7 overlooked things to consider when choosing an under-desk treadmill

[@texas2pugs]

I'm at the beginning of my search for a walking pad and this video has been really helpful. Every point you made makes a lot of sense and really helps. Thank you!

[@MissSarahEK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonm4610]

The points about not worrying about max speed or walking area was a huge help to me in deciding to get the Kingsmith, thank you!

[@MissSarahEK]

I’m glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@jayweh]

yes, absolutely. I too thought, a wider belt is a must!

[@mercedes4302]

I wish I had watched this video before spending hours researching, this video is so helpful and a lot of the you spent a lot of time researching, I did as well.

[@shobs4464]

best practical tips, im at the same place where i think i need more features and im pushing to buy the walking pad, this clears it all

[@AquaBlissfulLiving]

Thank you so much. You made my decision easier. I live in an apt and I was nervous about so many things but I work from home 8 hrs per day and I need that exercise.

[@Steevonator]

I realized this too after ,my first walking pad that I never use the 7.5 since I use it mostly just during work to walk 😅 new one I got is 3.8 but won’t need it faster and has an incline

[@Dandelion-32]

One extra thing to consider is stride length.

[@ack153]

The main complaint I heard from walking pad is that it died just after people's warranties were up. I really like the folding feature but it doesn't seem as durable overall.

[@roxyui7210]

my Walking Pad C1 started trembling, think it’s the motor and I’ve had it a little over a year. Looking for a new brand that can last over a year

[@jimbradley1337]

@@roxyui7210 What brand did you have so I can avoid them

[@sandrajordan9364]

@@jimbradley1337 it appears her brand was Walking Pad model C1. Walking Pad is the company name.

[@petestorz172]

I'm a different sort of user than this very helpful reviewer in some ways. I'm older, 6" tall, and a bit north of 300 lbs. I walk one or two 5K and/or 10K running events a month and my work includes a decent amount of walking about the building. My weight and budget pretty much determined what I bought (though what I have was not expensive, and I don't know if higher priced brands/models have the 320 lb. weight limit I bought). My belt surface is 37 1/2" x 15". Because of my stride I wish it were a bit longer, and I do have to focus some on where I am so I don't drift too far left or right. I would find a fold-up bar useful for that, but I positioned the pad near furniture I can use to help stay in the right area of the belt. What is my "Why?" I'm just trying to add a bit more activity into my day, basically an extra half mile, 3 or 4 times a week. That really is not a lot, but my finish times in my most recent 5Ks have been the best I've done in a couple of years. So that benefit has happened faster and greater than I anticipated. Were I to join a gym, that would be ~$30/month, plus gas and travel time ... in that sense the pad will pay for itself in 8 or 9 months.

[@petestorz172]

One of the very slightly annoying things to me in how I was using the walking pad was I didn't feel comfortable walking (at 3.0 and 3.2 mph) hands free, which is why I rested my hand on a nearby bookshelf, to keep centered on the belt (not for balance). A week or so ago I changed to walking at 2.0 mph while reading, for about the same duration, and doing this hands-free. It worked, but I had to move the walking pad back and forth, because I was using a table for my tablet which already had a purpose. Using a standing desk was not realistic for me, because $$ and space, but my wife thought of using an overbed table like hospitals and home care use. It was just $70, assembled quickly, and is sturdy. It works a little better, because I can adjust the table height, and get the walking pad to a slightly better position and angle.

[@tehehe5929]

For tracking indoor treadmill Garmin has Foot Pod that connects through ant+ to their watches. Works perfectly well.

[@loonykitty]

i was so close to buying the R1 but i think even wehn i go outside jogging my normal pace rarely breaks the 6km/h speeds, unless i do sprints in between. Also the price tag is really a big point that i wasnt sure about. maybe the lower power model is more suitable afterall..... Thank you this wa s really helpful!

[@CheGoulet]

What about noise levels? I intend to use my walking pad in the office, it's a big concern.

[@petestorz172]

The usability will depend on the noise level in your office and whether you have cubicle walls that dampen sound. I think I could use mine in my cubicle if sound were the key consideration, but it might be a close call. The whir of the motors is not the main sound, it's the footfalls of each step.

[@drenalin_junkie]

What a great intro. I think that losing balance will happen to so many people because these things are obviously made for people with very small stature. ER's will be very busy with these injuries

[@dingdongdaddy589]

The carpet deformation will return to normal over time - it’s mostly for airflow and heat dissipation.

[@dingdongdaddy589]

Just adding that for anyone worried about carpet.

[@JokeSwag]

@@dingdongdaddy589thanks

[@lorradrefke4410]

Purchase a pad to go under the walking pad. It will protect the carpet and can absorb some of the noise.

