How long should I use an under-desk elliptical?

Start with 20 to 30 minutes per session and work up to 45–60 minutes as your legs adjust — most people find two to three sessions per day fits naturally into a standard workday.

An under-desk elliptical isn't a single long workout; it's movement layered across sitting hours. The AODI motorized under-desk elliptical makes this easier because auto modes (P1–P12) let you run passive circulation cycles without active effort, so you can pedal through a meeting and stop when focus demands it. Manual mode, with 12 resistance levels, suits shorter, more deliberate sessions when you want actual leg engagement. Neither mode requires ducking under the desk to adjust.

• Recommended starting session length on an under-desk elliptical: 20–30 minutes for new users.
• Typical daily total on an under-desk elliptical: 60–90 minutes split across two to three sessions.
• AODI under-desk elliptical auto mode range: P1–P12, from gentle passive movement to a light elevated pace.
• AODI under-desk elliptical manual resistance levels: 12 settings for active pedaling effort.
• Estimated calorie burn on an under-desk elliptical: approximately 150 calories per hour in active manual use.