If you've ever wished that you could get an upper body workout while riding your bike, then you'll want to donate to the FitRider Kickstarter. This concept is essentially a Gazelle Glider combined with a bicycle. You pedal it using both your feet and arms. Since you pedal the bike using your arms, the handlebars have been modified to sit farther back and extend farther up.
The result is a bike that looks admittedly a bit odd. Regardless, the FitRider's ability to provide both cardio and a low-impact upper body workout could prove invaluable to those struggling to lose weight. You can also switch the bicycle to be simply pedal-powered at anytime should your arms get tired. The bicycle is still a concept as the folks behind it attempt to raise $450,000 to get it to the market.
Bicep-Building Bicycles
The FitRider Lets You Work Out Your Arms and Legs at the Same Time
Trend Themes
1. Dual Function Exercise Equipment - The FitRider's amalgamation of the features of a bicycle and a Gazelle glider presents a promising dual function exercise equipment trend that can be exploited for the fitness industry.
2. Upper Body Exercise Machines - The FitRider presents an untapped potential for the development of dedicated upper body exercise machines, targeting fitness enthusiasts seeking to enhance their upper body muscle mass and endurance in combination with other weights-based exercise.
3. Low-impact Exercise Equipment - The FitRider's low-impact capabilities presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the exercise equipment industry to develop low-impact equipment that caters to user's needs for cardio training and muscle building with less pressure on the joints.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness Equipment - The FitRider presents a disruptive innovation potential for the fitness equipment industry to develop and offer hybrid equipment that allows users to engage in full-body workouts with minimal impact on their joints.
2. Weight Loss Products - The FitRider's potential to offer a complete upper and lower body workout presents an opportunity for weight loss product companies to integrate the product into their weight loss solutions.
3. Cycling and Outdoor Recreation - The FitRider's dual function capabilities present an industry opportunity for the cycling and outdoor recreation industry to create outdoor multi-purpose trails and routes for enthusiasts seeking a dual function workout.