much longer and comes with a hefty delivery fee of £27.99 to the UK. Whatever type of under desk treadmill you're looking for it's worth checking the pros and cons and the health and safety ramifications of setting up a running machine at your workspace.