Want more exercise and movement in your day but got no time? You’re not alone. In fact, up to 75% of Canadians reveal that time, or the lack of it, is their biggest challenge when it comes to exercising. People’s busy schedules leave little time for going to the gym or going outside to run or exercise in the park. Some people find a way by biking to work or opting to walk when going short distances. If these are not an option for you, perhaps you’ve looked into standing desks. If you have, a walking pad investment is the next best option.

What is a Walking Pad?

We’ve talked about what a walking pad is in a previous post, and we’ve looked into this nifty and inventive device in some of our posts in the past. If this is your first time here and your first time to come across a walking pad, you can consider it a smaller treadmill—smaller and simpler in design, but just as effective. Walking pads are used in homes and offices; their compact design makes them ideal for use in smaller spaces. If you have a standing desk, a walking pad is a perfect partner to amp up your level of movement any day.

Standing Desk Walking Pad: Your Partner for Movement

While standing desks are designed to encourage users to stand more, alternating between sitting and standing as they work, walking pads are built to take standing to a higher level—to walking, or even light jogging, all while you continue to do your work for the day. Once you have adapted well to standing more, when you have become comfortable to spending more time on your feet, literally, you might consider pairing your standing desk with a walking pad. This will bring more stimulation to your lower body muscles, allowing improved circulation, more calories burned, enhanced posture, and lower risks of chronic diseases associated with a sedentary lifestyle.

Choosing the Right Walking Pad for Your Standing Desk: A Buying Guide

If you’re ready to shop for a new walking pad for your standing desk, the next thing to do is to start looking around to find the right option from the many walking pads available in the market today. Apart from the price tag, there are other factors to consider when shopping for a new walking pad. Take a look at the following before you go shopping:

The Weight Capacity of the Walking Pad

Different walking pads have different weight capacities—some pads can accommodate more weight than others. It is important to be aware of your weight as the user and then find a walking pad that is designed to handle such weight. This will ensure that the pad will not overload and get damaged prematurely due to having to handle excess weight, and this will also ensure protection against any accident due to the pad breaking down.

Speed Range of the Walking Pad

In the same way that different walking pads have different weight capacities, they also have different speeds. Some pads can run faster than others and can handle more intense activities like jogging and light running. However, there are pads designed only for slow walking, so it’s important to check the capacity of the walking pad for your standing desk. Choose a pad that matches your expected level of day-to-day activities, as well as one that will match your experience and skills in the use of walking pads.

The Size of the Walking Pad

You need to check the size of the pad you will invest in for two reasons—your available space and your body built. Most walking pads are built for small and limited spaces, but it will help that you check the dimensions of the walking pad for your standing desk. You want a pad that will not crowd your space. However, you also want one that will match your built correctly. If the pad is too small for you, your step will be limited and you likely won’t get its full benefits. Choose the correct one.

Storage Options

Consider how you plan to store the walking pad after use. Is there enough space underneath the standing desk for the walking pad? Or, is the pad thin enough to slide underneath your couch or bed when not in use? If these are not good options, then perhaps a foldable walking pad would be the right match for you so that you can easily place it against the wall, or at the back of the couch, or in between your desk and the wall, after use. Consider what’s best based on your need.

Walking Pad Features You Need

The more modern walking pads are now equipped with more than just the belt, the motor, and the display. These days, you will find walking pads with features such as Bluetooth connectivity and speaker so you can listen to podcasts or music while walking, readiness for syncing with fitness apps so you can monitor your overall health, as well as safety features such as a retractable handle that you can hold on to while running for stability. Choose the pad with the features you consider important to match your lifestyle and needs.

Are you ready to shop for the right walking pad for your standing desk? Find a good option here at MotionGrey! Here we have a slim walking pad that combines power with space-saving quality. Operated by a remote control, it has a sufficient speed range that can meet the needs of many users, and it has a display that will keep you informed of your performance so you can easily monitor your improvement. And, the pad comes in one of the most affordable rates you can find in the market. Visit our catalog and check the MotionGrey walking pad—it’s the best partner for a MotionGrey standing desk!

About Us

MotionGrey is a Canadian standing desk company that specializes in ergonomic furniture. We supply and install only the best quality standing desks and ergonomic chairs in the country. We offer free shipping within Canada and the US.

What made you switch to standing desks? Our products are designed with wellness as the focal point. From our electric standing desks to our office and gaming chairs, we deliver best value by putting your health, safety, and comfort as top priority. Boost your creativity and level up work performance. We want you to create great outcomes so we’re providing you only the best tools to make them possible.

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