The Best Under-Desk Treadmills to Boost Your Metabolism and Your Brain Health

This treadmill weighs in at only 64 pounds, and the wheels underneath make it a breeze to move around. Despite being lightweight, it is sturdy, and can reach speeds up to 6 mph, which makes it one of the faster models on our list.

It has an LED screen that displays time, speed, calories burned, distance, and steps, and can be controlled with the included remote. If you want to jam out to some music, simply connect your phone to the treadmill’s speakers via Bluetooth.

Running or walking on a treadmill without hand grips can be a bit difficult at first, but this Goplus treadmill gives you the stability you need to get the most out of your workouts. Better yet, you can also lower the bar to a flat position, making it easy for this model to fit under a desk.

It also has two modes—walk and run. When in walk mode with the handle down, you can reach speeds up to 2.5 mph; in run mode with the handle up, you can reach speeds of 7.5 mph, making it easy to get in a great workout without ever leaving your desk.

If you don’t have a ton of floor space to spare but want to be more active throughout the workday, this Egofit treadmill could be the perfect addition to your WFH setup. At just 38 inches long and under 22 inches wide, it’s among the most petite under-desk treadmills on the market, and its 55-pound weight makes it easy enough for one person to move alone.

It’s also a hit with buyers, who give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars, calling it the “perfect compact treadmill.”

This affordable Sunny Health & Fitness treadmill helps keep you safe with a sensor that recognizes when you step off the machine, and stops the belt after 5 seconds of no walking detected.

It also has a power-save mode that turns the machine off if it’s not in use for 10 minutes. The treadmill arrives fully assembled and comes with a wireless remote control that allows you to adjust your speed mid-walk.

Thanks to its wheeled base and light, 59-pound weight, this treadmill is easy to move and store as needed.

It’s just over 5 inches high at its tallest point, so it can be propped up against the wall or slid under a bed without taking up significant room. It’s pretty quiet, and as long as it is lubricated properly, is apartment-friendly. Reaching speeds of 3.8 mph, it's more of a walking treadmill than a running one, but if you are more of a casual jogger, it might suffice on rainy days.

This WalkingPad model may look like a standard under desk treadmill, but it has a feature that makes it unique and incredibly desirable: It can fold in half.

Whether you are dealing with a small space or simply don't want to have to move your treadmill every time you want to use it, this allows you to easily fold it under your desk and out of the way. It also has both a manual mode and an automatic that adjusts to your foot speed as you walk.

Due to its long length, this treadmill may not be the best for small spaces, but the 63-inch-long belt makes walking a little bit easier for taller people or those with a long stride. It maxes out at 3.7 mph, which is a brisk walk for most, and the slim design fits well under standard desks.

It comes with a wireless remote control, as well as a compatible app that syncs with your phone so you can track critical workout metrics, like your speed, time, mileage, and calories.

This treadmill lets you ball on a budget. While coming in under $400, it looks way more expensive than it is, with a sleek panel, and wooden side pieces. It can reach only 3.7 mph, so it is a true walking treadmill, but that is a brisk pace for anyone, and more than fast enough for walking at your desk. It has wheels for easy transport, and even comes with 12 different exercise programs.

Most under-desk treadmills will be just that: a treadmill. But this one comes with an adjustable desk built right in. While it is definitely the priciest option on our list, it is arguably also one of the best designed. You can choose between a teak, black, or white desk topper, and select either black or white hardware.

The motor is super quiet so it won’t disturb any video meetings, and the treadmill itself is square-shaped, so it doesn’t stick out super far from under the desk and take up unnecessary space.

This WalkingPad model may look like a standard under desk treadmill, but it has a feature that makes it unique and incredibly desirable: It can fold in half.

Whether you are dealing with a small space or simply don't want to have to move your treadmill every time you want to use it, this allows you to easily fold it under your desk and out of the way. It also has both a manual mode and an automatic that adjusts to your foot speed as you walk.

This treadmill works great for those who want a single do-it-all machine. While it won't reach the speeds of a standard running treadmill, this one can get up to 6 mph, which is a 10-minute-mile pace—good enough for most casual runners to get in a light jog.

It also has a built-in Bluetooth speaker that allows you to listen to music or a podcast without having to wear headphones. Plus, the remote lets you easily control the belt's speed from your standing desk.