I’m proficient Walking mats (I know it’s weird, but I’ll review the living equipment for fitness equipment). After testing a lot, I really thought I’ve seen what all categories offer. That was before I heard about the Urevo Cyberpad, which allowed users to walk at 14% inclination, the highest I’ve seen on the market.
It also has a lot of other cool features (I’ll get these later), but what really stands out is the tilt. If you are looking for a walking mat that can give you a more challenging workout, but you really don’t want to run, this is the one for you.
Photo: Adrienne
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The CyberPad setup requires zero brain power (the way I like it). I use it out of the box and start running in minutes. I’ve tested another Urevo machine and found one that is easy to unwrap and set up. The company seems to be doing a good job of producing products ready for use. The side of this machine is 70.6 pounds, and I expect it to be through the tilt mechanism. But it’s easy to turn around and get in place under the table where I stand.
The inclination stands out on level 9, depending on how you position the machine’s rear foot at 9% or 14%. I suspect I might feel a little shaky and try to tilt all the way, but the machine itself feels very stable.
Photo: Adrienne
From the perspective of aerobic exercise, it is difficult to maintain a 14% inclination over the long term. It feels like you’re hiking. But it’s not that challenging that you can’t do it while you work. To me, this is very important. I like to take a step on the walking mat, but sometimes I want to improve my fitness in more important ways. Sadly, I haven’t figured out how to run while working – even high-speed walking can make it hard for me to type – but steep hillside walks are a great proxy and won’t make reading or writing harder. This machine allows you to do this without having to bring money or space to a heavy duty treadmill.
