The Simple Swap That'll Make Your Work Day So Much Healthier

The modern workday is built for inactivity, but there's no denying the negative impact of hours spent sitting. Research shows a link between greater periods of sedentary time and decreased metabolic health1—and we suspect that fitness tracking will eventually be replaced by an effort to reduce the amount of inactivity in your day.

There are a few ways to avoid sitting too much, but one of easiest ways to restore movement to your day is an under-desk treadmill. These compact additions to your workspace offer an easy way to increase your step count throughout the day. And while walking may not leave you as sweaty as a HIIT session, Blue Zone expert Dan Buettner says it's the best exercise to support longevity.

What's more, one of our favorite options, the WalkingPad P1 Foldable Walking Treadmill, is currently $100 off with code WPNEWYEAR through January 31. Less than 33 inches long when unfolded, the sleek pick is small enough to slip under a desk and features built-in sensors that auto-adjust speed based on your walking pace.

For example, you can walk towards the end of the pad to slow down your speed during an important work call, or gently increase your speed up to 3.75 miles per hour while reading through a study. As you grow accustomed to the walking pad, you can also manually enter your preferred speed using the included remote control.

And although this treadmill might be tiny, it's still built for comfort and durability. The belt packs plenty of foam padding to protect your ankles at faster speeds (though you should always wear a pair of supportive walking shoes) with a brushless motor backed by a one-year warranty.