Do you feel like you’ve been stuck to your chair after a long workday? Walking during your workday can bring more movement into hours that would otherwise be spent sitting. And you don’t even have to leave the house.
In short
Walking during your workday can have both physical and mental benefits:
- It can help reduce stress and support focus.
- Movement can help you feel more awake during the day.
- You break up longer periods of sitting.
- Walking can support creative thinking.
With simple habits, such as a short walk after lunch or a treadmill under your desk, you can bring more movement into your workday without needing to set aside extra time. A foldable treadmill makes it even easier to move flexibly, even on a busy day.
Why walking during your workday can be good for you
The benefits of walking on a treadmill go beyond simply adding more steps. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), regular physical activity is associated with a range of health benefits and can also support mental wellbeing. TNO also highlights the importance of regular movement throughout the workday.
Less stress, more focus
A short walk can help clear your head and give you a moment before returning to your work with a fresh perspective.
More movement, fewer dips
Movement brings variety to long periods of sitting and can help you feel more awake during the workday.
More variation in your posture
Sitting for long periods can leave your neck, back and shoulders feeling stiff. By regularly switching between sitting, standing and walking, you bring more movement into your workday. With the Moov Walk, you can add these walking moments at home too.
Compare what fits your setup in the Moov treadmill range.
More creative thinking
Did you know that walking can increase creative output by around 60%? That can be useful during brainstorming sessions, strategy work or when you’re looking for new ideas.
How do you integrate walking into your workday?
It doesn’t have to be complicated. Small adjustments can already bring more movement into your day.
Move little and often
Set a movement reminder that prompts you every hour to stand up or walk for a few minutes.
One of the foldable treadmills can be stored out of the way between blocks of walking.
Take calls while walking
Take phone calls or simple video calls while walking. This can also work well with a treadmill next to your desk.
Make a post-lunch walk a habit
A short walk after lunch creates a natural transition between your break and the rest of your workday.
Treadmill in the office: movement during your workday
With a foldable treadmill in the office, such as the Moov Walk, you can walk during simple tasks while you work.
The under-desk treadmills are built for exactly this: low speeds while you work.
Did you know that employees who move regularly may have better memory? – Source: ArboNed
Practical tips for walking more during your workday
Make walking part of your routine with these practical tips:
- Set a movement reminder on your phone or smartwatch.
- Check simple emails while walking if that works comfortably for you.
- Plan walking meetings with colleagues.
- Start or end your workday with a walk.
- Alternate between sitting, standing and walking.
- Use a foldable treadmill at home or in the office.
How to keep walking during your workday
Want to make walking a habit? Keep it simple and easy to return to:
- Set reminders.
- Notice the small steps you’ve already taken.
- Use a solution that is easy to combine with your desk.
- Walk with a colleague, partner or your dog if that helps you come back to it regularly.
- Add variation with different incline levels using our Moov Walk Plus. It offers automatic incline up to 15%.
Outside working hours you can add resistance with a treadmill with incline.
