# Underwater Workout Equipment The 'Aquabilt Treadmill' Gets You Trim Where You Swim By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquabilt-treadmill1 References: [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/underwater_treadmill_your_running_needs) & [aquabilt](http://www.aquabilt.com/Default.aspx) For profuse sweaters and those suffering from joint pain, the underwater 'Aquabilt Treadmill' is for you. The motor-less design has been built to operate electricity-free underwater, providing a cool and comfortable calisthenic experience. The Aquabilt Treadmill is light at compact as far as [moving belt gym equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victory-treadmill) goes, enabling easy maneuvering in and out of the pool. An unusual-looking apparatus at first, this [underwater treadmill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatic-fitness) actually provides quite an effective workout. It involves a decent amount of [water resistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-jet) that makes your legs work harder, despite it being a low-impact activity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Motor-less Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop motor-less workout equipment for various fitness activities, reducing reliance on electricity. - **Water Resistance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create specialized workout equipment that leverages water resistance to provide a more challenging and effective exercise experience. - **Low-impact Activity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative workout equipment that allows users to engage in low-impact activities for joint-friendly exercise. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new designs and technologies to create advanced fitness equipment that caters to specific needs and preferences. - **Swimming Pool Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative products and services that enhance the recreational experience in swimming pools, including fitness equipment. - **Health & Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate water-based exercise solutions into the health and wellness industry, providing new avenues for physical therapy and rehabilitation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Home Fitness Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merach.md) - [Tech-Forward Compact Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-treadmill.md) - [Body Weight-Only Exercise Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alronfitness-pushup-machine.md) - [Water-Filled Aquatic Punching Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-punching-bag.md) - [Gamified Treadmill Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviron-victory-treadmill.md) - [Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-thruster.md) - [AI-Powered Home Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacewalk-5l.md) - [Current-Generating Swimming Pool Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-jet.md) - [Multifunctional Home Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesmart-tm2202.md)