# Workplace Workouts Office exercise becomes efficient with desk-ready gym equipment. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Sep 21, 2011, updated Mar 27, 2012 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/workplace-workouts ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Workplace Workouts trend? **Workplace Workouts:** Although there has been an increasing emphasis on health and fitness over the last few years, there has also been a countering emphasis on longer work hours, leaving people little time to hit the gym. Alleviating this problem are office-based exercise innovations that allow consumers to actually work out at their desks. Such efficiency- and health-promoting devices are still new, but their benefits are not hard to digest: workers are getting their work done while at the same time increasing their energy and reducing their health risks. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 4, 2010 to Sep 19, 2011 - Published: Sep 21, 2011 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Workplace Workouts trend ### Office-based exercise equipment As the emphasis on health and fitness grows, office-based exercise equipment innovations that allow consumers to work out at their desks are becoming popular. ### Efficiency-promoting devices Efficiency-promoting devices that increase energy and reduce health risks, such as motorized office desks and executive exercise seating, are gaining popularity and are likely to be in demand. ### Standing desks Health benefits offered by standing desks are becoming more recognized, leading to a potential for wider adoption and future innovations in this field. ## What the Workplace Workouts trend means for industry ### For Office furniture industry The office furniture industry could leverage innovation opportunities by creating gym-inspired work stations and promoting healthier work positions through ergonomic-friendly desks and chairs. ### For Fitness equipment industry Efficiency-promoting devices and office-based exercise equipment innovations can open up new markets and revenue streams for the fitness equipment industry. ### For Education industry Standing chairs, which help burn off excess energy and provide long-term health benefits, could become a new addition for classrooms and schools within the education industry. ## Trend signals for Workplace Workouts Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 40%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 78% - Activity: 40% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Workplace Workouts trend 5 featured examples from Dec 4, 2010 to Sep 19, 2011. - [Office-Ready Exercise Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitdesk): The FitDesk Lets You Surf While You You Work Out (Category: Tech) Implication: The fitness industry has the opportunity to create more products that target office workers who want to incorporate exercise into their daily routine, but don't have the time. - [Motorized Office Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-envelop): The Herman Miller Envelop Desk Promotes Healthier Work Positions (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative ergonomic furniture solutions, including motorized office desks, to cater to the growing demand for healthier work environment… - [Upright Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desks): Standing Desks Have Become the Newest, Healthiest Office Alternative (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The demand for standing desks creates opportunities for the office furniture industry to innovate with new ergonomic designs. - [Executive Exercise Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gymygym): GymyGym is a Fitness Chair Created for the American Workforce (Category: Business) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fitness equipment industry by developing exercise chairs and other innovative products that combine physical activity with daily tasks. - [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 - [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) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)