A winner of the James Dyson Award, "The Access" is a universal home gym, designed for able-bodied users, as well as those with various physical disabilities. The multiple adapters and flexible design allow so many configurations that it can accommodate many more body types than other fitness equipment commonly found at recreation and fitness centers.
One of the most notable features is the button-operated weight selection, which is much more convenient than inserting or pulling out a pin. This is clearly beneficial for those users with manual coordination difficulties.
Disability-Friendly Gyms
'The Access' Enables the Disabled to Exercise Easily
Trend Themes
1. Universal Home Gym - The trend of universal home gyms creates opportunities for inclusive fitness experiences for people with disabilities.
2. Adaptive Fitness Equipment - The trend of adaptive fitness equipment opens up possibilities for fitness centers to cater to a wider range of body types and physical abilities.
3. Convenient Weight Selection - The trend of button-operated weight selection offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to improve accessibility for users with manual coordination difficulties.
Industry Implications
1. Home Fitness Equipment - The home fitness equipment industry can tap into the growing demand for inclusive gym solutions for people with disabilities.
2. Fitness Centers - Fitness centers can invest in adaptive fitness equipment to create a more inclusive and diverse environment for their members.
3. Assistive Technology - The assistive technology industry can explore opportunities to develop more convenient and accessible weight selection mechanisms for users with physical disabilities.