Do you work at desk all day? I do, and I recently figured out that I sit in my desk chair, on average, more than half my awake hours! That is a lot of being stationary and not moving around. Of course we all know that sitting for long periods of time isn’t good for your body and it leads to various issues that might otherwise be prevented.
Now you can stay fit while working on the FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro. Let me tell you about this combination exercise bike and standing desk.
The product is the creation of a brand that stands behind a more active workplace (pun intended). Their mission statement shares what is important to their business:
At FlexiSpot, we believe there’s a healthier way to work. We’re passionate about transforming the conventional workspace into an active environment that supports wellness and productivity. Our commitment to wellness at work drives the design of every sit-stand workstation, height adjustable desk, exercise bike and ergonomic monitor mount we manufacture.
The company offers a couple of different style of bikes as well as standing desks. The unit we have been testing for the last two weeks is the all-in-one workstation. It is a bike with a desk top that can be used in a seated or standing position.
Set up can be completed in three easy steps:
FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro™ combines an on-demand, height-adjustable desk and exercise bike into one sleek desk bike. The revolutionary design lets you go from sitting to cycling to standing with one space-saving solution.
The Deskcise Pro™ features:
- Quiet & Smooth
Cycle without disturbing those around you using the whisper-quiet pedaling system. - 8 Resistance Levels
Customize the resistance intensity to go from light activity to a more robust workout. - Extra-Wide Desktop
Multi-tasking is a breeze with a large desktop surface to hold your laptop, tablet and more.
Named the CES Innovation Awards 2018 Honoree, FlexiSpot Deckcise Pro was recently discussed on Mashable.
As you can see in the video, everyone can use the FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro™.
My Thoughts:
I work on a computer all day. I have tried setting an alarm and getting up every hour to walk around but even this doesn’t provide enough activity for my needs. And as I stated above, being stationary so much has started causing my body issues.
Those issues for me are swollen legs, a stiff back, and not to mention the flat (and spreading ) backside!
Since the FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro™ arrived, I have been working while riding at least three hours a day. It is so easy to sit and pedal that you don’t really notice how long you have been riding.
The desktop is large enough for my 19″ laptop and mouse. The desktop moves forward, backward, up and down as needed for comfort, with just your fingers. The movements are smooth and you can adjust the settings without having to get off the bike.
When tired of riding, or when I need to be up and moving around, the desktop slides back almost over the seat so it is comfortable to use while standing. I do wish it came a little more towards the back, so I didn’t have the seat right up against my body, but it isn’t a deal breaker.
Personally I feel better on the days that I spend several hours on the bike while working. My legs are not as swollen and my back doesn’t seem as tight. I bet this is because the bike doesn’t have a seat back, which forces you to sit up straight in order to balance and to be able to work. This better poster probably has a lot to do with my back not being as stiff and sore.
As for other members of the family using the FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro™, my husband was the first one to test it out and he has been using it to ride while reading his daily news websites.
Even the little ones are getting their exercise while watching TV or playing their video games. I tried to tell one of my littles that he had to ride the bike in order to get the TV to work… He was willing to ride if it got him more TV time but he let me know he didn’t believe me at all!
So how active is your lifestyle? Would you or your crew benefit from having a FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro™ at your home or in your office? Since I work from home, this is the perfect solution to me getting more activity without losing time from work.
Check out the FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro™ and see if it wouldn’t be a great product to add to your wish list or for one of your hard to shop for family members this holiday season.
We have a Black Friday coupon code for our readers which will take $100 off your price of the FlexiSpot Deskcise! Just use code sherry100off if ordering on on FlexiSpot or deskcise if purchasing on checkout an Amazon. Talk about a great offer! Please note this coupon code is only valid through November 27th.
Also make sure to connect with FlexiSpot on Facebook and Twitter for the latest product announcements and promotions.
We’ve added FlexiSpot to our MEGA Christmas Gift Guide! Check it out here!
