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Getting those steps in is tough when it’s nasty out, but you don’t need a gym membership to do it indoors. You just need a walking pad. They’re plentiful on Amazon, more affordable and thankfully, much smaller than a traditional treadmill. While some are suspiciously cheap, we found one that one reviewer says is durable, lightweight, quiet, and compact. “The value is exceptional,” they say. “This is great for brisk walking […] [and for] for watching TV while getting some steps in.”
Its small footprint means you can wheel it under a bed or sofa when you’re done, and its quiet operation allows you to use it while taking phone calls or streaming your favorite show on Netflix. You can nab one on sale today before the snow and dreary days officially arrive for a discount price of $89.99 — 40% off its list price of $149.99.
This walking pad is under 6 inches tall, supports up to 265 pounds and is loaded with shock absorbers to prevent loud noises with every footstep. To operate, you just plug it in, turn it on with its remote and set a cruising speed. An LCD shows real-time metrics, including distance traveled, current speed, calories burned, and time elapsed.
“There are many versions of treadmills like this and this is definitely as good as the rest,” says a reviewer named Meredith. “It is a VERY good value, easy to set up, quiet and very convenient to store under the bed.”
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“This walking pad has been perfect for my small bedroom. It’s easy to set up, folds away neatly under my bed, and is quiet enough to use during work calls. It’s ideal for getting some steps in while working from home. Highly recommend for anyone short on space!” — Bailey Summer Yalung
“I absolutely love this walking pad! It’s super quiet, which is perfect for using while I work from home. The build quality feels really sturdy, The digital display is clear and easy to read, plus the speed settings are just right for a casual walk or a brisk pace. Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay active indoors!” — Nadley
“Super easy to walk on. The walking space is not large in size compared to the ones in the gym, but I don’t think it’s necessary. The space provided on this compact machine is more than enough. I have mine set up in the corner of my living room away from everything else and set it to 2.0 speed, and I’ll get my 50 minutes of walking in and done. Not a whole lot to do during the set up, took no more than 5-10 minutes of my time, most of it is just plug and play. I only had to adjust it one time and it’s been running pretty stable since then. The remote control supplied with it helps a ton in setting up how you would like to start using it!” — lala
“Now that the weather will be getting cooler, I wondered how I would get my exercise in? I ordered this under desk treadmill, hoping it would be the answer for me. It was ready to use in just a few minutes. It has a remote control that makes controlling it easy. Its footprint is a lot smaller than a typical treadmill, so it is easy to store and could even fit under your bed. It is pretty quiet and easy to use. It has different speeds, Being older I started on the slower speed, and I am working my way up to faster speeds. I have it near my TV so I can watch my favorite shows while I’m exercising. I’m loving it, and the price was reasonable for what you get. I’m glad I took a chance and ordered it!” — sweet Mama
“I love how compact and lightweight this walking treadmill is. You can very easily pick it up and move it around to exercise anywhere in the house and easily store out of the way, instead of it becoming another place to hang clothes on. This is great for brisk walking but not a running pace, which is great for watching TV and getting some steps in. Would also be perfect for a standup desk area. The remote works well and helps you fine tune the speed easily. It has proven to be durable, lightweight, and not too noisy. The value is exceptional and I hope I get a ton of use out of it.” — Jason Murrell