# Cars Fueled by Fitness The GYM Lets You Pedal There and Row Back By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-12-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-extras-pedal-your-way-there-but-row-back References: [stylecrave](http://stylecrave.com/2008-12-12/gym-car-concept-turns-your-flub-into-fuel/) & [blog.wired](http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/12/get-pumped-up-o.html) Whoa, no backpedaling here, eco-gym rat! Coventry University student Da Feng has designed a [one-seat self-contained car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle), [power generator and workout system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottagono) called the GYM just for you. Fitness freaks can pedal to their destination, switch off the power and begin [rowing, bench pressing or stepping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapowsports-d1) to generate the power they need to get back home. The GYM concept car provides a great incentive to work out. Or you can just walk. **Implications** - In reality, if you are looking for a great way to squeeze a little extra time for exercise into your daily routine, the GYM is the perfect gadget. With this kind of intense pedal power you can bet the calories will be burning every which way! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-fitness:** The GYM concept car combines exercise and transportation, catering to the growing demand for eco-friendly and health-conscious solutions. - **Multi-functional Vehicles:** The GYM concept car showcases the potential for vehicles to serve multiple purposes, blurring the lines between transportation and other activities like exercise. - **Self-sustainable Technology:** The GYM concept car exemplifies the possibilities of self-sustaining technology, harnessing human power to generate the energy needed for transportation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the integration of exercise equipment into vehicles, tapping into the ever-growing fitness market. - **Fitness:** The fitness industry can leverage the concept behind the GYM to develop innovative exercise equipment that generates sustainable energy. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can adopt the self-sustainable technology concept of the GYM to create eco-friendly solutions in various sectors, including transportation and energy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Rowing Gym Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinrow.md) - [Modular Smart Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fittransformer.md) - [Plug-and-Play Workout Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-gym.md) - [Power-Generating Desk Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifespan-ampera.md) - [Interactive Home Workout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-fitness-system.md) - [Adjustable Workout Conditioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyweight-home-gym.md) - [Productivity-Supporting Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-ekinekt-bd-3.md) - [Decor-Matching Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/around-spinning-bike.md) - [Smart Resistance Rowing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-rower-a1.md)