# Climber Training Gym Rings The 'Duck Rings' Help with Climbing Training Virtually Anywhere By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climbing-training References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/duck-rings-advanced-portable-climbing-trainer-16-12-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/693313767/duck-rings-advanced-gym-rings-for-climbers) Those who partake in climbing training will find the 'Duck Rings' to be a great way to help train in a more optimized way rather than simply using traditional methods. The 'Duck Rings' feature a design that mimics the aesthetic of [climbing grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cling-stool) and surfaces to help users become more comfortable with them and train their muscles to have better grip. The 'Duck Rings' can be switched into a number of different orientations and can be used in a number of different environments outside of a [traditional gym](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calisthenics-kit) for climbing training. This means they can be used in the home or office to quickly partake in training methods between other tasks and activities for continued success. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Climbing Training:** Opportunity for developing portable training equipment for climbing enthusiasts to train anywhere, anytime. - **Aesthetic Mimicking Design:** Potential for creating training equipment that mimics the aesthetic of specific sports, allowing users to practice in a more realistic way. - **Multifunctional Training Tools:** Demand for versatile training equipment that can be used for various exercises and in different environments. ### Where This Applies - **Fitness Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive potential for manufacturers to create innovative and portable climbing training equipment. - **Sports Training Centers:** Opportunity for training centers to incorporate the use of aesthetic mimicking training equipment, providing more realistic training experiences. - **Home Gym Industry:** Potential for home gym equipment manufacturers to develop multifunctional training tools that can be easily used in small spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Portable Gym Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympus-grip.md) - [Sporty Climbing-Inspired Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger.md) - [All-in-One Doorway Gym Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doorway-gym.md) - [Workout Rope-Inspired Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zestup-zrope.md) - [Weighted Training Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhandz.md) - [Sleek Tension-Mounted Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kensui.md) - [Plug-and-Play Workout Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-gym.md) - [20-in-One Workout Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitgo-crawler.md) - [Weight Lifter Hand Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-grips.md)