I'm having trouble envisioning using this while sitting at a desk....don't your knees hit the bottom of the desk as you pedal?
1687825
I bought this for my husband and he loves it, but doesn't use it under his desk. Using his desk chair he places his cycle against a wall next to his desk.
1687826
It depends on the desk and the angle you are setting the stamina Instride at.Truthfully, if your desk has a key board shelf, you will probably have a very close, if not impossible, clearance for the way we use it at our house. If you lowered it to the lowest level, there is a possibility, BUT, the angle will be so shallow that you will probably be pushing the unit more than pedaling it - if you do not have a matt to make sure it does not "run away" from you.
1687827
hmmm no, probably you know this already but you can adjust the height, try making it lower or higher , or reducing the tension , might help, but I use it all the time , no problem so far
1687828
You can adjust the height of the pedals to some degree, so in most cases there would be no problem with hitting the underside of the desk.
1336506
I am 5'10"; the distance from the floor to the top of my knee is 22" (while wearing an athletic shoe). When I pedal, the top of my knee is around 27-28" high. You can place the deskcycle further ahead under your desk to be sure your knees will not hit. I think you should measure from the floor to the top of your knee to see if the top of your knee is not much more than 22". This is a sturdy piece of equipment. I've been using this equipment almost daily since the end of March. Hope this info helps.
102464
I have not had this problem. I'm fortunate to have a desk that is adjustable at work so I don't go fast on it so I can work and exercise at the same time or not sound like I'm out of breath while on the phone.
979545
I did not experience that problem. However I do have a foot stool at my work desk where I use the cushion, (ergonomics suggested me to use)
382535
No you can't but it doesn't get in the way. And plus you need it to readjust the desk. You may find yourself wanting to sit now and then.
1597772
Jack makes a good point. When I started using mine I kind of had to find the feel for it and pushing your weight forward on the waist pad (while keeping your back straight) helps a little too. It's kind of like moonwalking in place hence his tip on not picking your foot up, just the heel.
1868938
I found it comfortable to sit on for very short durations. Anything over 15 minutes and it was uncomfortable on my knees. My body geometry might be different than yours so I can't say how it'll work for you.
1004816
Definitely not, too much movement on this chair and the bottom works itself loose from the base. Too low for desk and would be very uncomfortable.
1866239
Depends how tall the desk is for your knees. The problem I had was that it is cheaply made and broke in less than a weeks use.
1886192
Better ask a physical therapist because I do not know how it would help knees being hard and and unbendable. I use it to sit upon and when I do exercises where I put my feet upon it. It is great for standing upon and balancing.
1199707
I haven't used it lying down but have used it in low chairs. If you were to put it up against something so it wouldn't slide away from you, you could probably use it lying down. When I use a low chair it slides away from me as I pedal, so I have to secure it against something. Pedaling it in a high chair works best for me.
1911941
i have pedaled standing on this and it is geometrically wrong, since the seat further behind the pedals. it can do it but its not really made for it
1840161
I've never had any problem like that. My knees don't get uncomfortable and my feet don't lose circulation. The majority of your weight is still supported on the seat.
1304365
Her feet probably hurt - mine do (am using my stand up desk right now). I even got the industrial pad to stand on but my office is on the bottom floor so pretty much standing on concrete. Otherwise, you have so much more energy when you get home from not sitting all day. I highly recommend this desk!
792903
I just pedal at level 4 but the fitdesk always feels solid, doesn't move around at all. I never think it's going to turn over but I am careful getting off & on because it's rather tall.
1142510
The distance between the seat and the knee rest does not change as you elevate the seat---only the height of the seat changes. Also, understand that you will need additional padding under knees if you raise seat to max height, because primarily of weight placed on knees. I don't think now that this is a long term solution for sitting at a desk or computer station because it takes some getting used to, and is a little uncomfortable after an hour or so. I use it periodically during the day to create a variation of seating---don't expect to sit in this for 8 hours at a go. I don't think you will be able to do that! The distance between the seat and the knee rest does not change as you elevate the seat---only the height of the seat changes. Also, understand that you will need additional padding under knees if you raise seat to max height, because primarily of weight placed on knees. I don't think now that this is a long term solution for sitting at a desk or computer station because it takes some getting used to, and is a little uncomfortable after an hour or so. I use it periodically during the day to create a variation of seating---don't expect to sit in this for 8 hours at a go. I don't think you... » Read More The distance between the seat and the knee rest does not change as you elevate the seat---only the height of the seat changes. Also, understand that you will need additional padding under knees if you raise seat to max height, because primarily of weight placed on knees. I don't think now that this is a long term solution for sitting at a desk or computer station because it takes some getting used to, and is a little uncomfortable after an hour or so. I use it periodically during the day to create a variation of seating---don't expect to sit in this for 8 hours at a go. I don't think you will be able to do that! « Show Less
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No. But may I recommend a pedal device? Both my father-in-law and my mother have used them while seated. Search for "pedal exerciser" and you'll see the choices. Mom's physical therapist brought one to the house.