ABL manufactures classroom furniture designed to put the student’s brain into its most optimal learning state.  All of our educational equipment has been created with neuroscience best practices in mind, which results in improved student performance, enhanced effectiveness of curricula, and children’s energy channeled toward learning.

ABL active learning and sensory equipment provides a non-distracting, silent way to allow children to move, fidget, wake their brains up and stay engaged and focused in the classroom. This makes it easy for schools to accommodate all learners, and keep the focus on serving the needs of the whole child. Action Based Learning aligns with the CDC framework for addressing health in schools, The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child, or WSCC model.To learn more about the science behind movement and learning educational furniture, check out Action Based Learning Training Academy. 

Benefits:

• Increases student mood and engagement in the classroom
• Improves student performance at school
• Enhances effectiveness of all curricula  
• Channels student’s energy toward learning

Brain Based Movement:

Promotes low intensity steady state movement (LISS), crossing the midline, optimizes blood flow and oxygen to the brain, & activates BDNF, coined "Miracle Gro" for the brain by Dr. John Ratey. BDNF activates the brain in the process known as neurogenesis- the growth of new brain cells. 

Pedal Desk Features:

Manufactured in the USA - Action Based Learning is the Manufacturer of the Original Pedal Desk. All Pedal Desks are steel welded and built for high frequency use in school settings. Desks are designed to hold up against even the most "active" students. Includes 10 yr direct from mfg extended warranty and factory direct discounts for schools. 

Designed specifically for this age group to support proper posture and movement appropriate for elementary age students.

• Ships Pre-Assembled
• Silent, non distracting movement
• Rear Foot Levelers can be adjusted for all floor types, and can accommodate uneven floors
• Adjustable Seat Height and tabletop height
• Tabletop lies flat for reading & writing in the classroom

Product Weighs 64lbs. 

Shipping Dimensions: 40" height, 48" width, 40" Depth, 110lb weight

Movement is user powered, there is no resistance on elementary pedal desks. Based on brain research, adding a certain level of exertion during the learning process can actually work to counteract the benefits of moving. The Pedal Desk for elementary students is designed to activate Low Intensity Steady State Movement (LISS). To learn more about LISS, view the Science and Research behind Action Based Learning)

Uses:

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION Children with pedals under their desk can work their legs in a motion similar to a bicycle, while participating in classroom discussion, or doing their classwork. Desk is user powered, making movement optional! Although rare, students not interested in moving, have the option to relax and listen in class! 

PARTNER WORK While one child pedals, their partner stands on a balance board on the opposite side of the pedal desk.

ADD ACADEMICS Teachers use the pedal movement to engage students in countless activities! For example: Students answer questions during instruction by either pedaling forward, backward, pausing, speeding up, or slowing down pedaling!

MORNING WAKE UP - Start the morning off right with a brain booster! Have students warm-up their brains with a Walk & Talk session ( suggested classroom activities provided by author Shoecraft, Lengel, Moize in ABL Books & Manuals)

GO FULLY KINESTHETIC! Outfit an entire classroom with multiperson pedal desks, and various movement stations (video below). Research indicates variety is KEY when implementing alternative seating and kinesthetic desks into an active classroom

OR START SMALL - start with 1 single pedal desk into your classroom & implement rotation schedule for all students to benefit from the movement!

Student Pedal Desk [6-12th Grade]

Student Pedal Desks for middle and high school classrooms include adjustable resistance to accommodate all physical capabilities. Tabletop and seat height are also adjustable. The pedal desk is the #1 most popular desk for middle and high school classrooms! The pedal motion is similar to a bicycle and students and teachers love it! Students pedal while they participate in regular classroom activities. The silent pedals don't interfere with classroom instruction or activities.

BENEFITS OF THE PEDAL DESK:

• Improves academic achievement
• Improves mood and behavior
• Students are excited to learn and actively engaged in the classroom
• The pedal desk is designed specifically to put the brain and body into its most optimal learning state. Promotes Low Intensity Steady State movement (LISS), optimizes blood flow and oxygen to the brain & activates BDNF, coined "Miracle Gro" for the brain by Dr. John Ratey. BDNF activates the brain in the process known as neurogenesis - the growth of new brain cells. YES - using the pedal desk is actually growing new brain cells!

Manufactured in the USA - Action Based Learning is the manufacturer of the Original Pedal Desk. All Pedal Desks are steel welded and built for high frequency use in school settings. Desks are designed to hold up against even the most "active" students.

Product Weighs 80lbs. 

