Forget standing desks, biking desks are here to boost your office fitness
As the debate over standing vs sitting rages on, a hero emerges. A way to get the recommended variety of position and movement all in one portable machine.
The FlexiSpot Deskcise PRO combines an exercise bike with a standing desk so you can sit, stand, or bike whenever you want. Smaller and more portable than a treadmill desk and more versatile than a traditional standing desk, the Deskcise PRO is ideal for home offices and co-working spaces, and if you can get your corporate office manager to approve one, more power to you.
Like a traditional exercise bike, the Deskcise has an adjustable seat and multiple resistance levels so you can customize your "workout." (There's a work pun in there somewhere.) Don't worry about disturbing your co-workers either—FlexiSpot claims that the bike's pedaling system is "whisper-quiet."
If you don't feel like riding and miss your standing desk, you can easily slide out the desk and stand behind the bike.
The convenience and versatility of the Deskcise is what really sold us, and it apparently caught the eye of the Consumer Technology Association. It's an honoree at their annual Innovation Awards in the computer accessories category.
The only thing we can think of against the FlexiSpot is the relatively small desk space and the lack of back support. If you're used to a traditional workspace, it'll probably be a big adjustment. Still, if you're not ready to completely quit your swivel chair, the FlexiSpot is small and portable enough to fit in your office as a sitting alternative.
You can pick up your own Deskcise bike on Amazon and take $100 off plus free shipping with coupon code "DESKCISE." Hurry—the code only lasts through November 27.
If you order now it'll arrive in time to work off your Thanksgiving dinner.
According to twitter, Emily Heller is a fake geek girl and a SJW. If you ask her friends, she laughs too loud and cries at cute animal videos. Prior to Mashable, Emily wrote for CollegeHumor and Reductress and most recently worked at a very bro-y tech startup. She lives in Brooklyn with three dudes, a cat who acts like a dog and a dog who acts like a houseplant.
