Sitting all day? This $158 elliptical fits under your desk
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Let's face it, even though most of us spend our workday sitting at a desk, a sedentary lifestyle is one of the worst things we can do for our health.
Not only do we burn less calories when sitting but studies have shown that spending at least 10 hours of our day sedentary increases our risk of cardiovascular disease. Add in a greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes, and you've got a recipe for a pending health crisis.
One way to ensure that you stay moving throughout the day is with an under the desk elliptical machine. Amazon Canada carries a selection of these mini-elliptical machines, like the Under Desk Elliptical Machine by N\C, currently on sale for 15 per cent off.
N\C Under Desk Elliptical Machine
The details
The under the desk elliptical by N\C utilizes a magnetic flywheel design that offers eight levels of resistance that you can manually adjust to suit your preferences.
Users can pedal forwards or backwards to engage different muscles and an LCD display screen to help you keep track of your workout time, speed, distance, calories burned and more.
The machine can be used while sitting to help keep you moving, for a full body workout that engages the core!
What people are saying
N\C’s under the desk elliptical has received a four-star rating based on more than 50 customer ratings. While there may not be many reviews yet, the ones that are available online seem promising.
One shopper said the unit helped them get “stronger legs and core” while others said that although the machine itself might be heavy, it “works well.”
“Doesn’t make any excessive noise,” they wrote.
“This portable machine does it all,” another echoed, adding that it was “smooth” and “very quiet.”
Another said that they use the machine “while reading” and “watching TV” while another called it a “good workout” for anyone with “mobility issues.”
Although a majority of reviews are positive, the common complaint is that the machine is quite heavy. Some shoppers have said that they had trouble carrying it from room to room. However, one pointed out that the machine’s weight makes it so that it won’t slide across your carpet or flooring while in use — which is always a plus.
Verdict
If you're looking for a way to keep moving throughout the day but are tight on space, N\C Under Desk Elliptical Machine might be for you. This handy gadget makes it easy to keep your legs in motion while you work or enjoy your favourite TV show. However, you may require some assistance moving it to your desired location — so ask a coworker, family member or neighbour for help to set it up!
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