Best Compact Design
WalkingPad Z1
$280-$400Folds in half for storage under couches and beds while maintaining a comfortable stride. Real users consistently hit their 10,000 steps daily without disrupting work or home life.
what experts say
- >“The WalkingPad Z1 under-desk treadmill is the perfect way to increase your daily steps. An ideal addition to my home office setup, I've been able to walk while working and hit my 10,000 steps each day with ease.”— Tom's Guide
what the community says
- >“Testing the WalkingPad C2 changed my mind. Using it with a Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk from Herman Miller, I was able to spend hours of my normal workday walking, without my productivity taking a hit in any way.”— WIRED reviewer
- >“The WalkingPad C2 feels good underfoot, and I often walk on it in just socks. It looks sleek and comes in five different color options.”— WIRED reviewer
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Folds in half to 32.5 inches long—stores under couches and beds
- +Compact footprint of 56.9 x 20.4 inches when unfolded
- +Comfortable and stable underfoot with good shock absorption
- +Sleek design in five color options fits any home aesthetic
- +Speed range of 0.5 to 3.7 mph is sufficient for steady walking
[-] what's not
- -Bluetooth connection and app pairing can be finicky initially
- -Remote control connectivity is inconsistent
- -Speed unlocking system requires walking at slower speeds first
- -Walking for hours can cause back soreness
- -App doesn't sync retroactively if not started together with machine