# Camouflaged Fitness Furniture that also offers a convenient way to exercise. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Apr 28, 2012 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/camouflaged-fitness ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Camouflaged Fitness trend? **Camouflaged Fitness:** Many health-minded individuals simply can't find the time to hit the gym; fortunately, furniture designers are creating innovative products to help them solve this problem. Now, busy consumers can work out quickly and conveniently when they're at home -- simply by using their furniture as fitness tools. These "hidden" workout stations range from loungers to desks, but all are created with the same goal in mind: to give time-pressed people a way to squeeze in exercise whenever they can. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 28, 2011 to Apr 28, 2012 - Published: Apr 28, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Camouflaged Fitness trend ### Furniture-Fitness Hybrid Innovative products that combine both furniture and fitness, resulting in furniture items that can be used as discreet workout stations. ### Office Fitness Furniture Furniture pieces that incorporate fitness equipment let office workers workout while at work, making it convenient and also encourages good posture and health. ### Modular Fitness Furniture Furniture pieces that can be easily modified in order to create versatile fitness stations. ## What the Camouflaged Fitness trend means for industry ### For Furniture Manufacturing and Design Industry professionals who manufacture and design modern and innovative furniture pieces are likely to gain traction with the hybrid furniture and modular fitness furniture trends. ### For Gym and Fitness Equipment The trend of combining furniture and fitness is an area for gym and fitness equipment professionals to break into. ### For Office Workspace Design Combining office furniture with fitness equipment allows office workers to exercise while on the job and promotes a healthier working experience. Therefore, office workspace designing professionals can capitalize on this perceived demand for ergonomic, health-focused designs. ## Trend signals for Camouflaged Fitness Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 50%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 57% - Activity: 50% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Camouflaged Fitness trend 6 featured examples from Jun 28, 2011 to Apr 28, 2012. - [Modular Fitness Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jopple-stool): The Jopple Stool Encourages Active Healthy Lifestyles (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity to develop and market new products that meet evolving consumer expectations for fitness equipment that is convenient, space-efficient and versatile. - [Disguised Fitness Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arceas-home-gym): The Arceas Home Gym is a Vertical Planter When Not in Use (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The Arceas Home Gym blurs the line between fitness equipment and home decor, creating opportunities for collaboration between designers and fitness brands in the home furnishings… - [Hopping Posture Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-chair-by-pedro-gomez): The Bounce Chair by Pedro Gomes is Fitness and Comfort While Sitting (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The Bounce Chair disrupts the traditional office furniture industry with its unique design and posture-improving features. - [Curvy Pilates Loungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backflip-fitness-chaise): The Backflip Fitness Chaise Encourages a Stretch (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture industry can explore innovative designs that blend comfort with physical activity. - [Ab-Focused Workout Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitwork): Benjamin Cselley's 'Fit@Work' Brings the Gym into the Office (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Furniture manufacturers could develop new lines of fitness-oriented pieces like Fit@Work. - [Gym-Inspired Work Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elliptical-work-desk): The Elliptical Work Desk Lets You Tone While You Type (Category: Unique) Implication: Potential for disruption in the office furniture industry through the integration of fitness equipment into workstations. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)