Sitting is the new smoking, they say, and after more than a year of working from home, it's finally time to make a change.
Treadmill desks are a great way to stay active and keep your blood pumping all throughout the day, without even leaving your home. You can write emails, hop on Zoom calls and do just about everything you did before, all the while burning calories and building endurance.
According to the NHS, most adults in the UK spend around nine hours a day sitting down, putting them at higher risk for heart disease or stroke. In order to live a healthy lifestyle, we should aim for 150 minutes of exercise a week at least, between four to five days a week.
Treadmill desks can make exercising on a daily basis so much easier, so we've scoured the internet for the best deals out there. Shop our top picks of treadmill desks below.
What is a treadmill desk?
A treadmill desk is a term used when pairing a height-adjustable standing desk with an under-desk treadmill. The majority of our list comprises portable and foldable under-the-desk treadmills or treadmills with iPad shelves, the exception being the Lifespan Sit and Stand treadmill which incorporates all elements of a treadmill desk in one.
Benefits of a treadmill desk
Not yet convinced? We've listed all the benefits of having a treadmill desk below.
• Helps to increase productivity and attention to detail
• Reduces stress
• Improves circulation
• Reduces the chance of heart disease and diabetes
• Improves creativity
The best treadmill desks
1. CITYSPORTS Folding Treadmill
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Editor's pick Portability is the core feature of this treadmill, meaning you can move it around your home and store it away at ease. It's slim, elegant, and comes with a LED screen to help you track all those important metrics. Speeds vary from one to six km/h, and the low-noise motor means you can focus and take calls no problem. Size: 147 cm x 59 cm x 15 cm Max speed: 6km/h
Review: "This treadmill is exactly what I have been looking for!! It's easy to move, easy to work by using the remote! it gives you your calorie loss and time & climbs distance. I am 68yrs old and I find it has changed my life so anyone thinking about purchasing one take it from me it's worth it."
2. CITYSPORTS Treadmill 440W Motor
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Best treadmill desk with speakers If you love listening to music while you're working and while you're exercising, then you'll be happy to know that thanks to the integrated Bluetooth speakers, this treadmill lets you do both. You can walk or run up to six km/h and track your speed, calories, steps and more on the LCD screen. Size: 135 x 65 x 14 cm Max speed: 6km/h
Review: "Since the start of the lockdown I've gained a few pounds and I was looking for a way to lose a bit of weight and keep fit without taking up half of my living room. This piece of kit has more than done the job. It's slim, easy to store and light enough for me to lift it, although the wheels are a great help if you need to manoeuvre it from place to place. I'm not techy but I found it super easy to operate - plug it in, flick the red switch on the underside and off you go. The remote works and is simple to operate. The Bluetooth element is brilliant. It's not a super fast machine so sprinters beware, but at 5 foot 1 I can do a light jog and my 6 foot 2 husband can manage a fast walk. All in all a brilliant purchase and great value for money."
3. Bluefin Fitness TASK 2.0 2-in-1 Folding Under Desk Treadmill
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Best high-speed folding treadmill desk A foldable treadmill is ideal for those who are tight on space, as you can simply tuck it away in a cupboard after the day is over. This model contains a silent motor and five-layer anti-static track which provides excellent traction and is moisture-resistant. Simply place the treadmill under your standing desk or pop the tablet shelf up, and get going. Size: 149 x 66.5 x 105 cm (upright) Max speed: 8km/h
Review: "This treadmill is brilliant for a small apartment; if necessary it can be folded up and placed under a bed when not in use. It functions perfectly well as a treadmill despite being smaller. Easy to use, straight from the box, as it didn't need any construction! A great purchase."
4. Egofit Walker Pro Smallest Under Desk Treadmill Walking Pad for Office & Home
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Best compact treadmill desk Small and lightweight, this compact treadmill will fit right into your space. It's ideal for popping underneath your standing desk or using while seated, and absolutely no assembly is required as it comes already built. Another bonus is that you can control everything through the integrated app. Size: 96.2 x 54.5 x 19 cm Max speed: 5km/h
Review: "If you have a standing desk, this is the perfect product to allow you to exercise/hit your daily step count goals while continuing to work. It is small/portable enough you can store it under the desk and then pull it out to use (it has wheels on the front). I found I can type and concentrate on a computer screen while walking at 3km per hour or so. If you are doing something passive like watching a video or attending a Zoom meeting it works even better - though if your camera is on people might think you are a bit eccentric (your head bobs up and down as you pace)."
5. Lifespan TR1200-DT5C Treadmill + Desk
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Best premium treadmill desk Beloved by all of the celebs, this sit and stand treadmill desk is pricey, but worth your while. If you feel like taking a break, there's enough space for an office chair and the treadmill to be placed side by side. It has a cable-management system, a USB port, automatic-step off shut down, and a step counter. Desktop size: 160 x 80 cm or the wider 180 x 80 cm Max speed: 6.4km/h