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by emancipations 724 days ago
You will regret it if it ends up collecting dust.

I have a Xiaomi walking pad that goes to 10km/h. It has a small footprint on the floor and folds up nicely. It feels amazing to walk during a one hour meeting. I work from home, so I often have the chance to use it.

My work is fine with me walking during meetings where i am not actively participating. Be sure to ask if the noise is leaking out to them. These days it shouldn't be a problem, noise cancellation is getting real gud.

Make sure you dont overapply the lubricant! It will make the band slip as you walk or run making it useless, even dangerous.

Consider getting a mat for the treadmill to stand on. The legs on mine need constant adjustment, otherwise it makes a noise as if something is loose.

If you actually end up using it regularly I believe it may change your life. Good luck with your choice!

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Thanks for this insight and also for suggesting an actual treadmill model - I hadn’t got that far so this is a nice tip.