{"id":21900,"date":"2018-03-23T10:24:45","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T17:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=21900"},"modified":"2018-03-23T10:24:47","modified_gmt":"2018-03-23T17:24:47","slug":"flexispot-all-in-one-exercise-desk-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/flexispot-all-in-one-exercise-desk-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"FlexiSpot All-in-One Exercise Desk Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><form name=\"s2form\" method=\"post\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"ip\" value=\"216.73.216.200\" \/><span style=\"display:none !important\"><label for=\"firstname\">Leave This Blank:<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"firstname\" name=\"firstname\" \/><label for=\"lastname\">Leave This Blank Too:<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"lastname\" name=\"lastname\" \/><label for=\"uri\">Do Not Change This:<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"uri\" name=\"uri\" value=\"http:\/\/\" \/><\/span><p><label for=\"s2email\">Your email:<\/label><br><input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"s2email\" value=\"Enter email address...\" size=\"20\" onfocus=\"if (this.value === 'Enter email address...') {this.value = '';}\" onblur=\"if (this.value === '') {this.value = 'Enter email address...';}\" \/><\/p><p><input type=\"submit\" name=\"subscribe\" value=\"Subscribe\" \/>&nbsp;<input type=\"submit\" name=\"unsubscribe\" value=\"Unsubscribe\" \/><\/p><\/form>\r\n<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/23\/flexispot-all-in-one-exercise-desk-bike\/flexispot-desckcise-pro\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-21902\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21902 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/FlexiSpot-Desckcise-Pro.png?resize=488%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"488\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/FlexiSpot-Desckcise-Pro.png?w=571&amp;ssl=1 571w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/FlexiSpot-Desckcise-Pro.png?resize=300%2C164&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/FlexiSpot-Desckcise-Pro.png?resize=150%2C82&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/FlexiSpot-Desckcise-Pro.png?resize=570%2C312&amp;ssl=1 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Like many Americans, I have a job where I sit at a desk for most of the day.&nbsp; Studies have shown that increased time sitting can be harmful to your health. The Mayo Clinic shares,<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;One study compared <strong>adults who spent less than two hours a day in front of the TV or other screen<\/strong>-based entertainment with those who logged <strong>more than four hours a day of recreational screen time.<\/strong> Those with greater screen time had:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>A nearly 50 percent increased risk of death from any cause<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>About a 125 percent increased <\/em><\/span>risk<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em> of events associated with cardiovascular diseases, such as chest pain (angina) or heart attack&#8221;&nbsp; source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/expert-answers\/sitting\/faq-20058005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mayoclinic.org<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Moving your body throughout the day is a great way to combat the negative effects of a sedentary work environment.&nbsp; I LOVE the FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro bike desk because it can help do just that!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">What is a Deskcise Pro Bike Desk?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/23\/flexispot-all-in-one-exercise-desk-bike\/20180321_130626\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-21903\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21903 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130626-e1521677038513-768x1024.jpg?resize=564%2C752&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"564\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130626-e1521677038513.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130626-e1521677038513.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130626-e1521677038513.jpg?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130626-e1521677038513.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130626-e1521677038513.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130626-e1521677038513.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/flexispot.com\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwy9LVBRDOARIsAGqoVntTZ7iDFrBCJOqRRxyzl2TJOGmCvmVsfxS5R9FOgR8ueh4JjHpc7H8aAr4bEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro<\/a> is part exercise bike, part desk.&nbsp; It offers you many different options in place of the typical office desk and chair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>First<\/strong>, the bike has a built-in desk for your work or laptop.&nbsp; The desktop moves easily up and down as well as horizontal (closer to your stomach or further away).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I was able to use this bike desk in my office in two different ways:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>&nbsp;I have a personal desk with an iMac, as well as a laptop.&nbsp; I was able to use my standard desk\/computer by sliding the bike close enough to my desk and only use the mouse and keyboard on the bike desk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;Additionally, I was able to successfully us the Deskcise Pro bike desk while placing my laptop on the provided desk.&nbsp; Using this setup, I could easily move the bike desk to any area in the house, including my backyard (as you can see, it&#8217;s on wheels)!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/23\/flexispot-all-in-one-exercise-desk-bike\/20180321_130711\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-21905\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21905 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130711-e1521677251268-768x1024.jpg?resize=506%2C674&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"506\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130711-e1521677251268.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130711-e1521677251268.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130711-e1521677251268.jpg?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130711-e1521677251268.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130711-e1521677251268.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130711-e1521677251268.