Space-saving hack to get fit without leaving your desk – and it costs less than £40
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January has arrived and if regular exercise is at the top of your resolutions list, then you’ll want to keep scrolling.
To kick off the new year, Brits are rushing to buy a genius gadget that enables you to exercise without even having to leave your desk.
With thousands of five-star reviews, people say it has helped them to ‘burn calories whilst working’, and it costs less than 40 quid.
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One shopper raved: “I work from home, so I sit at my computer for most of the day. I work long hours and rarely have time or the motivation to go out and exercise. I then came across this mini exercise bike. It fits under my desk and isn't too big or obstructive and still leaves me room to stretch my legs. It feels great to be able to burn calories whilst working.”
Another happy customer agreed, as they shared: “Bought this as I work from home in a desk-based job and wanted to bring some exercise into my routine for those days when I don't have time to get out and about - cold, dark winter weeks when running isn't appealing or possible!”
“I've been pedalling away throughout the day ever since and it's quiet enough that it hasn't impacted any calls,” they continued. “It feels good to be getting movement in while I work - and at this price, it feels like a great, cheap win.”
A third simply said, “Clever idea for those of us now sitting at a desk more than ever. Fits nicely under the desk and I can pedal away whilst still working. Does what it promises it would.”
So, what is the under-the-desk exercise bike everyone is talking about?
The Himaly Mini Exercise Bike has garnered lots of attention online over the last week with many shoppers keen to get their fitness back on track after the holiday season.
It can be used to train the arms or legs with multi-level pedal resistance, depending on your goals and fitness level. It comes with an LCD monitor that indicates the time, count, calories burned, and distance achieved.
Compact and lightweight (it comes in at just 4kg), it can be used to keep fit anywhere, with many shoppers placing the bike discreetly under their desk. Some are even using it whilst watching the telly.
“Once you have a comfortable position, it’s easy to sit and watch telly whilst burning a few calories,” one five-star review reads. Another customer added, “Great piece of kit. Brilliant, I use it whilst watching television.”
According to the product description, it’s easy to set up and there are no tools required. What more could you ask for?
Can I burn calories with an under-the-desk bike?
The NHS warns that excessive sitting slows down our metabolism which can in turn, affect our ability to regular blood sugar and blood pressure - leading to weaker muscles and bones.
An under-the-desk bike will not replace your step count, but will help to keep you fit and the blood flowing without interrupting your Teams call.
How many calories you will burn whilst using an under-the-desk bike depends on a number of factors: your weight, the resistance of the peddles, and the speed at which you peddle.
For a rough idea, researchers at the University of Iowa found that under-the-desk bike participants typically pedal between a third of a mile and 13.5 miles per day. According to the study, it takes an average of an hour to bike 13.5 miles. That means you could burn up to 500 calories per hour. Not too shabby.
Where to buy the Himaly Mini Bike on sale now
In welcome timing, the Himaly Mini Bike is now available to purchase on offer via Amazon for £37.73, reduced from £45.99.
Just make sure to hurry if you’re keen, over 1,000 have sold in the last month alone with many of us keen to get our New Year's resolutions up and running.
Danielle Fowler