Gyms have opened up, and our workout routines have finally achieved a certain semblance of normalcy at this point! However, if you’re still a bit of a lazy bum (like me), and actually landing up at the gym can feel like a task on most days – then this collection of designs is for you. This collection of exercise equipment will not only motivate you to work out in the comfort of your own home, but will also ensure you stick to your daily exercise routine in the future. From a clever and thoughtful home gym that merges with your living room to an electric bike that doubles up as a exercise machine – these innovative exercise equipment will prevent you from skipping leg day!
1. AROUND
This concept for a spinning bike called AROUND tries to have a softer look as compared to those super serious exercise bikes you see in the gyms. The light gray color makes it more approachable and the flywheel body design makes it ideal to have at home, as part of your living room furniture, or even in your bedroom. The mood board for their design concept includes mollusks and portable water purifiers as well as other previous designs from Yifeeling.
Why is it noteworthy?
This exercise bike also has a tuyere-like design instead of just the regular faucet handle seen on exercise machines so you get a bit of breeze while you’re spinning. This should be able to simulate the air flowing through you at least if you’re biking outdoors. There’s a small monitor in the handle so you can watch something while biking as some find it a bit boring to just cycle indoors.
What we like
- The tuyere-like design allows you to get a bit of breeze while spinning
- Soft aesthetics
What we dislike
- The seat looks pretty uncomfortable
2. Bounce
Bownce is a compact, technology-driven IoT ball designed to enhance workouts by training various muscle groups. Marketed as the first of its kind, it’s small and portable, suitable for use in the office, backyard, or any room at home. Resembling a punching bag alternative, it allows the ball to move freely and rebound, making exercise sessions engaging without being intimidating. Ideal for beginners, its simplicity and unobtrusive design are appealing features. Additionally, the IoT capability offers connectivity benefits, though its long-term engagement factor remains a personal consideration for users seeking an innovative fitness tool.
Why is it noteworthy?
Bownce offers a worthy design that blends portability and technological innovation, making workouts, tracking and even results wherever you go. Its IoT capabilities enhance user engagement, while its non-intimidating size appeals to beginners. By transforming a traditional punching bag concept into a compact ball, Bounce uniquely combines effectiveness with convenience, promoting fitness versatility.
What we like
- Has a tiny portable form that takes away any excuses of not working out while on the road
- Simulates boxing, a more fresh approach to staying fit using IoT
What we dislike
- The concept does not emphasise how to amp up your workout or does it support an online coach.
3. Tempo Move
This compact home gym is more than just an exercise assistant. This fitness accessory is designed to stand next to your furniture in the living room and eliminate your runs to the store room for gymming. Tempo Move is a sublime blend of materials, colors, and finishes, which makes it a discrete piece of furniture to turn your living space into a home gym.
Why is it noteworthy?
The workout equipment goes behind the fabric cabinet while the top feature an iPhone dock compatible with iPhone XR and upward. With the unique combination of furniture and gym, Tempo Move connects to any large screen TV to let you see your exercise routine and have the trainers coach you in real-time.
What we like
- The console houses within its cabinetry 16 weight plates, 4 weight collars, 2 dumbbells, and a heart rate monitor
What we dislike
- No complaints!
4. The GYMO-FIT
Meet the GYMO-FIT concept motorbike that has the typical urban commuter vibes, and a sturdy exercise bike to keep fit. The uncertain times in the last couple of years have prompted people to go for home fitness setups – that’s why exercise bikes have grown in popularity in recent times.
Why is it noteworthy?
This concept bike doubles as a two-wheeler at least and doesn’t sit in a lonely corner in your living room, in case you give up on your fitness regime. It’s a combination of an electric bike with aerobic and anaerobic fitness equipment. GYMO has three different modes when parked sturdily on the stand.
What we like
- Functions as a two-wheeler and an exercise equipment
What we dislike
- We’re not sure if it’s truly a viable option in the real world
5. Castleflexx
Castleflexx is “a multi-purpose stretching and strength tool designed to help athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone with chronic pain improve both their flexibility, core strength, and mobility.”
Why is it noteworthy?
