Rebel Treadmill 1000 Review

The Rebel Treadmill 1000 for use with standing treadmill desk doesn’t look like much on first impressions because there is just the belt and the casing for the motor with a small, boxy control panel that look stuck in the eighties but the designers insisted it is attractive, functional and highly beneficial for health.

The important point here is where it says “designed for use with standing treadmill desk”; not only are you meant to use it at work at your desk, the accompanying Rebel Desk desk is not included here. Whether or not the product is the “most stylish walking treadmill on the market” is open to debate but what is more important is if it can prove to be beneficial for workers.

The good looks of this belt are not that important because it needs to be simplistic and is designed to be keep under a desk, not out and proud in the middle of the room. The steel look is nice but the low profile is more beneficial as it does fit nicely under the desk, is easy to step onto and adds to the simplistic look. This is meant to be a plug-in-and-go sort of machine that workers don’t really have to think about and buyers say that it is pretty easy to set up and use.

The 250lb maximum user weight and simple motion make it pretty accessible to all users – apart from those trying it out in high heels – and this is helped by the light weight and transport wheels for moving it around. Also, while it is easy to laugh at the design of the control box, the small size and simple controls mean it can easily sit on the desk and not get in the way. All users have to do is press start, choose their speed and walk.

What downsides have been mentioned in negative reviews of this Rebel Treadmill 1000?

There are a few topics of conversation regarding this treadmill where users can take one of two sides – the positive one or the negative one. The first of these is the speed. A top speed of 2mph means that this is pretty slow for a treadmill and while some appreciate this because it means it is not dangerous to use while multitasking, it is too slow for others to feel enough of a benefit.

There is also a mixed response to the noise produced; some say quiet enough but it is “clunky” according to one buyer, which could be distracting in an office. An interesting side note here comes from the “customers who bought this item also bought” section – either one of the Rebel Desk adjustable desks, which is not a big surprise, or a bottle of belt lubricant. This suggests that it needs maintenance to retain its smooth motion.

Summary: does this Rebel 2mph Desk Treadmill still come recommended with these limitations in mind?

The most important pat of the feedback for this machine has to be the multiple users claiming to have seen the promoted benefits in fitness, well-being and weight loss, gains that they attribute to not only being able to move more in the workplace but the qualities and design of the product.

The Rebel treadmill may be slow and there may be far too much emphasis in the product descriptions on its looks but it is still beneficial and gives buyers what they need in that office environment in terms of user-friendly design, portability and ease of use.

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