“I've been a sedentary desk worker for 20+ years, with a dodgy lower back exacerbated by long hours of sitting. I have benefitted from a sit/stand desk over the past year and find it better but felt that a treadmill would offer a 3rd choice of position and also one with a bit of activity built in. I chose this treadmill due to size, weight and price. The delivery came on time and the nice man (without being asked) carried it up 2 flights of stairs to my second floor flat. Sadly, I plugged it in and the monitor didn't work, so no way to turn on. I rang the company, we did s but if fault-finding there and then, and they immediately decided it was a faulty cable and offered to send me a new cable and monitor out, just in case. Due to a couple of delayed shipment promises, they offered me a free exercise bar and £30 refund. I now have a working treadmill that I'm very happy with, from a company that, despite an initial hiccup, I would have no hesitation in recommending. They were really professional. As for my treadmill, I like it a lot, it does the job, I can walk and work (though you'll soon find out whether you can really think and walk - I find there's a point where I'm walking too fast to think properly!). On the downsides, it knocks itself off periodically and doesn't flash up your totals beforehand, so I can't keep any accurate track of distances. The emergency stop switch is magnetic and attaches too well to the very light console/monitor that if you pull it, the whole lot flies off your desk, so I don't use it. I believe that there is an upper speed limit but mine goes so fast you'd be sprinting, so rein yourself in unless you're sure you can keep up. And I'm still not sure whether the units for speed and distance are miles or km. BUT, who cares, my back is a bit better overall and there have been some work days where I've not sat down at all (mixing standing with walking), I've more energy and a greater sense of wellbeing. I'm a regular gym-goer but like the fact that this really is building exercise into my normal day and not relying on those sessions to counteract my bad posture and lack of activity the rest of the time. Hopefully this treadmill will last me for years, but I'd buy one from this firm again. Hope this is helpful to others considering this.”
“"There are a lot of walking desk becoming available these days. However, most have a price tag that nearing £1000 or upwards. I'd tried standing desks before and hadn't really got on with them. So not being prepared to fork out over grand for a walking desk that I may never use I needed to find another solution. I saw this walking treadmill from Office Fitness which was only £150 and thought I'd give it a punt. Even if it didn't work out I wouldn't have lost too much. It turns out that this was an extremely good buy, and is perfect for my needs.
• It's not silent, but it's quiet enough that it doesn't bother my other half while I'm walking on it.
• The walking area is only 12 inches wide but this doesn't appear to be an issue, and I'm 6'3"". I brush the sides with my feet from time to time but it hasn't affected my stride or my work.
• As mentioned in one of the other reviews, the treadmill does turn itself off after 30 minutes. This was a bit of a shock the first time, but I now use this and a good way of reminding myself to take a break for a couple of minutes.
My only complaint is the control panel emits ear piercing beeps each time you press one of the buttons and there appears to be no way to stop this.
Of course this doesn't come with a desk but I think that's also a good thing as a lot of the desks I've seen with walking treadmills are not exactly my taste. I was able to hack one together with some random Ikea bits and bobs which is now perfect for my height.
Overall I'm extremely happy with this purchase, and even if it doesn't last much beyond it's warranty I could still buy many of these for less than some of the other treadmill desks on the market."”
“I simply raised my desk with a bit of chipboard and use this under it. It's just as good solution as the expensive walking desks. If anything it's better as my desk is larger. The treadmill works well. I find it slightly a pain that I have to restart it every 30 minutes but for the price it's great.”
“"Slightly more noisy than I would have expected, but not a big problem.
- The with of the band is not a problem at all.
- Very light and easy to move - fits perfectly below my bed.
- The treadmill stops automatically after one hour of use (not 30m as specified by earlier reviewers - I suppose they changed this in the 2014 model). This is unproblematic for me - after one hour I usually need a break anyway.
Overall I'm very satisfied with this product, especially considering the price. Pair this with a standing desk and you have a complete treadmill desk solution which is quite a lot cheaper than other alternatives."”
“"This treadmill is just what my wife and I (rather sedentary OAPs) needed to get us moving, delivering the well-documented health benefits of walking while reading the newspaper or watching TV, or during inclement weather. And it's gentler on my wife's arthritic knees than walking outdoors.
Some points made in previous reviews are out of date now as the treadmill design has been improved. The motor is quiet and the belt width is fine, nor does it cut out after 30 minutes. The product description says the maximum speed is 4 mph, whereas in fact it goes up to 10 km/h, which is 7.2 mph, making it not just a walking but a jogging treadmill too.
It's well-engineered, great value and easy to use. Five stars all round!"”
“"Two updates:
1) The treadmill cuts out automatically after 1 hour, and
2) Its maximum speed of 10 km/h equates to 6.2 mph, and not 7.2 as I stated. It's still a good jog though!"”
