Does cycling distract employees from their work?

No. At low intensity it has the opposite effect. Light pedalling raises BDNF and supports focus.

What kind of equipment do we need?

Any desk bike with a pedal crank arm. The SitZip sensor attaches to existing equipment; no need to replace bikes you already own.

Is this only for people who are already fit?

No. The app's tracking and rewards are designed for sedentary office workers, not athletes.

How much time does it take to manage?

After the initial QR-code rollout (one afternoon), the dashboards are passive. Most admins check the leaderboard weekly.

Can remote and hybrid workers participate?

Yes. Anyone with a SitZip tracker on a home bike joins the same leaderboard.

Business

You bought your office desk bikes. SitZip gets your team to actually use them.

Without motivation, accountability, or a little friendly rivalry, those bikes quickly turn into expensive coat racks. Providing the equipment is only step one; SitZip provides the complete hardware and software package that turns passive equipment into a daily habit.

SitZip team leaderboard — desk bike distance rankings

Quick summary

The problem isn't the bikes. It's the silence around them. Once the novelty wears off, employees stop pedalling because there's no proof their effort matters.
SitZip retrofits the bikes you already own with a small pedal-arm sensor + a custom QR-coded sticker per bike. No IT setup, no new equipment, no battery swap on day one.
Friendly competition is the engagement engine. Live leaderboards (company-wide, by department, weekly sprints) tap into the same psychology that makes Strava and step-counters sticky. Distance, calories, and active minutes are visible to everyone.
You get the dashboard your HR and finance teams need: participation rates, active-minutes-per-employee trends, and exportable reports to justify the spend.
Remote, hybrid, and in-office all join the same leaderboard. One tracker per home bike, same app, same rivalry; no second-class participation.

If you're rolling out (or rescuing) a corporate desk-bike programme, get a tailored quote or see a sample company dashboard.

The "make it smart" kit: upgrade your entire fleet in minutes

Forget sourcing hardware, checking compatibility, or dealing with complicated IT setups. We ship a complete, ready-to-install package that makes your current bikes smart instantly.

Every SitZip package includes:

Smart sensors: track speed, distance, and active time with zero technical know-how.
Custom QR-code stickers: peel, stick, and let employees connect to the right desk bike in seconds.
Pre-installed batteries: everything works right out of the box, saving your facilities team hours of setup time.

How SitZip changes the game

Once your bikes are connected, the app does the heavy lifting to keep your team pedaling.

Turn pedalling into a competition. Tap into human nature. Launch monthly sprints, department rivalries, and weekly goals. We replace the dread of exercise with the thrill of winning.
Frictionless onboarding. Employees scan the QR code on the bike, log in with their work email, and instantly connect their iOS or Android device.
Live leaderboards. Track distance, active time, and calories across the whole company to drive action and boost morale.
Proof for leadership. Stop guessing if your wellness program is working: real-time dashboards, exportable participation reports, and hard data to justify your investment.

Mockup of the SitZip corporate admin dashboard. Shows active-user counts, total weekly km, top-employee leaderboard, and a department-by-department horizontal bar chart with participation rate trend. — The admin view your HR and finance teams will actually use — live participation, department leaderboards, and exportable reports.

Desk bikes help your team focus

Short bouts of light-intensity exercise can result in an immediate increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor, leading to improved memory and executive function immediately following the activity.

— Exercise and the Brain, Harvard Health Publishing

Use cases for the modern workplace

Enhancing corporate wellness. Employees actually use SitZip's interactive, daily wellness tools instead of just collecting gym subsidies.
Boosting team engagement. Friendly competition breaks down barriers and encourages cross-department collaboration.
Supporting hybrid teams. Remote and in-office employees can join the same leaderboards, staying connected and motivated.

SitZip delivers measurable improvements in employee participation, morale, and focus. Physical activity leads to greater productivity and less fatigue; our analytics give you a clear, data-backed view of your active workplace.

Frequently asked questions

Ready to upgrade your fleet? Get a quote or see what a company dashboard looks like.