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  • Buy a walking pad for slow desk walking in a small space; buy a treadmill to jog or run, use incline or hold a handrail.
  • Compare the exact model's specifications rather than its name, since some folding pads are rated for jogging speeds.
  • Research shows treadmill desks give modest benefits, about 105 kcal per hour more than sitting, with inconclusive cardiometabolic results.
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