Shipping Dimensions: 40" height, 48" width, 60" Depth, 120lb weight

• Ships pre-assembled
• Silent, non distracting movement
• Rear Foot Levelers can be adjusted for all floor types and can accommodate uneven floors
• Adjustable Seat Height
• Adjustable Tabletop Height
• Tabletop lies flat for reading & writing in the classroom
  
• Movement is user powered, with adjustable resistance

Uses:

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION - Children with pedals under their desk can work their legs in a motion similar to a bicycle while participating in classroom discussion or doing their classwork. 

Desk is user powered, making movement optional! Although rare, students not interested in moving have the option to relax and listen in class! 

PARTNER WORK - While one child pedals, their partner stands on a balance board on the opposite side of the pedal desk.

ADD ACADEMICS - Teachers use the pedal movement to engage students in countless activities! For example: Students answer questions during instruction by either pedaling forward, backward, pausing, speeding up, or slowing down pedaling!

MORNING WAKE UP - Start the morning off right with a brain booster! Have students warm-up their brains with a Walk & Talk session (suggested classroom activities provided by author Shoecraft, Lengel, & Moize in ABL Books & Manuals).

GO FULLY KINESTHETIC! - Outfit an entire classroom with multiple pedal desks and various movement stations. Research indicates variety is KEY when implementing alternative seating and kinesthetic desks into an active classroom.

OR START SMALL! - Start with 1 single pedal desk in your classroom & implement a rotation schedule for all students to benefit from the movement!

Action Based Learning Kinesthetic Classroom Furniture

• #1 in Quality and Durability  We stand by our reputation for building furniture "Rock Solid and Safe for Kids". ABL is the original manufacturer of the kinesthetic desk and remains the only Made in the USA brand guaranteeing the highest quality on the market. Kinesthetic desks are heavy duty, steel welded and designed to withstand even the toughest use. Built to last 10+ years with high frequency use
• #1 in Research and Design  Kinesthetic desks are designed based on extensive research and collaboration with experts in child development, neuroscience, and education. This includes a laser focus on proper ergonomics at each grade level. If a product does not provide a real brain based solution for a child, it will not make it past design. 
• School Partnerships ABL partners with schools to provide longterm support to set your school apart and prepare our educators for success. ABL provides training and certifications for kinesthetic classroom educators on implementation and action based learning strategies that can be applied school wide.
• Full turnkey for large orders  Schools work closely with their personal ABL coordinator from start to finish. Request a free needs assessment with an educational consultant customerservice@kidsfit.com

Why buy direct from manufacturer?

• Extended Warranty Program covers service, repairs, or replacement units
• Pre-Assembly equipment is ready to use right out the box! Includes Safety Standard Guarantee
• Discounts Low Cost Guarantee  direct from the manufacturer pricing
• Trade In Program manufacturer's direct trade in programs available for product upgrades 
• Made in the USA and built to withstand high-frequency use in commercial settings. The quality and durability of equipment far exceed market standards.
• Training  Our ABL training team is made up of a team of experts in children's health, wellness, and education. ABL Trainers offer virtual and face to face training on site at your facility to align your staff and set your program up for success.
• Coaching  ABL Trainers offer short and long term coaching plans to provide facilitators guidance and support in enhancing your program
• Certifications ABL Online Academy offers a full range of certifications for facilitators to work in a hands on learning environment to become experts in the field.

Pedal Desk Voted #1 Classroom Product

The Student Pedal Desk (Grades 3–5) is built for today’s classrooms, offering an ergonomic, adjustable workstation that supports learning through movement. It brings flexible seating to a new level by applying the science behind how the brain responds to light, steady activity during academic work.

Low Intensity Steady State movement, often called a flow state, is the most effective movement pattern for learning. This is not a workout machine. The Pedal Desk is designed to gently increase blood flow and oxygen to the brain while supporting neurogenesis, the natural process of creating new brain cells that occurs when we move.

The adjustable tabletop and seat height support personalized learning, and the silent, non-distracting pedal base allows students to move, fidget, and stay alert without disrupting others. Schools can easily use this tool to meet the needs of all learners and support the whole child.

To learn more about the science behind movement and learning, explore Action Based Learning training through in-person professional development, online courses, or teacher certifications. Action Based Learning methodology can be used with or without furniture, making it highly adaptable for any classroom.

Benefits

• Increases student engagement

• Supports improved academic outcomes

• Improves mood and classroom behavior

• Encourages excitement and participation in learning

Brain Based Movement

The Pedal Desk is intentionally designed to place the brain and body in an optimal learning state.

