If you have to work at a desk all day, it's difficult to get the amount of exercise you need. Even if you go to the gym after work, your health gains might be offset by hours of sitting all day. A partial solution for this problem is to use an adjustable desk so you can work standing up part of the time. An even better solution could be to combine a standing desk with an under-desk treadmill. Here's how this setup works and how it can help you meet your exercise goals.

An Under-Desk Treadmill Slides Under Your Desk

You can buy a standing desk along with the treadmill, but if you have your own desk, you can use an under-desk treadmill as long as there are no obstructions that keep the treadmill from sliding under it. Standing desks are usually adjustable, so you can move the desk to the perfect height for working on your computer, writing, or anything else you need to do for work while you're walking.

The Treadmill Has A Small Desktop Control Panel

A traditional treadmill has bars on the sides and a panel in front with the controls. An under-desk treadmill only has the lower portion where you walk on a belt so there is nothing to get in the way of the treadmill fitting under your desk. The treadmill is controlled by a small panel that sits on your desk. It can read out steps and control the treadmill just like a larger control panel, but it doesn't take up very much room.

Some of these treadmills even have safety features, such as an automatic stop that stops the belt when you stop walking so the unit is much safer to use when you're working and may be distracted.

The Treadmill Is Ready When You Want To Walk

If you've committed to exercising more and reducing the hours you sit each day, then an under-desk treadmill might be perfect for you. Leave it set up in your home office or in your office at work and transfer to it several times throughout the day so you can break up periods of sitting with walking.

You can walk while you type on a computer so you don't have to stop working just to squeeze in some exercise. You can set a goal of a certain number of steps or a certain number of miles, or you may want a goal of walking several minutes after each hour of sitting.

You may find that being able to exercise without taking time away from your work duties is the ideal way to get in shape, increase your energy, and improve your general health.

To learn more, contact a resource that offers products like the Lifespan under-desk treadmill.