Just bought a treadmill/ walking pad and I'm stoked!

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Just wanted to come on here to share my excitement! I spent most of 2023 with an injury which prevented me from doing a lot of sports I love! However, one thing I can do is walk and I could walk for hours/ days and I've used it to get me through many a mental battle during injury. Problem is when co-parent my LO I can't get out as much so for 4/5 days I don't do much and it gets me down, so after a lot of putting a walking pad/ treadmill in my basket and taking it out trying to justify the cost I've finally given in and got myself a walking pad and I'm so full of excitement and hope to be able to get some steps in of an evening when I have my little one! Just had to share my happy news and see if anyone has had one and can help me justify spending on such a purchase!?

Travel sickness bands are your bestie for this!

I just got myself a home folding treadmill! Only cheap and don't expect the trackers are very accurate but I'm setting myself up to exercise every evening! I will shift these lbs!

I Have this one it’s brilliant ! It fits under my sofa !! It’s moveable I’m a weakling and I can move it 😂
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9MOjjcssyoQ

Those with motion sickness issues might prefer a mini elliptical. I have this one, can use seated or standing and you can stop whenever you like. It stops the runaway feeling.
YYFITT Under Desk Elliptical Machine, Pedal Exerciser with Large Display, Oversized Pedal and Adjustable Resistance for Home Office Daily Workout : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Well done! I’d love to get one but I fear it would be too loud for the neighbours (live in a Victorian terrace).

I’ve had one for 18 months now and love it! I have a desk that raises and when I’m on work calls I walk. Also mastered being able to type whilst walking.

I’ve built my steps up to 12-15k a day. Also carry it downstairs to go it in front of the TV

That looks great, I didn't know such a thing existed. Do you use it standing as well as seated?

I wondered this too. I'd be straight on my arse, if there's nothing to hold onto

It's usually the same manufacturers's so not much difference, name wise. Choose one with the best guarantee.

My balance is not good so I've started Qi Gong. It's really gentle but deceptive as it works all the muscles. A couple of balance on one leg exercises but I can use a chair or wall for support until I strengthen the balancing leg. It's all about keeping the core engaged to support the core and the back.

@RiseAgainMum , is this an in person class or something you found online? I've been looking for a class locally for a while but there's nothing. Would like any online class recommendations (for beginners!).

Yes, this one can be used standing and seated 🙂

This thread is exactly what I have been looking for! I can see that a pp manages to walk and type, but I would welcome some views on what might suit my circumstances.

I'm a home office based lawyer who doesn't (usually) suffer from motion sickness.

I work long hours at a desk that can be raised to standing, and I tend to stand most of the time. Clearly, either a quiet treadmill or small elliptical machine could be used during phone calls, but how satisfactory is it to type/ navigate your way round a laptop, and read documents on the laptop, whilst using a treadmill or mini elliptical machine? I am engaged in those activities for most of my working day. And assuming both are equally possible, which is best for overall fitness?

Thanks!

It’s a DVD with Lee Holden. I’m doing his 30 day challenge. Each exercise is only 7 mins long and sets me up for the day.
the other dvd for balance is Qi Gong for better balance . Check him out on YouTube to see if you gel with him. There are loads of freebies including the 30 day challenge in there

Do you use it both ways? I like the look of the standing way.

So I tend to just leave it set up for standing. But it's basically just a case of turning it around to use seated. It's light enough for just a quick swivel but too heavy for moving around too much. I wouldn't lug it up and down stairs for example.
The weight means that it is very stable though.
I very much like that I can be moving quite fast while reading emails but when I need to focus I can just stop moving for a minute, tend to it, and then pick my pace back up. I think if I had an electric walking pad I would have landed on my face by now! 😂

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Thanks for replying @BattyOwl. I’ve ordered it! Ooh heck, I hadn’t thought about the motion sickness element. My balance is terrible after an accident left one of my legs weaker than the other so I may well be returning it too! But I have to try something. On some of the days that I work from home, I do less than 2,000 steps! 😬

That’s fab. I walk up and down my living room when it’s cold outside so I can get my steps in. Today I’ve not been out apart from short walks with dog for a wee (his dog Walker took him on main walk as I was working) and I’ve done 20k steps in my living room!!

Mines arrived. Works well. The speakers are rather quiet but a D I didn't know it had them I don't care. I do get motion wobbles. I can cgech my emails as in go (at azz about 4 km/h) but definitely don't think I could do a meeting.

How long did that take?!

I did a couple of hours in the morning and then another hour or so in the evening. I don’t know really. I worked at home today so sometimes walk up and down when someone calls

Thank you! I found him on YT and tried 10 mins of his easy at home one. Loved it, just what I've been looking for.

He’s awesome, isn’t he?