What Castleflexx essentially does is, it focuses on the posterior chain of the lower limb by stretching the soft tissues of your toes, foot, calf, and hamstring. It helps your fascial and nerve tissue release, in turn, improving issues related to lower back pain, herniated discs, and plantar fasciitis. Casteflexx’s goal is to make ‘Prehab’ an easy and accessible process, and to ensure people can prevent injuries from even happening!
What we like
- Crafted from sustainable materials
- Has a universal appeal to different types of users
What we dislike
- No complaints!
6. The Fiture
Fitness mirrors are not completely new, but they experienced a spike in interest and popularity in the past months as people tried to cope with having no access to gyms or personal trainers at home. The idea is to have a device that lets you communicate with a remote trainer while you go through your exercises at home. The mirror acts as a display that guides you through the reps while a trainer watches you from the other side of the wire. There are already quite a few of these in the market, but Fiture believes it has a better chance of ending up in your house because of two differentiating features.
Why is it noteworthy?
While the generically named “The Mirror” also lays claim to that title, the Fiture does one better by offering five colorways to match your decor or wallpaper. The shape of the mirror itself is more visually pleasing, employing rounded corners and brushed metal surfaces to make the frame look more aesthetic. The U-shaped legs provide stability when the mirror isn’t mounted on the wall while also giving it a more distinctive style.
What we like
- When not in use, you can even put on the magnetic camera cover to completely block out even this AI-based technology
What we dislike
- No complaints!
7. Boom
Designed by Shuxian Hong, Boom is a smart boxing bag meant to bring the workout experience to your home. It integrates a punching bag, a smart speaker, and interactive illumination technology into a streamlined boxing experience, designed specifically for your home.
Why is it noteworthy?
When not being used to actually box, Boom can function as a home speaker, that perfectly merges with the rest of your living space. You can pair it up with your TV or other smart devices, and activate it via Siri or Alexa, through a simple command. When you use Boom to box, the interactive lighting system starts up! Lighting elements, lively music, and voice instructions create a truly interactive and engaging boxing experience.
What we like
- Functions as exercise equipment, and a speaker
What we dislike
- No complaints!
8. Floe
Recognized by Good Design for 2021’s Sport and Lifestyle category, Floe appears as a simple, backless bench, but hidden storage compartments reveal much more. Stocked with everything you might need in the gym, including a yoga mat, foam roller, kettlebell, and medicine ball, Floe even comes with a virtual coaching feature similar to the services found on Peloton.
Why is it noteworthy?
Equipped with an extendable viewing stand and iPad, Floe users can follow along with programmed workouts in the comfort of their own homes. From yoga to weight training, Floe offers it all and transforms back into an inconspicuous entryway bench once the sweat session ends.
What we like
- Features hidden storage compartments and slide-out drawers
- Doubles up as furniture piece for your home
What we dislike
- No complaints!
9. The Seletti LVDIS Marble Weights
Designed by Italian designer Alessandro Zambelli, these marble weights are a sight for sore eyes. And, if you’re tired of the smelly and rusty weights in your home gym, you may consider the marble.
Why is it noteworthy?
The set is one-of-a-kind as we’ve never really imagined marble could be used. The inspiration for the Seletti LVDIS Marble Weights is ancient Rome. It makes sense since sports used to be very important in ancient Rome and Greece. The ancient games would draw big crowds for centuries, and to copy the experience, the LVDIS is here to offer inspiration.
What we like
- The beautiful designs are made to be displayed
What we dislike
- No complaints!
10. The ARENA
The ARENA creates a workout system that can be used across over 300 movement types and in tandem with multiple styles from strength training to cardio, HIIT, athletic training, conditioning, weight-loss, and even recovery.
Why is it noteworthy?
ARENA provides a physical platform for you to work out on, while a motor-controlled high-performance cable passes from within it, giving you the ability to simulate a variety of exercises. The cable is controlled by algorithms within the ARENA that can simulate any force curve as well as dynamically adapt to users’ speed of movement to help you achieve your desired training result (muscle gain, weight loss…)
What we like
- Provides you with 300 different exercises
- The app takes you through workouts of your choice, tracking your progress and matching it to your goals, and even telling you when to rest
What we dislike
- No complaints!
