Longtime remote worker Jonathan Bender wanted to improve his fitness situation at home, finding himself sitting for long periods of time. Since climbing on the FitDesk, he hasn't looked back.Amazon
The seat has a backrest and an extender, fitting riders from whose height falls between 4 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 6 inches. The FitDesk ended up being a fit (pun intended) because it could be adjusted for someone with shorter legs like me — I’m 5 feet 3 inches tall.
The resistance is controlled by a knob underneath the desk. I’m typically riding at a two — out of the possible eight resistance levels — so I don’t have to think too hard about pushing the pedals.
The bike comes with resistance bands that hang under the seat, if you’re into that. I have never used them.
The performance meter, a display at the top of the desk, tracks time, mileage and calories. However, if you have your laptop open, you won’t be able to see the display.
The bike is foldable, collapsing into 16 inches by 28 inches — it’s nice to have the option to put the bike away.
The FitDesk 2.0 changed the way I approach my daily routine. I’m no longer just working at home and trying to squeeze in 45 minutes to exercise. Now, I can work — and work out — at the same time. FitDesk also created the FitDesk 3.0 which has three main differences from version 2.0, the one I own: The FitDesk 3.0 supports 300 pounds, 50 more pounds than the previous model. It includes a sliding drawer under the desk, which can extend your work surface and hold a tablet or book. Finally, the straps have been removed from the pedals.
The 3.0 FitDesk sports an eight-pound flywheel and a magnetic resistance system for a smooth at-home cycling experience.
It also weighs 47 pounds, so it's relatively easy to move around if you want to work in the different rooms of your home, or perhaps outdoors on a particularly warm spring afternoon.
Virtual schooling can be a challenge for both parents and children. The Junior desk was made for students who weigh 150 pounds or less and features a storage basket to stash essential school supplies, ranging from mandatory readings to notebooks and writing instruments. Unlike the 3.0, the junior comes equipped with four wheels, so users can roll it from room to room with ease.
FitDesk also created the FitStudent Varsity Desk if you're willing and able to splurge. While the bike typically costs around $900, it's currently marked down to $500 if you purchase directly through FitDesk. The Varsity was created with high schoolers and college students in mind and features comfy lumbar seating to support good posture. It also sports a desk storage basket for your belongings like a cellphone charger and laptop power cord.
The highly-rated Deskcise Pro is designed for quiet operation and sturdy operation. The seat is adjustable, as is the height of the desk and its distance from the rider. To complement your space, you can choose between four colors of the exercise desk.
The 24-inch-wide desk is large enough to fit a desktop monitor and uses Bluetooth so you can listen to your work meetings (or music) as you walk. Funmily's treadmill offers flexibility, too. You can walk as slow as .5 mph or ramp up to 7.5 mph if you're looking to amp up your cardio. It also sports 12 preset modes to help keep you challenged and to help prevent boredom.
The Cubii under-desk elliptical allows you to cycle while you work or are sitting with other tasks. It connects to your smartphone to track your stats, as well sync with your steps and burnt calories. Designed to be especially quiet, it should be less distracting to fellow remote workers than other options. A more affordable option, the Cubii Jr. cuts out the smart connection and replaces it with a small display to track stats.