My friend, Gloria, has been using an “under desk” exercise bike for years. It works really well for her, so I thought I might give it a try. I bought the thing for $149 + tax and was honestly not expecting much. I have been very, very surprised with how much I like it. It is very quiet and as unobtrusive as can be expected.  They even have a web site that converts my efforts on the cycle to steps and calories and posts it on Fitbit for more.

My current job and the location of our house does not allow me to do much walking. I am hoping this will be a solution to that problem.  I did an hour and a half the first day and a couple of hours the second day. I think I am going to try to get a couple of hours per day on the thing. I have to be doing a fairly non-intensive task at my desk, but I honestly have quite a bit of that. Also, I probably need to get a better office chair for this although my current one is at least adequate to the task.