Looking for cheap walking pad to help build up my health, are they a waste of money or a good purchase?

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Until a couple of years ago I had a really lovely expensive treadmill which I used on a daily basis but had to sell it as I needed the space and it was a very large gym type treadmill and due to some health issues I no longer have the energy to run.

However, I do really miss it, for walking on. We don't have the space for such a big treadmill now and I can't afford to go to the gym and due to my health issues I wouldn't always feel well enough to go to a gym anyhow.

I keep seeing these ads for walking pads and they look ideal for my needs.

I do get out for walks everyday with my dog but I'm looking for something that I could just pull from from under the bed and use on a daily basis to get some extra steps in and help build up my energy (I am on a quest this year to get better). I feel that a walking pad may be ideal as I just want to walk on it, I have no interest or energy to jog/run, I just want to move my body.

Does anyone have one of the cheaper walking pads and are they any good?

I'm surprised by how quiet mine is. I'm in a flat and use it on a rug. My neighbours say it doesn't disturb them.

Hello, I’m also on a mission to find a walking pad. I was looking at DeerRun vs WalkingPad but I hadn’t considered leg length til reading this thread. Im only about 5ft 2 but would share with someone around 5ft 10. I also have very limited storage space. Can I just use a dining chair next to it to hold onto if needed? Would love to hear back from the op to know how they are getting on with their new purchase!

I have one and keep it propped up in a corner all the time. I figure I can either sit on the sofa and watch TV or I can do some walking and watch TV. If you’re easily fatigued, it’s ideal because if you start to lose energy, you switch it off and regroup - no need to turn around and head home (as you would if you were out). Bought mine on Amazon and paid around £130 for it.

As another PP said, if your balance isn’t great, better get one with a holding bar. I was recently walking while watching a gripping programme, lost my balance and I nearly fell off. 😂