Reddit reviews DeskCycle Under Desk Cycle,Pedal Exerciser - Stationary Mini Exercise Bike - Office, Home Equipment Peddler

I have an old coworker who has one of these under her desk. She seems to like it!

I just bought a desk cycle via Amazon for $150. Essentially it's just resistant pedals that sit on the floor. Probably one of the smarter purchases I've made in a long time and perfect for a small space, keeping it out of the way.

Edit: For those asking, this is what I picked up ... https://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA?ie=UTF8&ref_=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top

I'm about to buy one of these baddies for my desk: desk cycle

DeskCycle Desk Exercise Bike Pedal Exerciser, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sV28Bb2S4VF01

There are these. Not sure how quiet they are though.

Edit: review though they didn't say anything on noise. If it was interfering, it probably would have been mentioned.

I know they sell little ellipticals or bike pedal things that you can do under your desk! most of them are $100 or more but if you can afford it they might be a good investment.

here's a link to one so you know what i mean. x

I'm a person that loves to eat her sweets, but I also have this need to get out and exercise. So the fact that my job has be sitting down too much is wearing on me. TrollX, being the AWESOME community they are, clued me into the fact that these things exist! So now I'm totally budgeting for a desk cycle, I'm really excited about future desk excursions to nowhere. The ladies that introduced it lost quite a bit of weight using it and it didn't put undue stress on their joints!

I've heard good things about Desk Cycle. There's way cheaper versions of the same thing if you look around

I use one of these at home (I don't have enough legroom at work to not utterly pulverize my kneecaps on my desk). It's nearly silent, and has adjustable resistances, the higher end of which are pretty freakin' solid. It's also one of the lowest-to-the-ground models out there, IIRC.

I don't have that model, but do have the Desk Cycle. I keep it under my desk at work and try to use it a few times a week. It is completely silent and except for my knees bobbing up and down, no one would realize I am using it. You can set the resistance and get a pretty good workout on it. It is on the pricier side but I enjoy using it and it helps me concentrate.

First of all you can. You just won't. There is a big distinction. I look to bodybuilders for inspiration. Often times they have to follow very strict diets so they become good at navigating social interaction involving food with the need to follow a particular diet. Also there are many different ways of eating. For example you could try intermittent fasting on the weekends if you tend to go to dinner with friends. Yo can commit to exercising more. You can search put new active hobbies. Hiking, indoor rock climbing, soccer, if I some people burn calories playing video games like beat saber. You could also buy a desk cycle to help burn some calories at work. It wouldn't burm a lot but the goal is to make your sitting job less inactive.

https://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Under-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3DDN5E5AHJPX1&keywords=deskcycle&qid=1554154405&s=gateway&sprefix=deskcy&sr=8-3

Desk Cycle

This is the one I have. I believe there's a newer version out but I'm not sure what the difference is.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_MkLPDb4J2J5EY

http://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA

What about desk pedals?

Sworkit is an app that will put together a routine (cardio, stretching, or strength). You choose the type and how long, as little as 5 min, and then it guides you through. I find it super helpful to wander off to a less-populated corner of the office and do a short stretch routine.

If you mean something you can do at your desk, maybe one of those desk pedaler things? I think they look awfully silly but I'd really love to have one anyway.

It's probably this.

At times, I've handled this by getting up, moving to the side of the room, and standing for a bit. It's difficult to be physically still but mentally alert for any length of time (see conference fatigue).

The key to pulling this off is to avoid being a distraction when you do it. Where you sit makes a difference. If you do get up, don't make a big deal of it, just slip off to the side of the room. Let it be apparent that you're still focused on the speaker -- you're paying attention, just changing your position.

For those who dial into long meetings while working from home, here's another one -- I have an exercise bike under my desk (I got this one). During a long meeting, I'll pedal away, which gets me more physically active, which helps me stay mentally alert.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B1VDNQA?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd

Looks like its not on sale anymore. But still worth the purchase!

Ive been looking into standing desks as well and found them to be expensive for something I may not even use. I recently discovered desk pedals and am currently researching them a bit more. I just want something to mitigate the effects of long term sitting.

Hi there! I use this bike machine which is just the pedals and not the seat. This way you can use your own chair or seat. There is a problem with sliding sometimes so I typically have it against a wall with my chair against a table or something. The calorie counter broke after a few months, but I have had the bike for nearly 2 years now and it works perfectly. I use it an average of 10 hours per week while watching netflix.

One thing I added is a DeskCycle under my desk at work. In the morning I take one dose of EC and pedal away. It comes out to an extra 100 calories an hour, plus I feel like I walked several miles by lunch. If you got a desk job it's the bomb.

