Hit your daily step goal with Amazon’s bestselling compact treadmill — it’s on sale for only $180

It’s early January, when a consumer’s thoughts turn to getting, or staying, in shape. And sure, you can bundle up and brave the sub-freezing temps for a couple of hours a day, but that makes it a lot harder to maintain a regimen and meet your goal. Better to score yourself some home fitness equipment. We can help. Whether you live in a small space or you don’t want a bulky cardio machine hogging your living room, a compact treadmill is a terrific option for bulking up your daily step count. You can walk while you watch your favorite show, take in a true-crime podcast or listen to some tunes. Hey, some TikTokkers even place theirs under a standing desk and walk while they work. Movement is movement, and it’s all super-healthy. And that’s where Amazon’s bestselling Sperax Walking Pad comes in, especially as it’s $120 off right now!

Why is it a good deal?

The Sperax Walking Pad is marked 33% off right now, which would already be a great deal. But right now Amazon is offering an additional $20 off coupon — simply check the coupon box on the product page before purchasing. That brings the price down to a very attractive $180. And according to our research, this is the lowest this treadmill’s been all year.

What do I need this?

The Sperax Walking pad is Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling compact treadmill. It’s only 4.6 inches high and 48 inches long, so you can slide it under your sofa or your bed when you’re not using it. It’s also only 40 pounds, which is light enough that you can probably pull it out on your own but just heavy enough that you might sweat a little while doing so.

Keep in mind, this is really meant for walking, not jogging or running. It only goes up to about 3.8 mph, and it doesn’t have handlebars to hold onto. You choose the speed with the included remote control, while an LED display on the top of the tread shows your speed, distance, time and even calories burned in real time. Also great: It has an anti-slip belt and a strong dampening system, so you won’t make too much noise in the house.

Walking is a great workout for your physical and mental health. While there are the obvious benefits of exercise, according to a study published in Health Promotion Perspectives in 2018, people who briskly walked for about 10 minutes per day found that their mood improved. And according to an article published by Harvard Health, walking for just 20 minutes a day, five days a week, could boost your immune system.

What reviewers say:

Of course, being the bestselling treadmill on Amazon comes with some serious good reviews. More than 1,600 customers give it five out of five stars.

“I love my walking pad!” gushed one gaga Amazon reviewer. “I normally would get about 2,000 steps daily, since I sit at a desk all day. Since I’ve got this walking pad, I’ve been hitting my 10K step goal EVERY DAY! I feel better and even dropped a few pounds. Do yourself a favor and get one.”

Looking to drop a few pounds? Get a load of this multitasker: “I turned my workstation into a fitness space with a lift-up desk and this treadmill. I have walked an hour a day since receiving it and lost three pounds in the first week.”

“Excellent addition to my home office,” shared another happy shopper. “Here’s why I love it: The walking pad is slim and [the] design is perfect for my home office. It doesn’t take up much space when not in use and I can easily store it away. Setting up the walking pad was a breeze. I appreciate the simplicity of the controls making it user-friendly for all fitness levels. One of the standout features is how quietly it operates. I can walk without disturbing others in the house.”

However, one thing to reiterate is that the walking pad is only 48 inches long, and the actual walking belt is about 40 inches. If you’re tall, you may have to slightly shorten your stride depending on your speed.

One 4-star reviewer explained: “I guess I have a much longer stride than others. If I try to walk at my normal speed, 3.6 mph, I’m constantly stepping on the front rail and feeling the back roller on the back stride. I can still walk at that speed, but each stride has to be exact. It’s fine if I drop it to 3.2 mph. But most of the time I’m using my laptop so it drops to 2.0 mph. No problem there.”

All things considered, it’s a great little machine. When it’s too cold to go outside or you just can’t step away from your desk, the Sperax Walking Pad is a good option for getting your stride on.

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.