This Amazon's Choice Under Desk Bike Is Almost 30% OFF

We updated this article in January 2023 to add more information about the latest models vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute. We also added more information about the effectiveness of under desk bikes and ellipticals, what to look for when shopping for an under desk bike and how we chose our top picks.

If you’re tired of spending long hours in your desk chair or are looking for convenient ways to move more in the New Year, consider adding an under desk bike or elliptical to your home office setup. Sedentary behavior has been associated with health risks such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, a decreased lifespan and more, and an under desk exercise machine can boost your energy and help get your heart pumping.

"A good rule of thumb is to try to move every hour on the hour for a few minutes," says Stefani Sassos, NASM-CPT and Good Housekeeping's Nutrition Lab Deputy Director. If it's your first time using an under desk bike or elliptical, Sassos recommends starting at a low speed for about 30 to 60 minutes. "You can assess how sore your legs are the next day and then gradually increase the time if you feel good."

At the Good Housekeeping Institute, our health experts, analysts and engineers test fitness essentials ranging from foldable treadmills to must-have workout apps. Though we haven’t formally tested all the under desk bikes featured below, we relied heavily on our testing experience in the fitness category as well as consumer reviews to select the best under desk bikes and ellipticals. Our pros vetted each pick for ease of use, performance and design. According to our experts, these are the best under desk bikes and ellipticals in 2023 to help you stay active during your 9 to 5.

Our top picks:

After our top picks, read further to learn what to look for when shopping, the difference between under bikes and ellipticals and how we chose the best models.