I've been doing this during my slow bulk to manage the fat gain.

I switched from bouncing my leg to tapping my feet (alternating between toe and heel, often in rhythm to music if I am wearing headphones or just have something stuck in my head), especially with my shoes off so it doesn't make so much noise.

Maybe something like this under your desk might help though ... actually, now I want one of these, this would be fantastic to have on the go.

If you want to get something like that, get one that uses magnetic resistance rather than friction like the one you listed. Something like this http://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA

I'm in the same boat. I've bought a balance disk for my chair, which helps keep my core engaged and improves my posture. I also got a standing desk (your employer might be willing to get you one - mine did!) which I use for a few hours a day. I don't like standing all day as it's not great for my lower back, but it's nice to stand for a bit. I am planning to eventually purchase a deskcycle. There's elliptical versions of this you can purchase as well if that's more your style. Lastly, I try to walk around and do some light stretches periodically throughout the day. I wouldn't really constitute any of this as exercise (although the deskcycle could be if you were diligent about using it), but it does make my body feel a heck of a lot better than just sitting, motionless for the entire day!

They don't get a lot of love, but I got a desk cycle since a lot of times I am tied to the desk doing something and can't walk around. Frequent stretching, walks, and this have helped me. Not saying it replaces the gym or anything, but makes me more aware of my posture and keeps the blood flowing.

This one is low profile and virtually silent:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qNETyb8A7KGAY

Speaking in general, if you are dealing with programming/cs, you are going to have to be sitting in front of a computer most of the time.

However, there are different areas that you can get into that might involve more moving around, or things you can do as a general developer to be more active.

If you are just a run-of-the-mill SD/SE/SDE (like myself), you can often request a different ergonomic situation, or do something yourself. I've seen people who don't like to sit, so they put their desks on "stilts" so they can stand in front of their computers. This way you can be up and about while you are programming. There are options for this if you are at a cubicle as well. Most companies have a team that has something to do with ergonomics that you can talk to about these things. Another thing that I've seen people do is get these small devices with pedals on them so that they can pedal underneath their desks while they are programming.

Some companies (not all) have areas where you can go if you feel like you've been sitting at your desk too long to play games like ping pong or foosball. You can also go out for a run or exercise on your lunchbreak.

If you're ambitious and work hard at your career, you could end up being promoted to a software development manager (managing a team of developers) or a technical project manager (working with multiple teams on a higher level project with a focus on technical knowledge). These jobs require a lot more moving up and about than a normal developer. There are also entry-level positions for project managers as well.

Aside from that, that's pretty much as active as it gets in CS. If that's not what you meant by "being active and moving around" then I'm not sure this is the right field for you. But there are definitely CS-based positions available where you have to move between groups to work on projects.

Hope this helps :)

I have an out of the box suggestion since cycling seems to be something that interests you. You could get an under the desk cycling apparatus since it would be smaller and easier to transport than a full blown bike. And, theoretically, you could use it while watching tv.

Not only do people fidget to relieve anxiety, but they also have found that people that move around a la fidgeting/physical activity are able to focus better, learn easier, and solve problems a lot quicker.

If you're a big time fidgeter you may have had someone compliment you at least once for how smart you are for [fill in the blank]. That could be computers, interior design, art, music, etc. Of course I mean people other than your parents - everyone thinks their offspring are all special little snowflakes.

One footnote to that however is you may have some form of ADD/ADHD, but that's ok if fidgeting helps you focus which it sounds like it does.

If you get a desk job like I have (and your employer allows it) you could get a DeskCycle and peddle your way to the top of the corporate food chain...or at least not be that one person at the office that incessantly clicks their pen open and closed all the time.

Wasn't quite what I expected when looking for meal ideas this morning, but... I've used a standing desk for four or five years now. I've used drafting chairs and the kickstand stool like you linked (tip: save hundreds and make it yourself; this is a good companion footrest).

Both of them are okay for fixed-height standing desks but I just bought the IKEA crank-based adjustable height desk. I can only use the stool (or stand) for a limited amount of time, and the drafting chairs just aren't as good as the better normal-height desk chairs. With the adjustable desk, I can invest in a good quality desk chair for sitting but still switch to standing whenever I want.

I still stand, and use my seat-on-a-stick, but I also wanted to take good care of myself when I needed to sit so I think the adjustable desk is worth it.

As an aside, if you want to terrify observers and get a little bit more exercise, I often pair my seat-on-a-stick with one of these. I've only fallen once...

You're overwhelming yourself before you even start, and that's a good way to crash and burn!

Let's go one thing at a time:

Finding a physician without insurance. If you're in the US... good luck with that. You can get some basic info from a FastMed, and they might be able to make a referral from there.

