I got this under-desk treadmill and it changed my life, and it just crashed to $127 for Prime Day

the DeerRun Q1 Mini treadmill with a person walking on the pad wearing hoka sneakers, with a tom's guide prime day deals badge
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I used to think people who used under-desk treadmills — also called walking pads — were weird. Why walk, I thought, when one can sit? Well, then I got an under-desk treadmill, and I actually look forward to using it.

I've tried all of the WFH hacks — a kneeling chair, a standing desk, etc — but now that I've got this home treadmill, I don't think I can ever live without one. Right now the DeerRun Q1 Mini is just $127 on Amazon, which is its second lowest price ever.

Here's why I think this is a great Prime Day deal.

DeerRun Q1 Mini
DeerRun Q1 Mini: was $149 now $127 at Amazon

The DeerRun Q1 Mini is the perfect walking pad for my apartment. It's the smallest under-desk treadmill DeerRun makes, which is ideal for my 1-bedroom space. It's not exactly lightweight, but it's much more maneuverable than alternatives. I can tuck it away beside my standing desk between uses.

Although I haven't written my review of the DeerRun Q1 Mini yet, I'm probably going to give it 4 or 4.5 stars. The Q1 Mini has everything I want in an under-desk treadmill: it's small; it's relatively portable (all things considered); and it has a handy remote. It's quiet while operating, and even has an app.

The app (called PitPat, how cute!) is full of workouts and routines. While I haven't used any of these yet — I've just been using the Q1 Mini as an under-desk treadmill while working — this means the Q1 Mini can be more than just a walking pad.

If your floor is uneven, the Q1 Mini has adjustable feet so you can make sure the treadmill is balanced wherever it is. The treadmill also has handy wheels at the front, so you can put it in any place you desire with ease.

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Erin Bashford
Staff Writer, Reviews

Erin Bashford is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering reviews. She has a Masters in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of East Anglia. As an ex-barista and avid home cook, she's got a soft spot for coffee and home tech; as a proud music nerd, she's always on the hunt for the best headphones, speakers, and earbuds. In her spare time you can find her reading, practising yoga, writing, or stressing over today’s NYT Games.

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