The best under desk treadmills and treadmill desks

The best under desk treadmills allow you to work out while working, and these handy devices (also known as treadmill desks) have become increasingly popular in recent years. With many of us working from home or embracing a hybrid way of working, there's a growing concern that we're not doing as much exercise as we should. A treadmill for your office desk could help.

At Creative Bloq, we’ve spent years testing all kinds of products designed to help creatives, from the best footrest for under desk to the finest ergonomic chairs – and being creatives ourselves, we know what products can really make a difference in your home, office or studio. When it comes to the best office treadmills for sliding under your desk, we’ve based our selection on personal experience with these treadmills, as well as discussing them with colleagues who use them regularly. 

Below, you’ll find a variety of under-desk treadmills that suit a variety of uses and budgets. For the ultimate setup and treadmill for office desk, combine an under-desk treadmill from this list with one of our picks of the best standing desks and best desk lamps, so you can work comfortably while also making sure you get the exercise you need.

The best under desk treadmills of 2024

The Lifespan TR1200-DT3 Under Desk Treadmill is our pick as the best all-round under desk treadmill you can buy in 2023. It's easy to set up, as it comes out of the box and ready to go, and with two front wheels, it's relatively easy to move around and position. Impact-absorbing shocks keep it quiet when in use, so there's no distracting noise while you're working or on a call, and it will detect when you've stepped off the treadmill and will automatically stop. 

Not only does this help if you need to quickly take a call somewhere else, but it's a useful safety feature as well. A large control console lets you set the speed of the treadmill while displaying information. You can also connect the Lifespan TR1200-DT3 Under Desk Treadmill to your phone via Bluetooth and upload your results to the LifeSpan Active Track fitness app. 

By supporting up to 350lbs, it offers a versatility that other treadmills with lower maximum user weights lack.

If you're after the best budget under desk treadmill, then our pick is the Bluefin Fitness Task 2.0. While it's not as feature-rich as many of the more expensive treadmills on this list, it's a great choice if you want an office desk treadmill that does the job without costing too much. 

It's easy to set up, and it's compact enough that it'll fit under most standing desks with ease - and it can be packed away when not in use. Despite its small size and low price, the Bluefin Fitness Task 2.0 is sturdy enough that you'll feel confident using it throughout the day, and you'll feel supported as you walk or jog. 

However, it does not have a high maximum speed, so this isn't a treadmill for running on.

With a compact and easy to store design and low price, the Sunny Health and Fitness Asuna Treadpad is a great choice if you're looking for a midrange under desk treadmill that offers fantastic value for money. 

The included display lets you keep track of your distance, speed and calories burned, and you can control the speed using buttons on the included console. Using the Sunny Health and Fitness Asuna Treadpad is comfortable thanks to shock-absorption features that will protect your joints when jogging, and with speeds up to 8mph you can even break out into a run. 

Another nice feature is the headphone port and built-in speakers that allow you to plug in a music source to listen to as you work out. When not in use, it folds flat, allowing you to easily store it out of the way. However, with a maximum weight of 220 lbs, this may not be the best choice for everyone. 

The Walkingpad C2 Treadmill is our pick for the best folding under desk treadmill. This compact treadmill is ideal for small spaces, as not only does it not take up much room when in use (so it'll fit under almost any standing desk without issue), but when it's not being used, it folds up, so you can stow it in even the smallest home or office. 

Despite being so small, it's still comfortable to use thanks to its anti-skid belt with shock-cushioning to protect your joints. However, due to its folding design and small overall dimensions, there have been some understandable compromises made. For a start, it doesn't go that fast, so this is a treadmill that should only be used for walking. 

Because of its small size and low maximum weight, larger people may not feel comfortable on it. It also doesn't have as many features as larger, more expensive, under desk treadmills come with. For people on a budget and with not a lot of space, however, this is definitely worth considering.

If you're new to using treadmills (under-desk or more traditional ones), you may not want to spend a huge amount on one, in case you find you don't like it. That's why the JTX MoveLight is a great choice for beginners, as it has an affordable price that won't make it feel like a risky purchase. 

It's also simple to set up and use, and its compact design and light weight means it can be moved when not in use with relative ease. However, it is quite long, and while that means you have more room to manoeuvre when walking, it also means it could be difficult to place in some smaller spaces. 

The weight limit is also lower than some other under desk treadmills, which is a price you pay for the low-profile design. Despite its low price, the JTX MoveLight feels solid and well built, and it's not too loud, making it feasible to use the treadmill while on a call or in a meeting. Don't expect all the additional features that come with more expensive treadmills, however.

The GoPlus 1HP Walking Treadmill doesn't reach huge speeds (it maxes out at 4 MPH), but it offers a huge amount of variety when you're using it thanks to its 12 pre-set programs that will keep you on your toes. 

These programs will change the speed you walk at, and over 30 minutes each program will run, getting progressively faster, to give you a well-rounded workout. Of course, as this is an under-desk treadmill designed for walking, it doesn't get that fast. However, it does get quite loud at the faster settings, and that's something to bear in mind if you're planning on doing a lot of video calls while using it. 

Even if you're not, you may find the noise a bit distracting. The GoPlus 1HP Walking Treadmill also comes with an LED touchscreen that shows you the speed and distance you've walked, as well as the calories you've burned. It also has an attractive design that some other treadmills lack. It's just a shame about the noise.

The WalkingPad A1 Pro has a stylish design that sets it apart from other under-desk treadmills. For people who care a lot about the aesthetics of their office or studio, the look alone may be enough for you to whip out your wallet. 

It's also impressively quiet, making it an unobtrusive addition to your workplace. You can set the speed of this treadmill manually, or set it to automatic mode, which will cleverly adjusts the speed depending on where it detects you on the belt - if you're at the front, it'll speed up, while if you're at the back, it'll slow down, which is an intuitive way to control it. 

You can also alter the speed using the included remote, and there's also an app for phones that can be used as well. Meanwhile, the screen at the front shows you how far you've walked and what speed you're walking at. When not in use, the WalkingPad A1 Pro can fold in half, making it easy to store. The only issue is that the app isn't the best, and may frustrate some people.

As well as some of the more stylish under-desk treadmills in this guide, WalkingPad also does some great affordable ones as well, such as the WalkingPad P1. It's a fair bit cheaper than the WalkingPad A1 Pro, which is higher up in this list, as it doesn't have a screen. 

You control the WalkingPad P1 using the large remote, and while it's a little underpowered, you can still get a good brisk walk on this thing. It's a little louder than some of the more expensive treadmills in this list, including WalkingPad's other products on this page, so that's worth taking into consideration. However, if the lack of screen and additional features doesn't bother you, the low price will certainly be compelling. 

As with other WalkingPad treadmills, the WalkingPad P1 can be folded up when not in use, which is certainly very handy. You can also use the app on your phone to track your walks, which as we pointed out earlier, isn't the best designed fitness app out there, but it does the job, and makes up for the lack of screen. If you're on a budget, then this is definitely worth considering, as long as you don't mind a few compromises.