Improve Health While Seated
A great big hello to you. It is really cold right now-–too cold to get out and walk or exercise, in fact, it is freezing, unless of course, you are in California, Florida, or the South. If you are a marshmallow-like me, you prefer to stay indoors when the temperature is minus 20. That brings me to my point which is under desk exercise equipment. Is it really possible to do any meaningful exercise unless you are in a gym or outdoors? Yes! There is a lot that can be done “under the table” so to speak. This is literally under the table.
An investment in health is always a good one. There are so many great pieces of equipment available that can help create a desk gym of sorts and meet your fitness goals whether at home or at work. The equipment pays for itself many times over and, when you can finally fit into those tight jeans, you will thank me.
3 Reasons to Use Under Desk Exercise Equipment
Weight loss is a big one. Losing weight at your desk while seated sounds like a dream come true. No gym fees or parking worries here. The amount of calories burned using an under-the-desk cycle is a lot more than sitting in one’s seat or even standing. Get great cardio going and even break a sweat while cycling at your desk.
Under desk exercise equipment can help you enjoy more free time. Who has the time or energy to enjoy a vigorous workout? Under desk exercise equipment makes it possible to exercise while at your desk. You could be on your laptop or pc and getting awesome resistance and cardio exercise with all its benefits.
Discretion is another good reason to use under desk exercise equipment. It can be a turn-off if someone is grunting and groaning on a large piece of exercise equipment near your space. The under-desk alternative makes discretion the better part of valor. This equipment is small and discreet so no one will know what you are doing until your face goes bright red.
Types of Equipment
You may be wondering where to start with this type of surreptitious exercise program. There are under the desk ellipticals, under the desk cycles, Shiatsu foot massagers, and pedal desks. These are more discreet than the traditional standing desks or desk treadmills.
You can build a respectable under-the-table gym, you just won’t be able to invite your gym buddies to spot you, unless they like crawling around on all fours under your desk. Adjustable resistance dials help you tailor your workout. You may feel like crawling along at level one on Monday morning, but by Friday late afternoon you could be cycling out of the office into your weekend on level ten.
Under Desk Cycles
There are many versions of the under desk cycle but the most popular one is the Sunny Magnetic Mini Exercise Bike Sunny Magnetic Mini Exercise Bike. Whether you are watching TV with one eye on the Twinkies, or at your work desk, you can burn up those extra calories. Quiet.
Easy to use
8-level micro tension knob that allows for moderate or intense resistance.
LCD displays time, speed, distance, ODM, and calories.
Comes with safety pedal straps. Pedals work well with both feet and hands.
Maximum user weight of 220 lbs.
Shipping Weight 129 lbs.
Some under desk cycles can slide around a bit but the Sunny is very stable. Use a carpet or rug for better traction. I am hearing that song by Queen, Bicycle Race, and imagine tearing down a country road or maybe even winning the Tour De France without steroids.
Under Desk Ellipticals
Here is an affordable elliptical. Some people prefer them to road bikes as they can be gentler on the joints and you won’t have to contend with hazardous traffic or foul weather. There are various models and one of the easiest to set up is the Fitdesk Under Desk Elliptical
Some Features are:8 position magnetic resistance and balanced flywheel to keep the pedal motion smooth and whisper 
quiet. (The noise factor can be a turn-off with some models creaking and groaning away.)
No reach easy foot shifter.
Desk mounted meter accessory included.
Built-in transport wheels and grab handle make transport and positioning easy and quick.
Batteries, meter, desk mount for meter and extension wire included.
Can work with desks as low as 25”.
Dimensions
Lowest pedal rotation height: 8”
Overall Height – Top to Bottom: 16”
Overall Width – Side to Side: 11”
Overall Depth – Front to Back: 29”
Overall Product Weight: 31 lbs.
The Desktop Cycle
The Desktop Cycle is very versatile. You can use it while emailing, surfing the web, Skyping or reading and writing on your laptop. Your desktop cycle gives you all the benefits of cardio and resistance training. Benefit from better circulation, improved cardio factors, and more lymph stimulation. It is much healthier than sitting all day.
This is the kind of desk that will be a valuable asset to any office. The Fitdesk Pedal Desk is a great choice for laptop owners. The sliding desk platform adjusts to your workspace. Simultaneously work your upper body with adjustable resistance bands for a cardio boost. Easily folded away if you need the floor space.
