{"id":401713,"date":"2026-04-16T14:29:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/401713\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T14:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:29:13","slug":"walking-pads-are-the-fitness-shortcut-busy-people-actually-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/401713\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking Pads Are the Fitness Shortcut Busy People Actually Need"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding time to slot exercise into our busy lives is a regular logistical challenge; and often, we come up short. What if there was a way to workout smarter, rather than harder? Enter the walking pad, an ingenious solution to turn an otherwise sedentary moment into daily movement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWalking is one of the most underrated forms of exercise<\/a>,\u201d says Holly Haywood, lead instructor at Third Space Soho. \u201cIt offers a wide range of benefits from improved cardiovascular health and circulation to better mood, reduced stress, enhanced fat loss, and joint-friendly movement that supports longevity. It\u2019s accessible to almost everyone and can be easily adapted to different fitness levels, which is why it\u2019s often recommended as a daily habit.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Citysports CS-WP6 walking pad<\/p>\n

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According to recent research published in Annals of Internal Medicine<\/a>, adults who do their daily steps for at least 15 minutes without stopping had lower mortality and cardiovascular disease risk than those who walk in short bursts. And walking pads make this easy, no matter the weather.<\/p>\n

On whether she thinks a walking pad<\/a> is worth it, Haywood has this to say: \u201cI\u2019m a big believer that whatever gets you moving is worth having. Whether that be a walking pad, treadmill or if you choose to do it outside. Movement is movement. Treadmills can add incline and offer more play with speeds, but walking pads can be amazing for those with very busy schedules, as you can multitask while getting on with your steps and tasks at hand\u2013there is also no need to leave your home.\u201d<\/p>\n

And when it comes to the optimal speed, that\u2019s very individual, she says. \u201cI would always try to base everything on effort when it comes to adding more walking into your life. Play with harder efforts (brisk walk where conversation becomes a bit more challenging\u2013usually around 4-6km\/h) and an easy effort (something you can maintain and comfortably hold conversation\u2013usually around 2-4km\/h).\u201d<\/p>\n

Space-saving and flexible: a major advantage of walking pads as fitness equipment is their space-saving design. Many models are foldable and can be easily stowed away after training, while integrated transport wheels make the process easier. Below, discover the best walking pads for your needs, fitness preferences, and level.<\/p>\n

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Best for Price and Performance: Citysports Walking Pad<\/p>\n

Citysports<\/p>\n

CS-WP6 walking pad<\/p>\n

Why We Love It: A beginner-friendly option, Citysports\u2019s walking pad is perfectly placed to help you accomplish any type of step goal. The LED display details key stats like distance, calories, time ,and speed, while the footbed itself absorbs impact to prevent the neighbors from complaining. With its low profile, you can walk, jog, or run to speeds of up to 6 kilometers per hour.Speed: approx. 1-6 km\/hFeatures: LED display, remote controlDesign: Very compact, easy to stow awayTechnology: Quiet motor, comfortable cushioning, stable running surfaceSpecial Feature: Good balance of price, performance and range of functions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Finding time to slot exercise into our busy lives is a regular logistical challenge; and often, we come…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":401714,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[512,12273,12274,1903,177185,10699,499,103,61,60,1904,507,12275,1426],"class_list":{"0":"post-401713","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-_commerce","9":"tag-_sensitivecontent","10":"tag-_seo","11":"tag-_syndication_noshow","12":"tag-active-wellness","13":"tag-digital_syndication","14":"tag-fitness","15":"tag-health","16":"tag-ie","17":"tag-ireland","18":"tag-onecolumn","19":"tag-shopping","20":"tag-storytypecategory-guide-comparison","21":"tag-textabovecenterfullbleed"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/401713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=401713"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/401713\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/401714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=401713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=401713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=401713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}