Review of Walking Pads and Under-Desk Treadmills for Active Workdays

An expert review evaluates the best walking pads and under-desk treadmills, aiming to help consumers choose effective solutions to combat sedentary lifestyles. The article explores which products are worth the investment to integrate movement into the workday.

12 Feb, 10:00 — 12 Feb, 10:00

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The Guardian12 Feb, 10:00

The best walking pads and under-desk treadmills, tried and tested to turn your workday into a workout

Sedentary lifestyles are bad for us, but which under-desk treadmills and walking pads are worth the cost? Our expert stepped up to find out • The best treadmills for your home Various guidelines suggest we all try to walk at least 10,000 steps a day to improve our health and wellbeing. Public Health England encourages a slightly more manageable target of just 10 minutes of brisk walking daily to introduce more moderate-intensity physical activity and reduce your risk of early death by up to 15%. However, even squeezing in “brisk walks” can be a chore, with busy schedules and increasingly desk-bound jobs forcing more of us to remain sedentary for long periods. That is where walking pads come in, being lighter, smaller and often easier to store than bulky and tricky-to-manoeuvre running treadmills. Best walking pad overall: JTX MoveLight Best budget walking pad and best for beginners: Urevo Strol 2E Continue reading...

By Leon Poultney

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