New DeskCycle2, Height Adjustable, Premium Quality Magnetic Resistance. Low Profile, Whisper Quiet, Mini Exercise Bike, Turn any Chair into an Invigorating Fitness Station.

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We like that it comes with resistance bands so you can work your upper body when you’re ready to take a break from your keyboard. Our collective expertise helps provide the most relevant information to help you achieve your fitness goals. Keep in mind it will raise the level of your knees as you use it, so make sure there's enough clearance for your full range of motion. I’ll admit that I can be a bit of a bike snob so I was thoroughly shocked by how much I’ve enjoyed riding this bike. Once you have the mini bike placed under your desk, the movement is similar to the pedaling motion of a recumbent bike.

She's the first to jump into trying a new fitness class or app, and she regularly collaborates with GH’s Wellness Lab to test and review the best fitness gear, including rowers, treadmills, fitness trackers, dumbbells, massage guns, meditation devices and more. She adds that an under desk bike or elliptical can be a great tool for periods of activity to break up sitting throughout the work day. By the time I finished reading the manual, according to the handy dandy display screen, I had somehow managed to ride 10. As a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, Stefani uses her expertise and exercise science knowledge to create informed fitness content for the Good Housekeeping Institute.

since I just can’t get excited about clipping into pedals on a bike that will never even leave the room. Whether for therapeutic reasons or to reach health and fitness goals, the DeskCycle is an affordable option to consider. The DeskCycle 2 might not be the answer to everyone’s fitness goals, but it will certainly help anyone looking to add more movement into a long work day.

Don’t use it with an office chair with wheels unless you are placing it directly underneath the desk. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.

Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Keep the Resistance Low at Your Desk When using the DeskCycle at your desk you should set the resistance level to 3 or less. Before becoming certified, she worked in marketing roles after graduating from the University of Maine with a BA in Journalism. I plopped down in my mom’s living room recliner, threw in my earbuds, and began pedaling away as I read about removable pedal straps and an optional tether that helps keep the bike in place on slippery floors. Still, if you are looking for a lighter weight and easily storable model, the Exerpeutic Folding Magnetic Upright is a simple and affordable model that can provide a great workout.

The computer has an auto start/stop feature, and it turns on when you begin pedaling and turns off a few minutes after you stop. Our desk pedal exerciser is easy leg exercise while sitting for seniors, busy moms, and perfect for anyone who wants to get more active. Nicole is also impressed with the 270-pound user weight capacity and the 39-pound magnetic flywheel.

It is only a fraction of the size and weight of the full-size competition and easily the most portable and storable model we tested. However, Hopper says he think regular exercisers might be more inclined than couch potatoes to stick with their DeskCycling. This low cardio zone increases your energy level and oxygen to your brain without distracting you from your work. Even though I didn't pedal straight through the whole day -- I did it for half-hour chunks at a time, spread across the workday -- I still felt that nice soreness in my legs by quitting time.