Mental health help can be found at r/BingeEatingDisorder/ or any number of similar subs. R/proED is very active, but tends to cater more to people who WANT to continue their eating disorders.

I strongly recommend against surgery. For one, it's expensive. More to the point, it's not entirely effective. You could lose all the weight and gain it right back, doing all kinds of damage in the process if you don't learn healthy habits along the way.

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Calories. You are going to have to eat fewer of them, and there are LOTS of ways to do that. Whether you count them or not is up to you. Some people find that it helps, but for others it is a complete waste of time. You can get a free MyFitnessPal account if you want to try. You will, however, need to also purchase a food scale, and get in the habit of measuring every single thing you eat.<br />
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It sounds like you were doing great on a plant based diet. My husband and I enjoy Mediterranean food. It's plant based, and we get a satisfying amount of healthy fats to keep those junk food cravings at bay. <br />
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The seated exercises you were doing are a GREAT place to start. I've always been a walker, but my husband thought he would never be able to due to problems like yours. His legs and feet hurt, and he hardly tried. We found a series of three Kim Lyons DVDs that started out with seated exercises and graduated into walking exercises. <br />
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Another thing that was helpful for him was a [pedaler](https://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA). (Not that exact one, but something like it.) He would do 10 minutes a night, every night, no matter what. It hurt at first, and he couldn't get his toes all the way down on the pedals. Within a couple of weeks, he no longer had tight ankles. Now he is able to walk a mile with me every night. Soon, he will be able to join me for the full 3-5. BABY STEPS! You do what you need to do, at the pace you need. If it hurts, you're not going to keep doing it. <br />
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They no longer carry it, but [this bra](https://www.danskin.com/p/DN4448/2-pack-seamless-sports-bra.html) is pretty similar to the one I use. I'm also unsure of my proper size, and probably won't bother measuring until I am a lot closer to my goal weight. If you try anything high impact, you'll be slapping yourself in the face with your tits, but it's fine for walking. If you are comfortable with the idea of a stranger touching you, you could get measured in a [Lane Bryant store](https://www.lanebryant.com/cacique-intimates/bras/sports-bras/P-10832) for one of their bras. Had it done once when I was much younger. I imagine they still do it now.<br />
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If your boyfriend's shorts chafe you, just wear pajama pants or sweats. I walk in my regular old jeans when I go out. If I am exercising indoors, I just wear a tee shirt and panties. :-P Again - if it's causing you discomfort, you probably won't stick with it. Make the outfit as comfortable as possible, so you can focus on the exercise itself.<br />
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Lots of people will say Intermittent fasting is great. I'd argue against it. It's a disordered behavior that anorexics have engaged in for centuries that has somehow become socially acceptable in the last decade or so. If you are trying to free yourself from disordered eating behaviors, this is not a habit you should pick up.<br />
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Joining a gym is entirely optional. If you have the money for it, and feel like a personal trainer would help you learn how to exercise properly, then go for it. My experience as an obese person at the gym was absolutely dreadful. (Bullied daily by a trainer after declining his services until I could no longer bear to step foot in the gym.) Walking is free, and so is r/bodyweightfitness if you want to add in some strength training. <br />
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Ultimately, I would say the best thing you can do right now is to start with what worked for you before. Figure out what you struggled with the most, and tackle one problem at a time. <br />
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You don't have to run a marathon tomorrow, and you certainly don't need to starve yourself. You don't have to lose 100 pounds by February. <br />
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You do need to make changes that you can sustain for the rest of your life. This sub is a great way to learn more about those changes. Just remember that what works for someone else may not be what works for you, and that is perfectly okay. There's no magic bullet, and everyone is different.<br />
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You're headed in the right direction! You can do this!

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I bought a stationary bike which I have under my desk. Although it was definitely on the pricey side, it's extremely quiet and keeps me moving throughout the day. I highly recommend it to office workers who are looking for something to do at their desks.

Much sympathy for you. Believe me, I know.

There are little under-desk stationary bikes you can buy and just do little circles on a bike from a sitting position on your couch.

Here's what we got:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1VDNQA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you're really strapped for time, something useful (and relatively inexpensive as far as workout equipment goes) that I've found is this [stationary peddler] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1VDNQA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

It's designed for office workers, but I use it while I game on my desktop. I've found it very useful, quiet and discreet. Also nice for days when it's really cold outside, or when I wake up feeling depressed or especially unmotivated to get my butt into workout gear and out the door. It could be useful to you if you spend a lot of time in an office, or have periods where you're at home and have 30m to an hour of random free time but can't get to the gym.

