The Best Under-Desk Bikes to Get Moving While Working from Home

In the Before Times, the only day you ever seemed to gain a glorious, albeit tiny,amount of free time was when you set the clocks back an hour for daylight savings.But if you're one of the many who started working from home nearly a year ago and ditched your grinding commute and nights spent meal prepping lunches, odds are you suddenly found yourself with more time on your hands than ever before.

Even with the extra idle hours and a leisurely three-step commute to your "office," your nine-to-five might have proven to be just as — if not more — mentally and physically draining. And that means you're not always going to be amped up enough to follow along with a live-streamed workout right after you close the Slack chats. Instead, you might prefer to use those precious spare hours wolfing down lasagna and binge-watching Downton Abbey — and that's perfectly okay.

But you still want to get in some movement on those days — without having to leave your desk for a 30-minute walk or spend your after-work weekday sweating on a treadmill — you're not totally SOL. Under-desk bikes could be your solution. These compact pieces of equipment tuck neatly underneath a table or desk, have adjustable resistance, and track stats such as workout time and rotations per minute. And if you've been feeling drained from all the Zoom meetings and streamed conferences, pedaling on repeat can help boost your waning energy levels.

Plus, using an under-desk bike may come with some health perks, including a calorie burn and stronger legs. And if you opt for a machine that's equipped with a seat or resistance bands, you might be able to liken the benefits to those you'd get from a full-fledged stationary bike, such as an improvement in your posture or a stronger core and upper body. (

Ready to quell your restless legs and add some movement to your mainly stationary days as a desk jockey? Add one of these under-desk bikes to your WFH space now.

FLEXISPOT Adjustable Desk Exercise Bike

Between its adjustable seat and cup holder for your iced coffee, this under-desk bike is basically a stationary bike without the handlebars. The desk exercise bike offers eight different resistance levels, so you can really combat dead butt syndrome. Plus, a panel displays calories burned, speed, distance, RPM, time, and more. To make storage a breeze, the under-desk bike is equipped with wheels, so you can effortlessly roll it beneath your table after use. (Don't worry, the wheels lock while you're using it.)

With all these must-have features, it's no wonder one reviewer says they're straight-up "addicted" to the desk exercise bike. "In my first week, I have ridden more than 100 miles on the lowest setting without even noticing," they explained. "I have even wheeled it in the other room to ride while I watch TV. I am recommending this bike to everyone. It is almost silent. I can talk on the phone, work on my computer, and ride at the same time...This is an amazing life changer."

Sunny Health & Fitness Under-Desk Bike

This under-desk bike may look like it belongs in a gym from the '80s, but don't be fooled by the vintage vibes. In fact, more than 3,300 people gave it a five-star review, citing its no-stress assembly and sturdiness. Just like a regular stationary bike, this machine tracks your time, speed, distance, and calories burned, all while you pedal on one of the eight resistance levels. Plus, reviewers say it's virtually noiseless, so you can get moving even when you're in the middle of a meeting with your boss.

Hausse Portable Exercise Bike

If you're always swapping your lunges with glute kick-backs and hydrants to save your knees, you'll want to add this under-desk bike to your equipment collection. Reviewers say the bike is a useful recovery tool after undergoing knee replacement surgery, as it has that classic adjustable resistance knob to slowly increase the intensity as you get stronger. Even if your joints are no issue, this feature will allow you to create a killer HIIT-style cycling workout, with high-RPM, low-resistance bursts of cardio and low-RPM, high-resistance periods of muscle-building movement. As with other under-desk bikes, this version has a monitor that displays your RPMs, time, speed, distance, and calories burned. But since it weighs just 8 pounds and has the potential to slide on the ground as you pedal, you'll want to use the included strap to secure the gadget to your chair.

Vaunn Medical Folding Pedal Exerciser

If you're looking for a no-frills under-desk bike that's sure to get the job done, turn to the highly-rated Amazon option for "peddler exercisers." This piece of equipment features an adjustable tension to change the resistance and a monitor that displays time, RPMs, and calories burned. What's more, it can fold down after you're done with it. One reviewer even says this budget-friendly bike rivals pricier ones on the market. "I bought this because I NEED exercise, but I work literally seven days a week and just don't have the time," they wrote. "[The pedals] work just as well as any $100 version and I use them all day long. I take them to work and bring them back home and use them there." (

FlexCycle Under-Desk Bike

This under-desk bike's vibrant blue hue is sure to catch your eye, but with its whisper-quiet motor, you don't have to worry about it ruining your co-worker's focus (even if it's just your roommate). To help you keep track of your time and calories burned, the bike is equipped with a display monitor and pairs with the free Zwift app (available on the Apple Store and Google Play), so you can view your stats in the palm of your hand.)

And with its eight resistance levels and accompanying resistance bands, you can expect a killer full-body workout — even if you've mastered the most intense Peloton classes. "I've been using this exercise bike for over a week, and it's been awesome!" wrote one reviewer. "I'm an avid mountain biker, and with the weather starting to cool down, I was looking for something to give my legs a good workout. I decided one day to ride it for a few miles on setting 5... I was sore the next day! Very impressed with this product."

Stamina Folding Under-Desk Bike

You know what they say — if it ain't broke, don't fix it. And this affordable under-desk bike proves that some pieces of exercise equipment don't need to be souped up. The low-impact machine has an adjustable resistance knob and a monitor to keep track of your time — but not your calories burned or RPMs — making it ideal for mindless pedaling while you chug along with your work. And despite its steal of a price tag and elementary features, shoppers say it still offers a decent desk-bound workout. (

FitDesk Under-Desk Bike

To stand out from the crowd, this under-desk bike swaps the standard tension knob with something a bit more innovative: a foot shifter that allows you to choose one of the eight resistance levels completely hands-free. Thanks to the removable display monitor, you can also keep track of your calories burned, time spent pedaling, and distance right from your desktop.

The best part: Your co-workers will have no clue you're working out while at the office. "It's very quiet, making only a slight hum, like a small fan on low," wrote one shopper. "Seriously, the fluorescent lights in my office are louder than this thing. The first day I had the cycle my co-workers wanted to know if I was using it since they hadn't heard anything. Definitely quieter than a stationary bike or anything at a gym."

Cozylifeunion Portable Desk Bike

If space is in short supply, you can count on this under-desk bike to stow away neatly under your bed or in your filing cabinet. The legs fold up when not in use, transforming it into a machine that's less than 5-inches tall. Aside from that, this under-desk bike goes back to the basics, featuring an adjustable resistance knob, anti-slip rubber foot pads, and a monitor that displays your workout time, RPMs, and calories burned. It doesn't offer the resistance bands or the specific tension levels found in other models, but reviewers say it still offers a lot for just two Jeffersons.