FitBill f.Walk Smart Under Desk Treadmill Review 

The biggest challenge (and the biggest excuse) to working out is not having enough time. But imagine if you could get your workout in while working at your desk. That is exactly what under desk treadmills promise to do. Many of them don’t provide you enough range of motion to be effective. But there are a few that stand out from the pack. One of the best treadmill desks is the FitBill Smart.

The FitBill Smart under desk treadmill can be a great addition to your standing desk or to keep by your desk to help make sure you can be active during the workday. Let’s find out what makes this treadmill tick.

FitBill Smart Under Desk Treadmill

Frame

The flat frame design of the FitBill Smart under desk treadmill makes it ideal to slip under your desk. The compact footprint takes up just 24 inches by 59 inches allowing it to fit into even the most cramped of office environments.

The tread belt of the mini treadmill sits just 5 inches from the floor allowing for a natural motion while at your desk.

Walking Belt

The walking belt on the FitBill Smart under desk treadmill measures in at 18 inches by 47 inches. This gives you a decent amount of space to allow most people to get their natural stride while walking. It is not as large as a traditional standing treadmill but, as this unit is not designed to run on, it will be more than adequate for under desk operation.

Light and Transportable

The FitBill Smart under desk treadmill comes with transportation wheels for ease of movement around your office environment. Its lightweight of just 63 pounds adds to the ease of transport. Yet, this machine can still support up to 220 pounds of user weight.

Console

Despite its compact design, the FitBill Smart under desk treadmill does provide you with a simple console that is built into the main body of the unit. This provides you with ongoing feedback on all of your key training data, including speed, time, distance and calories burned.

Motor

Because it is designed as a walking treadmill as opposed to a running treadmill, the FitBill Smart under desk treadmill does not require as powerful a motor as a full standing treadmill. Instead of a max speed of 12 miles per hour, it only has to get up to a max speed of 3.7 miles per hour. As a result, this under desk model runs off of a 1.0 CHP motor. That is considerably less than a standing treadmill but double what you’ll find on most competing under-desk models. Not only does that make it smoother and more natural to walk on, but it also means that the FitBill Smart under desk treadmill is far quieter than the competition.

Remote Control

The FitBill Smart under desk treadmill comes with a remote control unit. This means that you can instantly adjust the speed of the walking belt without having to bend down to the floor.

App Compatible

The FitBill app allows you to control your treadmill from your smartphone. You are also able to download your key training diagnostics so that you can analyze your workout data

Auto Oiling System

The auto oiling system that is built into the FitBill Smart under desk treadmill makes maintenance virtually non-existent. Simply add a little oil in the oil compartment and the machine will make sure it gets to where it needs to go.

Assembly

Your purchase of the FitBill Smart under desk treadmill arrives fully assembled on your doorstep. That means that you can be up and walking as soon as you unbox it.

Warranty

The FitBill Smart under desk treadmill stands out from the crowd in terms of its warranty. You get a 10-year coverage on the frame, with two years on the motor and 12 months on the electronics.

Smooth Performance

Under desk treadmills are notorious for their uneven performance. However, the extra size of the motor on the Fitbill means that you don’t have to put up with these issues. The tread belt runs very smoothly, with no jerkiness or stops and starts.

What’s Not So Good

To be perfectly honest, when compared on an apples to apples basis, we have nothing bad to say about the FitBill Smart under desk treadmill. Of course, it is not as fast or as powerful as your standard full-body running treadmill. But, when you compare it to other under-desk treadmills, this machine is in a class above the majority of the competition.

If we were being really picky, we’d point out that the machine is not 100 percent quiet – but is still nowhere near as noisy as most under desk treadmills!

What Others Are Saying?

There are a large number of reviews for the FitBill Smart under desk treadmill online. The vast majority of them are very positive, with many people commenting on the smooth walking belt, the handy remote control and the sturdy build of the unit. The only negative comments relate to inconsistent quality control, with several reviewers mentioning that the frame was cracked on arrival. In each case, however, a replacement was quickly sent.

Final Thoughts

The FitBill Smart under desk treadmill stands out as a high performing, a quality walking treadmill that is both stylish and functional. It is available for a reasonable price and is backed up by a solid warranty. So, if you’re looking to burn extra calories at work and striving to minimize the time you spend sitting each day, this treadmill could be ideal for you.