Treadmill desks might sound like something from the future, but in reality, they're becoming more and more popular. If you spend a lot of time working at your desk, it could be a great way to burn some calories and keep the blood pumping.
According to the NHS, most adults in the UK spend around nine hours a day sitting down - this includes your evening activities, such as watching TV or reading. Sitting for prolonged periods of time can actually be a risk to your health. We should all aim to exercise regularly - for 150 minutes a week at least - or risk a slower metabolism, being overweight or even developing type 2 diabetes.
Investing in a treadmill desk could help you to get more steps in during your busy workday, and sit down for shorter periods of time.
Now you know all there is to know about treadmill desks, let's take a look at some of the best treadmill desks on offer right now.
Best treadmill desks to buy 2022
You'll fly through your work on this machine, with its smart app control to show your speed, distance, calories, time and steps. Pair with a height-adjustable desk and you'll be able to tap away at your laptop while exercising. Not only is this great for generating ideas, but it'll also help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. It also comes with a tablet holder.
www.wowcher.co.uk
This electric treadmill will sit underneath your adjustable or standing desk (not included) to offer peaceful exercise while you work. It comes already assembled, so you can get straight to it. The 7-layer non-slip texture running belt makes for a spacious running area, and the LED display shows time, speed, distance and calories.
This small and lightweight treadmill will easily fit inside your home without taking up too much space, ideal for popping underneath your standing desk or using while seated. You don't need to put it together as it comes already built, and you can control everything from an app.
Not got much space at home? Don't worry, you can easily tuck this treadmill desk away in a cupboard or under your bed. The silent motor and five-layer anti-static track provides excellent traction and is moisture-resistant.
www.decathlon.co.uk
This sit-and-stand treadmill desk is expensive, but it's the ideal working from home set-up. There's enough space for an office chair (not included) and the treadmill to be placed side by side. It comes in a variety of colours and has a USB port, automatic-step off shut down, and a step counter.
What is a treadmill desk?
A treadmill desk is an adapted desk that can be used while using a treadmill machine. The best treadmill desks will already have a treadmill built-in.
Benefits of treadmill desks
Introducing a treadmill desk for even a part of your work day can have tremendous benefits for your health:
• It can improve your mood and reduce stress
• Moving around can increase creativity and productivity
• You may feel more alert and more focused
• It can help you to burn extra calories during your work day
How big is a treadmill desk?
Cast your mind back to when you used to be able to go to the gym... The size of one of those treadmills is likely to be the room you’ll need to store yours. There is, however, a wide variety on offer, so there will be one out there that’s right for you.
Lily Anderson is a writer at Bauer Media, where she tests products for titles such as Heat, Closer, What’s the Best and Mother&Baby.
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