If you’ve wondered, “Are desk treadmills worth it?”
read on to find out what a PT has to say about the health and fitness benefits.
But, are these desk treadmills truly effective for increasing your fitness?
And is it actually possible to focus enough to get work done while youre on one?
What can a desk treadmill really do for your fitness?
Slow walking increases your circulation and helps your muscles from getting stiff.
board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and owner ofMore 4 Life PT
This lubricating fluid helps your joints stay healthy and can prevent stiffness.
Older studies have also found43that interspersing exercise during the workday may improve productivity.
This is thought to be largely attributable to the boost in mood exercise can provide.
However, youre still probably going to want to hit the gym in your free time.
Slow walking increases your circulation and helps your muscles from getting stiff.
How fast should you go?
Realistically, if youre working while walking, youre probably going to walk closer to 2 mph.
Yet you want to check that you stay safe on it.
Desk treadmills come in different widths and with different safety features, Dr. Candy says.
board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and owner ofMore 4 Life PT
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The best desk treadmills to add to your cart
1.
5 to 3.75 miles per hour.
Luckily, wheels make it easy to move around your home office/gym.
The treadmills LED display and associatedKS Fit appshow important-to-you metrics like time, speed, and steps.
The desk is wide enough to fit a laptop and small essentials like your phone or water bottle.
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