Since the COVID-19 outbreak, millions of people have confined to their homes. The respective Governments have issued advisories to work from home and to follow some precautions while stepping outside the house. It has barred the people from working and following a healthy lifestyle. However, WalkingPad S1 can solve some of your woes by bringing the ability to walk within the house.

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WalkingPad S1 is an upgraded version of its predecessor with several new improvements. It is 20lbs lighter, takes 45% less pace and minimal noise. The smart treadmill is a perfect machine to keep living a healthy life even during tough times.  There are many advantages of having WalkingPad S1 at home for walking, jogging and running within the house.

Design

WalkingPad S1 is carved using premium materials and can be folded into a compact machine. It is 45% smaller than its predecessor and other competitors in the market. The lightweight WalkingPad S1 uses SMC material to enhance safety, durability and aesthetics.

Its belt is built using EVA material which provides better grip and reduces the impact on your knee. It measures 32.5-in x 20.4-in x 5.5-inch in size and weighs 61.3lbs.

The touchable panel on the WalkingPad S1 backside gives a summary of workout speed and data. You can easily control the brightness, speed, modes with a simple touch.

Speed Control 

There are three ways to control the speed. You can either use Remote Control, App Control or Feet Sensory Speed control as detailed below.

WalkingPad S1 houses Feet Sensory Technology which automatically adjusts pace on the basis of personalized training data and pressure change actually measures the position. While walking, moving towards the front side of the pad will accelerate the machine. Whereas the speed remains the same if you walk in the middle of the pad, it will slow down if you move back to the middle position of the pad. These are three different areas, through which you can accelerate, decelerate easily.

A dedicated remote is also attached to the WalkingPad to control it easily using physical touch. Next, you can download the KS Fit App on Android or iOS device to control the speed.

Safe and Secure

WalkingPad S1 use all the safety measures that are necessary for such a walking pad. In order to enhance the already present safety measure, the treadmill automatically stops if no movement is detected, it even sticks to a pre-set speed limit to avoid any injury. Further, the anti-slip mat is made out of EVA material with less friction coefficient.

More Productive with Private Gym

If you’re a fitness freak and want to maintain your physique during the global pandemic era, then WalkingPad S1 is the best choice. You can work while walking within your home, or can even take conference calls.

You can even watch movies, tv shows or listen to music while walking or running on the treadmill.

Portability

It can be easily stored under the bed, or sofa or you can set it against the wall. It can be folded and doesn’t take too much area to expand within the house.

Extensive Features using App

The KS Fit app enables some extensive features that are part and parcel of the WalkingPad S1. It allows the users to personalize training plan, manage workout data and share progress including stats from steps, calorie, and speed countries.

Technical Specifications

• Platform Height: 2.03-inch
• Belt Size: 17.3-inch
• Max Speed: 3.75mph
• Moto Power: 1.25hp
• Surface: SMC Material
• Display: LED Dot Matrix

Pricing

WalkingPad S1 is available via different perks starting from $469 including a single unit. However, you can gran WalkingPad S1 and Detachable Handlebar for $559. A pair of two WalkingPad S1 is available with a bundle worth $919, and 3X units costs $1359. You can grab it on discount from Indiegogo.

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Xiaomi Youpin is the Chinese brand’s crowdfunding platform and home to several amazing products that are launched in China. Last year, the brand made its debut outside China with the launch of the WalkingPad R1 Pro and Oclean X for the international market on Indiegogo. The crowdfunding exercises were hugely backed and that has prompted the company to launch an improved model of the foldable treadmill dubbed WalkingPad S1.

The WalkingPad S1 is an upgraded version of the WalkingPad R1 and it is 20lbs lighter than the previous version. It also takes up to 45% less space than the older model and operational noise has been minimized for a calm workout session. The frame and running belt are also manufactured using premium materials of the frame and the running belt.

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The design is similar to that of its predecessor and it includes the patented 180-degree foldable design that allows the WalkingPad S1 to be easily stored anywhere. Once folded, it takes less than 95% of space, and you can store it either vertically or horizontally at home or in your office.

This time around, Xiaomi is offering the WalkingPad S1 with front handles to provide additional balance to keep you safe while you exercise. The handlebar is sold separately and is of immense importance to senior users to help maintain safety. Even without the handlebar, the WalkingPad S1 comes with an in-built safety system to ensure your safety while working out. The S1 will automatically stop if no movements were detected on the running belt.

Also, the anti-slip mat is made out of EVA material which has less friction coefficient when exercising. The device can also be controlled using the remote control or the KS Fit App. Alternatively, it can be controlled by walking, and the Feet Sensory Speed Control Technology will adjust your speed automatically by monitoring the pace of your movement in real-time.

Furthermore, there is an LED touch panel on the front of the WalkingPad S1 provides which shows a clear summary of your workout speed and data. The panel also displays the speed, time, step, and the number of calories burned. Also, the LED panel is a touchscreen one can be toggled between manual and automatic modes.

The WalkingPad S1 foldable treadmill comes with a crowdfunding price of $469 but if you would like to also order the detachable handlebar, the price comes down to $599. Check out the Indiegogo page from the source link below.

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