The Mr Walking Pads Blog
Simple guides on walking pads, treadmills and exercising at home in Kenya. Steps, weight loss, costs, noise, safety and care, written by the team that sells and services the machine.
Second Hand Walking Pad or Treadmill in Kenya: What to Check
Buying a second hand walking pad or used treadmill in Kenya? Ten checks to make before you pay, the common faults to look for, and how it compares with buying new.
Are Walking Pads Safe? Risks, Who Should Avoid Them and Tips
Are walking pads safe? Yes, for most people with sensible habits. The main risks, who should check with a doctor first, and 10 simple safety rules for home use.
Can Dogs Use a Walking Pad? How to Train Your Dog Safely
Yes, many dogs can use a walking pad with training and close supervision. How to introduce your dog, safe speeds and session lengths, and the mistakes to avoid.
How Many Calories Do Steps Burn? 1,500 to 12,000 Steps
How many calories 1,500, 10,000 and 12,000 steps burn, how many steps it takes to burn 1,000 calories, and how long each takes on a walking pad, in one table.
How to Start a Walking Pad: A Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide
How to start a walking pad, step by step: set-up, controls, your first walk, a simple two-week plan for beginners, and how to look after it.
Walking Pad Safety Around Children and Pets
How to keep a walking pad treadmill safe around children and pets at home: storage, supervision, and what to teach older children before they use it.
Indoor Walking Pad vs Running Outdoors in Nairobi
Indoor walking pad vs outdoor running in Nairobi, compared on weather, air quality, safety after dark and cost.
How to Lubricate a Walking Pad: Where, How Often and Which Oil
How to lubricate a walking pad step by step: where to apply the lubricant, how often to oil the belt and which oil to use.
Walking After Meals: Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure
What a short walk after eating can do for blood sugar and blood pressure, based on WHO and general public health guidance. For general information only.
Walking Pad vs Gym Membership: The Real Cost in Nairobi
How long a KSh 24,800 walking pad takes to pay for itself against a Nairobi gym membership, with the break-even maths for budget, mid-range and premium gyms.
Walking Pad Electricity Cost in Kenya: Does It Use a Lot?
Does a walking pad use a lot of electricity? About KSh 4 to 9 an hour in Kenya. Cost per hour and per month, what it adds to your bill or tokens, and the watts.
Is a Walking Pad Worth It in Kenya? An Honest Answer
An honest look at whether a walking pad is worth buying in Kenya: who it suits, who should skip it, and the real cost compared with a gym.
Is a Walking Pad Loud? Noise and Your Neighbours
How much noise a walking pad makes, how your floor type changes it, and how to cut vibration for neighbours below in a Kenyan apartment.
How to Use a Walking Pad While Working: Step-by-Step Setup
How to set up and use a walking pad while working from home, step by step: desk height, walking speed, posture and video calls.
How Long Does It Take to Walk 10,000 Steps on a Walking Pad?
How long 10,000 steps takes on a walking pad at 3, 4, 5 and 6 km/h, how to split it through the day, and how running intervals cut the time.
How Many Steps a Day to Lose Weight? Targets by Age and Goal
How many steps a day to lose weight: 8,000 to 10,000 for most adults, targets by age, how many steps to lose 10 pounds (4.5 kg), and how to reach them indoors.
Foldable Walking Pad Treadmill
A foldable walking pad treadmill for home and office. Walk at 1 to 6 km/h under a desk, or lift the handrail and run at up to 14 km/h.
KSh24,800