It’s a brand new year, and what a new year usually brings with it is a whole bunch of fitness goals and health resolutions! If you’re one of those motivated souls who has some focused fitness goals to achieve this year – then you’ve reached the right place. However, if you’re not a total gym rat, and don’t enjoy hitting the gym every day, then a disciplined home workout regime may be the perfect solution for you. And to do so, you definitely need a great collection of exercise equipment to support your workout routine, and goals. 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 a rowing machine that uses a minimalistic and recyclable design – these innovative exercise equipment will prevent you from skipping leg day in 2023!
1. 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
- Unless you open the cabinet, anyone would mistake it for an elegant cabinet you’d bought from Wayfair
- The neat-looking Tempo Move console houses within its cabinetry 16 weight plates, 4 weight collars, 2 dumbbells, and a heart rate monitor
What we dislike
- No complaints!
2. 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 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
3. Bownce
Bownce is a small ball that can get you perspiring and training your muscle groups with the help of technology. It calls itself “the first IoT ball of its kind”.
Why is it noteworthy?
It is small enough and easy to install that you can bring it with you to the office, outside in your backyard, or wherever room/space in your house you feel most comfortable. It’s also small enough that it’s not that intimidating, especially for newbies like me that want to start punching things.
What we like
- What makes it different from other workout balls, aside from its size, is that it has integrated electric components so you’ll be able to track your performance
- The app that you connect to the device logs your punches when you work out and gives you real-time statistics
What we dislike
- No complaints!
4. mySUN
WZMH Architects, in collaboration with Ryerson University, has developed an innovative energy solution known as mySUN. This compact microgrid, powered by a bicycle, is designed to be a “personal green energy-producing machine” that is capable of supporting a range of devices, from LED lights to mobile phones and even air conditioning units.
The system relies on a straightforward plug-and-play mechanism and works seamlessly with WZMH’s Sunrider, a solar-powered bike. By simply connecting mySUN to the bike, users can generate and store energy as they pedal. This biomechanical power output coupled with it’s biking functionality is a fun, eco-friendly way to reduce your carbon footprint.
Why is it noteworthy?
By converting both biomechanical and solar energy into usable electrical power, mySUN reduces dependence on conventional energy sources, thereby minimising environmental impact. The system also leverages the natural energy produced by cycling, which is typically wasted. The plug-and-play setup can power a variety of devices, making it particularly useful in remote or off-grid locations where conventional power sources may be unavailable.
What we like
- It is a multi-functional design that affects and helps improve multiple facets of our health as well as our home.
- mySUN is a great solution for those who want to adopt increasingly eco-friendly solutions on an everyday basis
What we dislike
- The design has multiple components that could be difficult to assemble for some users.
5. Lora
Lora is a concept for an indoor rowing machine that is hoping to ease the boredom of working out while still giving you the aerobic workout that you need.
Why is it noteworthy?
It also wants to find the balance between humans and the environment by using plastic and aluminum that can eventually be recycled when the product reaches its end of life. To also help you not get that bored while working out, there is a stand to attach to your smartphone or small tablet so you can watch something else while working out.
What we like
- It is able to bring together engineering structure and technology to come up with a machine that will help you burn fat and help lessen waste with its recyclable material
What we dislike
- It’s still a concept!
6. Gymera
Gymera revolutionizes home fitness by providing a more enjoyable exercise system that fits right in your home. It even folds up to serve as a full-body mirror that adds a beautiful accent to your home!
Why is it noteworthy?
Gameful design has long been a successful strategy in many industries, and Gymera applies it to fitness to make your reps more engaging and memorable. Whether you’re driving a race car, rowing a boat, or playing tug of war with a Gymera friend, the interactive puts a whole new layer of experience into your workouts. The smart home gym machine is equipped with a variety of sensors and a vivid 27-inch 4K touch screen that helps immerse you in that virtual world to the point that you might even forget you’re actually sweating it out at home.
What we like
- The 5MP camera easily lets you and your friends enjoy a Facetime workout together even when you’re far apart
- Gymera’s AI system can analyze your posture in real-time and give you feedback on your form
What we dislike
- No complaints!
7. 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
8. 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!
9. 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!
10. 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!