Walk while you work or watch TV. (iStock)
If you can’t make it to the gym every day, this walking pad offers a storable solution that helps you get your steps in. It’s currently $90 — its lowest price in a year — making it a long-lasting investment for the cost of just a few months at the gym.
Original price: $119.99
The walking pad holds up to 265 pounds. (Amazon)
Why is this walking pad worth it?
Treadmills often take up a lot of space and are too heavy to move around easily, but this walking pad weighs just 40 pounds and has wheels to roll it from room to room without straining. There’s also a folding handlebar, so you can store it in any corner out of the way.
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It still offers all the same capabilities as a treadmill, with walking speeds up to 4 mph and a quiet motor that won’t disturb the rest of the household. An LED display shows your time, speed, calories burned and distance covered. There’s a remote that helps you switch between modes when you want to amp up the workout or cool down. It also pauses your walk or run for up to 10 minutes.
Not only does the handlebar fold down on the walking pad, but it also acts as a stabilizer or a place to clip your phone or tablet, so you can watch shows while working out. It’s even wide enough to hold a laptop, although some reviewers say the stand gets a little too wobbly when walking at high speeds.
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What do reviewers think?
The pad is practically ready to go right out of the box, with users noting the setup takes just a few minutes.
“I’m really impressed with this walking treadmill,” one reviewer said. “It arrived well-packaged and was almost completely assembled. Setting it up took just a few minutes—I only had to raise the handle, tighten a few screws with the included tool and it was ready to go.”
“It fits perfectly under my bed when I’m done using it, so it doesn’t take up much space at all,” another wrote.
Thousands of reviews cite its build and effectiveness as well: “The treadmill feels very sturdy and well-built. Even though it’s lightweight and portable, it doesn’t feel flimsy.”
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For $90, this walking pad is a practical pick for those who want an easy way to get their steps in at home without paying for a gym membership.
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