Apologies if this pitch comes off saleswoman-ey, haha! I'm a big fan of convenience/anything that makes making good choices easier.

The QA section has a noise question and the responses are saying it's quiet: https://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA

Same for this one (the question is much further down the list): https://www.amazon.com/Exerpeutic-Capacity-Magnetic-Recumbent-Extended/dp/B00I1S0GEI/

Also, did you mean "recumbent cycle"?

It’s a machine with pedals that you can place below your desk and use while you’re sitting. It’s not a gym but since we’re talking very “square one” here, it’s a starting place.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6-qSCbG939GCX

That reminds me, I was going to get one of these - http://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453180613&sr=8-1&keywords=deskcycle+desk+exercise+bike

I've thought about something like this https://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA

Under-desk bike pedals basically an exercise bike you can use, varying speed and resistance, while you're sitting at your desk...provided you have a desk job.

I use this. The only downside is I had to remove the wheels off of my chair.

While I can't vouch for it yet (I'll only be getting mine in January), I'm giving this a try to rev up my desk job:

http://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450882124&sr=8-1&keywords=desk+cycle

It's a little stationary bike you put under your desk and pedal while you work. Large number of reviews, seems to be well rated and looks like a great way to combine work at a desk with a bit of mild exercise. From the reviews it's whisper quiet too. I'm hoping that it'll do the trick for me because I hate sitting at a desk all day.

Do you have a desk job? If so, you could look into getting what I have at my job, which is a DeskCycle! :D It allows me to pedal while I'm working. Here's a listing to it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502247191&sr=8-1&keywords=deskcycle

>I feel that he’s already used to his current lifestyle and sees no wrong with it.

That's exactly it. For the two of us, we'd go to work, come home but not feel like cooking (so grab fast food/delivery), be tired from the day so just veg out in front of the computer or TV, then step on the scale or check the credit card balances and *surprised pikachu face*

> He finds the class boring and the gym too intimidating/ppl who show off.

There has to be something interesting he can find, but as far as the gym being intimidating, that's actually a thing and it at least (to me) shows that he's self-conscious enough to know he's not in a good place.

What really helped for me getting more exercise (and I've been a bit lax about it in recent weeks) was a pair of under desk pedals. That way, I can get some amount of cardio while still relaxing in front of my computer. Something like these: https://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA

As far as exercising, that will help, but if you/him/both of you can get his diet under control, just that alone will probably be a good start until he loses enough weight that moving is no longer quite the PITA it used to be. Just by changing and tracking our diets, as I said my wife and I are down about 60 pounds each this year; her with almost no exercise, me trying to get the doctor recommended minimum of 150 minutes a week, but sometimes failing and sometimes raiding the work snack bar like a viking. Another shameless plug: if he can take Weight Watchers seriously and stick to it, it does work, and I think it leaves you well-positioned when you're at your goal weight to have changed your habits so you don't go balloon up again.

https://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492216531&sr=8-3&keywords=desk+bike

Zero impact and can be used with pretty much any chair or even while sitting on the couch.

I've always wanted to get one of these and bind it to be my W and S keys, but I'm not quite sure how.

Get one of these things and a jumping rope.

For desk jockeys like us, there are also bikes that you can place under your desk.

I use this to exercise while playing games and it is SUPER quiet, people one cubicle over won't hear it -- it is just not that cheap. If that's what you need, you can get cheaper lower quality ones like this

Using them, you can peddle constantly while gaming or at your desk job and then crank up the resistance when you aren't playing and burn more calories.

Amazon has a Q&A section, where you can ask people who are familiar with such devices. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1VDNQA

I've always been curious to try one of these.

Hi all, I'm wondering about a desk cycle machine for home... cycling, but wondering if there's anywhere I could test it out or if it's worthwhile. This would be an example: https://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510334293&sr=8-3&keywords=desk+bicycle&dpID=41GQ3verykL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch.

Desk Cycle:(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=asc_df_B00B1VDNQA5251824/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B00B1VDNQA&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167148646512&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4908948789098718937&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007574&hvtargid=pla-304367507662)

Calorie site I use: (http://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html)

They sell these ready made and the cheapest are less than $50 (€28 locally). The really nice ones are $150. I doubt you can build one for less than $50
https://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P1ANC0O?psc=1

E: then again if you have your desk setup correctly you shouldn't have enough range of motion to be able to raise your legs up that high without your knees hitting the desk. So really, all round bad plan. Just get up and do some excercises every few hours.

As a perhaps cheaper alternative to a treadmill, there are under-the-desk stationary bikes. Here is an example of one I was looking at from Amazon. I'm not sure if cycling will work with your physical restrictions or not, though.