Under desk stationary bike

Depends on how hard you use it. My hubby uses stationary bike as his main exercise and he ended up shearing the peddle right off two of them, just through use. They did not last long enough for the price.

I always have visions of people bashing their knees into their desk using these. The only person I know who bought one used it 2 or 3 times and sent it back to Amazon.

I'd suggest saving your money and, if you can, go for a walk at lunch or commute by bike to get some extra exercise in....

DESKCYCLE !!!

It's pricey but is the lowest profile under the desk cycle. Built heavy like a standard stationary bike with tension adjustment and display that can fit on your desk. Quiet, no one knew I was using it unless they stood behind me.
I bought one when I just started my weight loss journey as I couldn't walk or even stand for any length of time.... bad knees.
I don't use it much now but am planning to put it to use in January to rehab from a double knee replacement.

For me it was worth EVERY CENT.

https://deskcycle.com/

I think they're pretty gimmicky. For extra movement I just get up and walk around for a few minutes every hour...take the scenic route to the bathroom or water cooler, mingle with co-workers, etc. Beyond that I make time for deliberate, dedicated exercise.

An under desk stationary bike is going to do very little for calorie burn or fitness unless you're really going at it...in which case, you probably wouldn't be focused on work.

ttippie2000 wrote: »

My preference would be to buy an adjustable sit/stand desk and to have a conventional bike with a smart trainer. I doubt it would be cheaper but would have the advantage if being more versatile.

Unfortunately I couldn't stand for more than a minute so the sit/stand desks weren't an option. Same with getting up and walking around. I'm not sure what OP's situation is like thou.

I have one that I use constantly. Yes, sometimes it does end up being a foot rest, but more often than not I peddle. Do I think I'm burning many calories? No. Am I moving? Yes, and in my opinion, that is better than nothing.

I got the Cubii Jr and love it! Am I burning a ton of calories? no, but it keeps me moving and my blood flowing.

I'm trying to up my NEAT. I realize that this (underdesk elliptical) is not the equivalent of actual exercise. I pedal slowly when I'm concentrating, and more quickly when I'm not.

You need about 3-4 inches of clearance under your desk. The pedals are a couple inches off the floor, and you need a couple inches of 'pedal room'. For what its worth, I live in a standard cube desk, and am 5'8", with no issues.

The standing desks are supposed to burn one calorie per minute more than just sitting. (i.e. 60 cal/hr more, assuming that you never get up from sitting). On the negative side, recent studies say that your risk of heart disease increases if you stand too long at work.
https://www.iwh.on.ca/newsletters/at-work/90/standing-too-long-at-work-carries-twice-the-risk-of-heart-disease-as-sitting-too-long (There's some caveats to that study posted there as well, i.e. it reflects people who don't have the option to sit, etc)