[@Person-mh6xq]

Not true; it depends on the carpet fibers! Not all are the same. Still something that needs to be considered.

[@fernandomarquez8890]

Very informative. Thank you! I also was thinking about the speed and found many walking pads go to 4mph at most and since I'm recovering from a foot injury, I prefer walking pace, but I also wanted one with some incline and I found two, they're a bit pricy but worth it for me. I used to prefer going outside then speding on a tredmill but something it gets late and I really don't want to get exposed to the insecurity outside since I'm from Mexico... so choosing the walking pad it is! 😊

[@MissSarahEK]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@petestorz172]

I described my usage above, some. The Sperax I have is 3.8 mph max speed. I've used it a bit over 3 months, and for most of that I was doing 3.0 mph (20-minute mile). I recently bumped up to 3.2 mph. One of the "features" I wanted from the walking pad is that weather, time of day, and traffic are irrelevant. The minimum speed of my pad is .6 mph, and for your recovery the slower speeds may be helpful for rebuilding endurance.

[@venusvalera8692]

Deer run has one that goes up to 10mph and they have 24/7 customer service and a 2 year warranty

[@Validate-This]

Most outlets use the same output. Switching between them won't change the load on the breaker. At least that's how it is where I live.

[@teetubbie7697]

In an apartment you need a some cushioning under your treadmill, there a re loads available. As for you power these thing as only 918watts they should not be causing any electrical problems which in the US is about 7-8amps perhaps your apartment has an electrical issue.

[@mel_b2346]

Is the cushioning just for your carpet? Or for other issues as well?

[@teetubbie7697]

​@@mel_b2346 For my use case it is just to absorb some of the noise and reduce indentations in the carpet

[@JumperShadooof]

thanks, that was very helpful, the best explanation I found)

[@MissSarahEK]

Great! I appreciate you watching and your comment :)

[@JoeJanieJamesC]

Really great presentation skills and info. Thanks!

[@MissSarahEK]

Thank you 😊 I’m glad it was helpful!

[@Pazer837]

I have a yagud and the biggest issue for me is balance. with nothing to hold on to, if our not paying attention, you can lose your balance... so a cross bar could be helpful.... I simple use a cane I had around as support just in case.

[@Sheekxtob]

Does anyone know if the apple watch works by counting steps when you put it on your leg?

[@MissSarahEK]

I’ve heard of people doing this, but I’ve never tried it!

[@c_b612]

It does work. I do this with my manual treadmill and I use the fitness app along with steps app to compare between the two. I definitely don't think it's 100% accurate, most devices are not, but it is a good ballpark to measure progress over time. Hope this helps. 🙂

[@aeva-usa]

Thank you, I'm looking for one right now and this video was very helpful

[@cisium1184]

Gotta disagree big time re the width of the walking belt. Mine is 16" wide, but I walk a little duck-footed, so my toes are regularly catching the sprakes/housings on either side of the belt. I can intentionally walk with my feet more straight, but after about 20 minutes I start to feel discomfort in my right hip. And, sometimes I forget. In ten months of almost daily walking, I've stumbled quite a few times and recently fell off the treadmill completely. Just ordered a LifeSpan with a 20" wide walking belt, which I'm confident will be wide enough.

[@devy5159]

To track your steps while walking you can keep your phone in your pocket or wear a fanny pack with your phone inside.

[@BrownSugarNCurls]

This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@smol.TomatenSuppe]

i dont want features i want reliable quality. but to me it seems like cheap: no features / breaks in a year expensive: to much shit i dont want / quality ≠ price increase i just want a flat, quiet thing under my desk that i switch on and walk on 3 - 4 hrs per day.

[@SonOfYvonne]

Thank you so much for this video. It really helped me to decide what to buy.

[@MissSarahEK]

@@SonOfYvonne so glad to hear it!

[@jayweh]

I just started researching on walking pads, and I wonder what exactly is it that makes pads more expensive than others if they are the same size, same speed, same digital features. is the money in better digital power, is it a better type of belt, or better overall material? or is a lot of it just brand name?

[@Rentheflower]

I have fallen off the side of the walking pad you are showing multiple times but I do have balance issues - It's also pretty dangerous when you fall of it

[@surfbug1]

u must be retarded

[@jurinacleaver2342]

Very informative. Thank you. 😊

[@alyahshah8075]

I wanted to know for how many hours can I use the walking pad in a day?

[@MattRobertson176]

Can you use it without putting the bar jo?

[@lmlovesbrows]

Thank you for the video! Any luck on the code? Hope I can use the discount!

