Small-space picks

Walking pads are the one category where the manufacturer's height figure is genuinely useful: the unit is the deck, so a 9–12 cm slab raises you barely at all. That makes them the only cardio option that reliably clears a ceiling fan for tall users.

Good to know

Do walking pads fit under a bed or sofa?

Most are 9–12 cm tall and 100–110 cm long. Measure your bed clearance: a divan base with storage usually has none.