Curator: Best walking pads for getting more steps at home – National

This quiet under-desk treadmill lets you walk while answering emails or taking part in virtual meetings without interrupting your workflow. Its easy-to-use controls and compact, transportable design make it suitable for home offices.

Short on space? A collapsible walking mat could be the answer to your fitness prayers. This one tucks neatly under a sofa or bed when you’re done working, making it a smart choice for a small home or multi-purpose room. Its slim, hinged design folds up without any assembly required, so you can take it out for a walk and store it away when you need more floor space.

If you want to make your walking sessions more challenging without leaving your desk, the UREVO CyberPad features a 14% auto tilt that can be adjusted at the touch of a button. The quiet brushless motor and slim profile make it practical to fit a workout into a busy workday without taking up space.

This Trisomi road mat has an automatic 15% incline and speeds up to 6 mph, making it suitable for everything from brisk walking to light jogging. Standout features include a 450-pound load capacity, built-in speakers, and an LED display with dynamic lighting that changes according to your speed.

With speeds reaching 7.5 mph, a 9% manual incline, and 12 HIIT programs, this FOUSAE treadmill is made for a workout that goes beyond just walking. It connects to fitness apps including Kinomap and Zwift, so you can track your progress, follow a training plan and add a competitive element to your home workouts.

For a budget-friendly way to add more movement to your day, the DeerRun 3-in-1 walking mat offers a lot of features for the price, including a 6% manual incline to make your walks more challenging. It comes fully equipped, has built-in wheels for easy storage and operates quietly enough for a home office.