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LifePro FlexStride: under-desk pedal unit with Bluetooth
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The LifePro FlexStride is a small pedal unit that sits on the floor in front of any chair. Its elliptical pedal motion and Bluetooth app link are what make it different: the listing claims it is the only manual pedal exerciser on the UK market that connects to a phone. It suits desk workers, older users and anyone wanting light, regular leg movement rather than a full workout.
- Type
- Under-desk elliptical pedal
- Desk surface
- None
- Resistance
- 8 levels
- Noise
- Described as whisper quiet
- Fit range
- Not stated
In its favour
- Bluetooth app tracking with no mains power or cable needed, per the listing.
- An elliptical pedal motion with eight resistance settings.
- At 12 kg and 57.7 x 47 x 32.8 cm it fits under most desks and moves easily.
Good to know
- A pedal unit gives a gentler workout than a full bike or bike desk.
- The listing gives no max user weight or chair height guidance.
Our take
How the FlexStride works
Rather than turning in a circle like a bike crank, the pedals follow an elliptical path, closer to a slow stride. The listing gives a maximum stride length of 45.72 cm and a speed range of 20 to 90 RPM. There are eight resistance settings, set by push buttons, so you can keep it gentle during calls or push harder in a break.
It is self-powered. There is no mains lead, so it can go under a desk, beside a sofa or in an office without a nearby socket.
Tracking and the app
An LCD on the unit shows your session, and the Bluetooth link sends calories, time and progress to a smartphone app. LifePro also mentions free workout videos and lifetime customer support. The listing does not name the app or describe what else it offers, so do not expect structured training plans like those on a connected bike.
Size and placement
Amazon lists the FlexStride at 57.7 by 47 by 32.8 cm and 12 kg. That height is worth checking against your desk. Under a standard desk with a normal chair it should clear, but a low desk or a keyboard tray could catch your knees at the top of the stride. The listing does not give a maximum user weight or advice on chair height.
Against the other desk options
The Lifepro FlexCycle is the closest alternative. It uses a circular pedal motion and adds arm pedals and resistance bands, while the FlexStride sticks to the leg-only elliptical action with Bluetooth. The FitDesk 3.0 is in a different class: a whole folding bike with a desk, giving a harder workout but taking far more space.
Verdict
Pick the LifePro FlexStride if you want a quiet, cable-free pedal unit for under your desk and like the idea of logging sessions on your phone. It will not replace a proper exercise bike for fitness training. If you also want arm work, the Lifepro FlexCycle adds arm pedals, and if you want a full bike with a work surface, the FitDesk 3.0 is the better choice.
Compared with alternatives in: Best desk exercise bikes for working from home
Amazon listing title: LifePro FlexStride Under Desk Pedal Exerciser – Bluetooth, 8 Levels, Blue