[@Sarnahanfi]

loudnesss should also be a factor to consider

[@MissSarahEK]

Great point! Totally agree :)

[@Sarnahanfi]

@@MissSarahEKso can you recommend a walking pad with incline possibility which is (relatively) quiet? having a hard time to choose between products but you seem to be the guru x)

[@pamelah8655]

@@SarnahanfiHave you found a walking pad that is quiet when walking or quieter than others?

[@Sarnahanfi]

@@pamelah8655 no.. by now I can talk walks outside :)

[@D4RK3FF3CT]

Thank you very much for making this video

[@shannynduggan8659]

Thank you for the tips! What standing desk do you have? How is the desk wobble when using the walking pad?

[@ncdave4life]

Thanks for this great info!

[@MissSarahEK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@allisonm7032]

Do you happen to know if the affiliate code is working now?

[@ourlittlegingerbreadhouse6000]

Really appreciate this, just ordered one

[@MissSarahEK]

Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@Music-dj7pu]

I am looking for a walking pad and I was super stressed about the walking area because I'm tall. This video helped tremendously. Thank you!!

[@MrsBlack8998]

Very good and thorough review. Thank you.

[@MissSarahEK]

Thanks for watching!

[@GarminPro]

What has the durability of the C2 been like for you? Are you having any maintenance issues?

[@COgirl394]

Mentioned links for pads that incline?

[@shanefernandes846]

Very helpful info. Thank you

[@thiagodarocha3144]

Great content! You look so cute working and walking :)

[@markob17]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@calvarymom2]

The discount code doesn't work

[@MissSarahEK]

Unfortunately I've been having some issues with the link/code and I'm still waiting to hear back from the brand on updating it. I will update it as soon as I can. Thanks for flagging!

[@Coolek]

My comments: 1. Don't buy "folding" walkingpad - it does not really save you any space and folding it is tiring and cumbersome. It's much better idea to buy a smaller treadmill you can store in an upright position and move easily. 2. Don't really aim for a high-spec treadmill. Buy the cheapest option available with good reviews and good door-to-door warranty. Wear and tear is normal and it's much easier to just get rid of the old treadmill and buy a new one once the warranty is over than hoping that your treadmill will last you 5+ years.

[@kate_898]

Thanks so much for this you saved me $$$

[@UnosRecens]

You should get your home circuits checked. There is definitely something wrong if such small motor is popping your breakers, better do this now than wake up in a fire

[@MissSarahEK]

I’ve had this problem with my walking pad in multiple apartments (including where I live now which is a new building). I think it has to do the walking pad and not the electrical of the building, but definitely a good suggestion!

[@S.Gun13]

Nice video. Well edited, informative.

[@angelnoir9]

Was hoping you'd mention if they have a silent feature because it the constant beeping while changing speeds can be loud and annoying.

[@backpackingonline]

I saw mention elsewhere under the cover the beeper can be removed without damage to the electronics.

[@chelseymccarthy8977]

Some of them do. You kinda have to look at the reviews to find out if a model does.

[@TheSirjull891]

Didn’t even think about the outlet limit

[@itsjustmike21939]

any update on ur code not working? i might just bite the bullet and buy it for $450 on their official site

[@MissSarahEK]

Unfortunately I still haven't heard back from them yet for the US coupon, so I've just tried emailing them again 😔. The only coupon that appears to be working is for the UK site in case you happen to be ordering from there: walkingpad.pxf.io/c/1358364/1771351/16080.

[@juliasultan7155]

@@MissSarahEK😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@demonprincess5634]

500-700 that crazy why it cost so much

[@hbeezey]

Oh no, it indented the carpet...

[@MissSarahEK]

I can’t tell if you are being sarcastic or not…

[@EricFDrums]

just put your iPhone in your pocket and it will track the steps!!

[@Gregoriosplace]

Great job, very informative, and hey, you are hot too. Thanks!

[@MissSarahEK]

Thank you ☺️

[@SidsVlog]

These treadmills are kind of productivity destroyers. How many things you can do while on desk? Work, think, problem solving, listening to music and on top of all walking. Cool idea but not so productive at the end. Just finish your work go out And touch the grass.

[@TammiLColesinGermany]

Focusing on productivity over physical health is the greater problem for many. Yes, go outside. But, when indoors for 40 hours weekly, feel free to raise your health profile and step back from the productivity-first mindset. Work-life balance, right ;-)

[@1Caja]

Depends on the indiviual, I'm a software dev and code while listening to music and walking on my girlfriends treadmills occasionally without a problem. She on the other hand says she can't concentrate while using it.

[@briantaylor7695]

​@@1Caja Just the info I was looking for, also a software dev and wondered if it would knock my concentration. Clearly its not the same for everyone but it good to know

[@nikoqaddadeh3238]

Any NOT made in China? I have been trying to find one, not made there.

[@electronicart]

there are some german made ones which start at about 3k €