Getting your steps in can be incredibly difficult when you work from home, as there’s much less reason to get up and about like there is when you’re in the office. Thanks to an incredible deal on Wowcher that takes the price down to just £99, you can grab yourself an under desk treadmill that will help you boost your daily stepcount while still staying productive at work.
As a homeworker myself, I know just how tricky it can be to stay moving while working at home. Of the few thousand steps I will do, most of those will be shuffling to the kitchen for a kettle refill, with none of the usual office block walks that would normally take place on lunch breaks.
That’s all well and good if you prefer a laidback lifestyle, but the NHS does recommend that you try to fit in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week to maintain your health. Walking counts towards this, with the official guidelines estimating that exercise once or twice a week can contribute to reducing risk of heart disease or stroke.
That’s where having a walking pad, such as this one on offer at Wowcher, can come in real handy if you find it hard to get out the door - especially in these harsh winter conditions. Usually retailing for £599.99, this massive 83% discount makes the technology more affordable than ever at £99 in total.
This treadmill in particular has a few features that make it ideal for a home office environment. For one, it boasts a quiet operating volume thanks to a 1.15HP motor, so it shouldn’t bother anyone else if you live with a partner or family.
It can also reach some fairly impressive speeds, with a maximum listed pace of 10km per hour. For you runners out there, that’s a pace of six minutes per kilometre, meaning you could also use it for running if you’re training for your next big race.
My favourite feature is that this treadmill is completely flat, making it super easy to store when not in use. There are wheels on the bottom too, so you can easily roll it in and out of a room when you’re done for the day.
Due to the flat design, it does mean that there are no handles to grab onto for safety, though. That’s something to keep in mind if you’re less stable on your feet, or are considering using the treadmill primarily for running.
Customers who purchased the same treadmill from an alternate retailer describe the product as a ‘must have’, with one customer describing how they love that it “fits perfectly under my bed”. Another customer said that it’s the “perfect treadmill for when you’ve not got the space”.
Some customers didn’t get on with the top speed of the device, though, saying that it’s “only a slow jog”. That might be ok if you’re a slower runner, but those looking to set PBs in 5 and 10K races might want to look elsewhere.
If you are looking for a treadmill that goes slightly faster, this one from Amazon tops out at a speedier 12km per hour, taking the top pace up to five minutes per km. It also has foldable handles, making it safer for runners in particular.
Amazon also offers this walking pad from CITYSPORTS, which has similar features to the one offered by Wowcher. It’s slightly more expensive, but comes in a more sporty red and black colour scheme.