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>second<\/strong> use for the Deskcise Pro bike desk is for an actual exercise bike!&nbsp; The Deskcise Pro has a tension dial to allow you to choose the level of your resistance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Although I did not use the bike desk for a full workout, the option is definitely there and there were times when <strong>I had to dial down the tension so that I wasn&#8217;t out of breath during a conference call<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finally<\/strong>, the Deskcise Pro bike desk can be used as a standing desk.&nbsp; The versatility of the desk allows you to customize your height preference.&nbsp; This is also a great alternative to the standard desk\/chair combo!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Features and Specs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro bike desk was unbelievably easy to set up.&nbsp; It literally took me less than five minutes from opening the box to having it ready to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For an exercise bike, the seat itself was not bad.&nbsp; I was expecting to have a sore bottom after using it for a few hours during conference calls.&nbsp; However, the bike seat provides enough cushion where I was not sore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I would not, though, want to sit on it for a full 8 hour day.&nbsp; Additionally, the Deskcise Pro bike desk also tracks the time you ride, the distance and the calories burned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/23\/flexispot-all-in-one-exercise-desk-bike\/20180321_130852\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-21906\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21906 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130852.jpg?resize=603%2C452&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130852.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130852.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130852.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130852.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130852.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130852.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2018\/03\/20180321_130852.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Product Features:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fully Assembled<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s ready to go right out of the box \u2013 no assembly, installation, or tools required<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quiet Operation<\/strong> \u2013 Ideal choice for courteous office use without disturbing other coworkers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full-Motion Desktop<\/strong> \u2013 Fully adjustable desktop with&nbsp;forward, backward, up and down movement\u2013great for sitting or standing positions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smooth Bi-Directional Pedaling<\/strong> \u2013 Customize your exercise with smooth forward and backward pedaling<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy-rolling Mobility<\/strong> \u2013 Four durable caster wheels with 360-degree swivel allow you to move the bike easily from room to room<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjustable Magnetic Tension Resistance<\/strong> \u2013 Eight adjustable settings let you customize the intensity of the resistance while you pedal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pneumatic Height Adjustmen<\/strong>t \u2013 Pneumatic adjustment lever allows you to easily adjust the seat to your desired height<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gravity Sensor Wheel Locks<\/strong>\u2013Your safety is assured while you exercise with the gravity sensor wheel locks that keep the desk bike from rolling when you\u2019re using it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Product Specifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Desktop size: 19.6\u2033 x 22.8\u2033<\/li>\n<li>Bike size: 36\u2033 x 22.8\u2033 x 43.3\u2033- 49\u2033<\/li>\n<li>Height adjustable seat range: 30.7\u2033 \u2013 38.1\u2033<\/li>\n<li>Ideal fit for people between 5\u20191\u2033 and 6\u20192\u2033<\/li>\n<li>8 level magnetic tension resistance<\/li>\n<li>Weight capacity: 300 lbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You can purchase the FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro bike desk on<a href=\"http:\/\/flexispot.refr.cc\/juliet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> FlexiSpot<\/a>&nbsp;website for $499. Our friends at FleixSpot gave our readers a special $10 discount off of any purchase made over $50 this link.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">A Mom&#8217;s Perspective<a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/25\/motivating-your-kids-brush-their-teeth\/wellconnectedmom-logo-mom-165x300-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18447\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18447\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/05\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM-165x300-1-165x300.jpg?resize=199%2C362&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WellConnectedMom.com\" width=\"199\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/05\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM-165x300-1.jpg?w=165&amp;ssl=1 165w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/05\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM-165x300-1.jpg?resize=150%2C273&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I honestly was completely blown away by the FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro bike desk.&nbsp; On average, I log about 15 miles per work day while participating in telephone conferences and working on emails.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is such a nice change of pace to get my body moving during the day and not get all stiff from my desk chair.&nbsp; I was thrilled about how easy it was to set up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I would like for the desk to have a tilt option, but that definitely wasn&#8217;t a deal breaker. &nbsp; The biggest drawback to this FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro bike desk is the price tag.&nbsp; Coming in just under $500, it won&#8217;t fit every budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, if you can swing it, I have found that it gives me more energy throughout the day and makes me less sluggish.<\/p>\n<p>FlexiSpot has a wide variety of standing desks and under the desk options to help suit&nbsp;your budget and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*I was given a FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro desk bike for my honest review.&nbsp; All opinions are my own. 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