FitDesk Pedal 2.0 Exercise Bike: White
The Lifespan Bike Desk
Sliding desk platform.
Adjust your resistance level throughout the
day.
The pedal desk folding exercise bike comes
with convenient upper-body resistance bands.
Dimensions: 28.00″L x 16.00″W x
45.00″H
This white lightweight exercise bike comes
with a 1-year limited warranty.
Model# FDP-FDX2.0-003
The C3-DT3 Bike Desk Desktop Cycle from LifeSpan is very versatile because it doubles as a standing desk. Now the die-hards can cycle to work and cycle at work. The C3-DT3 is a really great twofer, a cycle, and a variable standing desk. The manually adjustable C3-DT3 Bike Desk Bike Desk will have you working out at your desk in no time. It is a whisper-quiet cycle. The bike rolls out from under the desk so that the desk can be used as a traditional standing desk.
If you are between 5′ to 6′ 8″ tall you are in luck because this cushioned seat is really
comfortable. There are 19 height adjustments, yes 19. So finding that perfect height will be no problem.
Combines bike with a manual height-adjustable desk.
Roll bike out when not in use for traditional standing desk.
Weight capacity: 400 lbs.
Assembled dimensions: 46L x 46.75W x 36-52H in.
Includes manufacturer’s warranty.
Shipping Weight 213 lbs.
Desktop Height Adjusts Manually
The cool thing about this under desk cycle is that the desktop frame is not attached to the treadmill. This ensures that any cycling movements do not transfer to the desktop. The desktop is 36.5 x 46.75 inches (D x W) and large enough to hold all your electronic devices and personal items.
The digital LED display shows resistance level, time pedaled, calories burned, distance traveled, and pedaling speed. The padded armrests add comfort and support to help avoid wrist fatigue during long work sessions.
uComfy Shiatsu Foot Massager
Now we are entering the spa scene, and why not? Under the desk, exercise has never felt this good. Imagine a Shiatsu massage with heated air. Aah! What this can do is improve respiration, circulation, and lymph movement plus the endorphin rush of a good foot massage. The uComfy Foot Massager will give you a spa break at any time. The only thing that may be missing will be your Pina Colada and a few palm trees. Don’t forget to remove your shoes before using them.
- Shiatsu therapy and heated air massage.
- uComfy massager improves respiration and regulates blood flow and blood pressure.
- Kneads and vibrates.
- Massages top and bottom of the foot.
- Sleek appearance, light, and portable.
- Washable cloth cover.
- Standard plug-in power source.
- Shipping Weight is 12.5 Lbs.
- (L x W x H) 16.77 x 16.26 x 12.6.
Footrests
Footrests don’t sound very energetic but if you have any back or hip problems they can really make a big difference to your comfort level. If you are sitting for extended periods of time, they are designed to accommodate your feet and help to rest your legs.
The good thing about the Kensington Sole Mate Foot Rest is that it contains shock-absorbing and soothing gel for added comfort. This footrest helps reduce muscle strain and can be controlled using the convenient foot pedal control. The angle is also easy to adjust without bending down (yay). I usually look to see what else I can do when I am down there tying my shoelaces.
In Conclusion
I hope you have enjoyed this collection of under-the-desk exercisers. Let me know if you have any particular favorites or if there is one that I may have missed. It is very possible now with under desk exercisers to defeat the dreaded sitting disease and to actually get fit while in a sedentary workspace.
Feel free to leave a comment or let me know if you have any questions you would answer.
I hope you have enjoyed this collection of under-the-desk exercisers. Let me know if you have any particular favorites or if there is one that I may have missed. It is very possible now with under desk exercisers to defeat the dreaded sitting disease and to actually get fit while in a sedentary workspace.
Feel free to leave a comment or let me know if you have any questions you would answer.
Adjust your resistance level throughout the
day.
The pedal desk folding exercise bike comes
with convenient upper-body resistance bands.
Dimensions: 28.00″L x 16.00″W x
45.00″H
This white lightweight exercise bike comes
with a 1-year limited warranty.
Footrests don’t sound very energetic but if you have any back or hip problems they can really make a big difference to your comfort level. If you are sitting for extended periods of time, they are designed to accommodate your feet and help to rest your legs.
