Wakeman’s under-desk pedal exerciser is the most compact on this list. Foldable and easily stored, this nifty machine weighs less than six pounds, making it simple to move and hide when not in use.

Carrying an Amazon rating of 4.7 stars (out of 5), the FlexStride Pedal Exerciser lets you clear your mind and maximize your physical fitness for only $179.99 (reg. $299). Prices subject to change.

Feasibility of a portable pedal exercise machine for reducing sedentary time in the workplace. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2011; DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2010.079574 ...

Background Sedentary time is independently associated with an increased risk of metabolic disease. Worksite interventions designed to decrease sedentary time may serve to improve employee health.

Michele Mehl, Founder and CEO of Excy, talks about creating a portable pedal exercise machine. James Rickards, Editor of Strategic Intelligence discusses his book "Aftermath: Seven Secrets of ...