Under Desk Cycling

[Rusty Nails]

It's as good for you as that other exercise, pocket billiards.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I think a standing desk would be more practical

A standing desk.... while on a unicycle!

 

[vickster]

But I already do!
This isn't to try and replace what I am already doing, it's to compliment it. My job requires me to be at my desk for several hours at a time, so while I am here, let's add to what I'm already doing when I can go out to walk at lunch/cycle home/run in the evening/walk before work.

Please, I'm not looking for alternative suggestions. I'm really after experience from those who've used one of these desk pedal sets.

I think everyone is making the point that they haven't used one for the reasons given (noisy, risk to joints and posture etc)...and no one has tried for those reasons

Maybe if you're sedentary it'd be easier to cut a couple of hundred more calories from your daily consumption and make sure your calories are clean, varied and healthy (these actually being the main way to lose weight)

 

[MahatmaAndhi]

My diet is fine and is varied. I use MyFitnessPal to log my food and drink intake and have paid for premium for a more granular look at the food and drink that I consume.

I don't mean to sound rude, but I just want a recommendation on a particular set, not a critique on my dietary and exercise choices.

 

[vickster]

My diet is fine and is varied. I use MyFitnessPal to log my food and drink intake and have paid for premium for a more granular look at the food and drink that I consume.

I don't mean to sound rude, but I just want a recommendation on a particular set, not a critique on my dietary and exercise choices.

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[roadrash]

I don't mean to sound rude, but I just want a recommendation on a particular set

Looks to me like no one has any recommendations , I wonder why that could be.....

 

[MahatmaAndhi]

Looks to me like no one has any recommendations , I wonder why that could be.....

Then it would perhaps be a good idea not to contribute.

 

[roadrash]

I realise that you would like to control who replys and who doesn't but...…….. perhaps it would be a good idea to realise that people can reply to a thread if they so wish, …..I still see no recommendations...…………….

 

[MahatmaAndhi]

I realise that you would like to control who replys and who doesn't but...…….. perhaps it would be a good idea to realise that people can reply to a thread if they so wish, …..I still see no recommendations...…………….

Correct.
But, like with most things in life, if your contribution isn't useful then it might be a good idea to hold it back.

 

[roadrash]

maybe in your opinion, but not in mine, anyhow I shall respond no more so as not to interfere with all the forthcoming recommendations

 

[glasgowcyclist]

https://deskcycle.com/ crops up a lot,

The picture of a woman using it at her desk is odd. How can she pedal the thing while on a swivelling chair with castors? She'll be all over the place unless she grips her desk with both hands!

Have you considered that you'll need a static chair and that these don't normally come with all the adjustability of normal office chairs?

Also, does your job involve the use of display screen equipment (DSE)? My employer completes a DSE assessment for every employee and your suggested setup would most likely not pass it. You should run this past your HR department to see if they are happy with it from an employee safety point of view.

 

[AndyRM]

Some joker brought one in as part of a "let's try and do healthy things" in the office initiative.

It was not well received by anyone who tried it, myself included. Very uncomfortable, and noisy too.

I wouldn't bother.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

It won't provide any fitness or health benefit to you because of what you are already doing. The intensity you'll be able to do whilst working will be so low I doubt it'd get your heart rate above 80. Get up from your desk every 15 mins and go for a walk round the office, do some squats, do some tricep dips on your desk. Those under desk cycle gizmos are desinged for people who do no exercise at all.