• Promotes Low Intensity Steady State movement

• Encourages crossing the midline

• Supports healthy blood flow and oxygen to the brain

• Activates BDNF, often called “Miracle Gro” for the brain, which supports neurogenesis

Features

• Manufactured in the USA

• Original Pedal Desk built by Action Based Learning

• Steel welded construction for high-frequency school use

• Ten-year extended warranty

• Designed specifically for upper-elementary posture and movement needs

• Silent, non-distracting movement

• Ships pre-assembled

• Adjustable seat height and tabletop height

• Tabletop lies flat for reading and writing

• Rear foot levelers accommodate all floor types, including uneven surfaces

• Product weight: 64 lbs

• Shipping dimensions: 40" H x 48" W x 40" D, 110 lbs

Movement is entirely user-powered. There is no resistance on elementary models, since added exertion can reduce the cognitive benefits of light movement. The Pedal Desk is intentionally designed for gentle, steady activity.

Classroom Uses

Classroom Instruction
Students can pedal lightly while participating in discussions or completing assignments. Movement is optional, so students may also remain still when needed.

Partner Work
One student pedals while a partner uses a balance board on the opposite side of the desk.

Integrating Academics
Teachers can use pedal motions as response options (forward, backward, pause, speed up, slow down) during instruction and review activities.

Morning Warm-Ups
Begin the day with a short movement routine or a Walk and Talk activity to activate the brain.

Full Kinesthetic Classroom
Combine multiple Pedal Desks with other movement stations for a fully kinesthetic environment. Research supports rotating movement opportunities for best results.

Start Small
Many classrooms begin with a single Pedal Desk and use a rotation schedule so every student can benefit.

ABL manufactures classroom furniture designed to put the student’s brain into its most optimal learning state.  All of our educational equipment has been created with neuroscience best practices in mind, which results in improved student performance, enhanced effectiveness of curricula, and children’s energy channeled toward learning.

ABL active learning and sensory equipment provides a non-distracting, silent way to allow children to move, fidget, wake their brains up and stay engaged and focused in the classroom. This makes it easy for schools to accommodate all learners, and keep the focus on serving the needs of the whole child. Action Based Learning aligns with the CDC framework for addressing health in schools, The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child, or WSCC model.To learn more about the science behind movement and learning educational furniture, check out Action Based Learning Training Academy. 

Benefits:

• Increases student mood and engagement in the classroom
• Improves student performance at school
• Enhances effectiveness of all curricula  
• Channels student’s energy toward learning

Brain Based Movement:

Promotes low intensity steady state movement (LISS), crossing the midline, optimizes blood flow and oxygen to the brain, & activates BDNF, coined "Miracle Gro" for the brain by Dr. John Ratey. BDNF activates the brain in the process known as neurogenesis- the growth of new brain cells. 

 Varsity Pedal Desk (5) Features:

Manufactured in the USA - Action Based Learning is the Manufacturer of the Original Pedal Desk. All Pedal Desks are steel welded and built for high frequency use in school settings. Desks are designed to hold up against even the most "active" students. Includes 10 yr direct from mfg extended warranty and factory direct discounts for schools. 

Designed specifically for this age group to support proper posture and movement appropriate for elementary age students.

• Ships Pre-Assembled
• Silent, non distracting movement
• Rear Foot Levelers can be adjusted for all floor types, and can accommodate uneven floors
• Adjustable Seat Height and tabletop height
• Tabletop lies flat for reading & writing in the classroom
• Weight Limit: 300lbs

Movement is user powered, for our varsity pedal desks. Based on brain research, adding a certain level of exertion during the learning process can actually work to counteract the benefits of moving. The Varsity Pedal Desk for students is designed to activate Low Intensity Steady State Movement (LISS). To learn more about LISS, view the Science and Research behind Action Based Learning)

Uses:

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION Students with pedals under their desk can work their legs in a motion similar to a bicycle, while participating in classroom discussion, or doing their classwork. Desk is user powered, making movement optional! Although rare, students not interested in moving, have the option to relax and listen in class! 

PARTNER WORK While one child pedals, their partner stands on a balance board on the opposite side of the pedal desk.

ADD ACADEMICS Teachers use the pedal movement to engage students in countless activities! For example: Students answer questions during instruction by either pedaling forward, backward, pausing, speeding up, or slowing down pedaling!

MORNING WAKE UP - Start the morning off right with a brain booster! Have students warm-up their brains with a Walk & Talk session ( suggested classroom activities provided by author Shoecraft, Lengel, Moize in ABL Books & Manuals)

GO FULLY KINESTHETIC! Outfit an entire classroom with multiperson varsity pedal desks, and various movement stations (video below). Research indicates variety is KEY when implementing alternative seating and kinesthetic desks into an active classroom

OR START SMALL - start with 1 (5) varsity pedal desks into your classroom & implement rotation schedule for all students to benefit from the movement!