# Green Gym Equipment The EcoMill is a Self-Charging Kinetic Energy Treadmill By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-gym-equipment-the-ecomill-self-charging-treadmill References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090603/woodway-ecomill-generates-electricity/#more-26066) & [woodway](http://www.woodway.com/commercialtreadmills/ecomill.html) To [work out indoors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-treadmill) but stay eco-friendly, a person can purchase the Woodway EcoMill for $8,500. As you exercise, the battery charges so that the display maintains power. Smart. The Woodway EcoMill is a great gimmick for environmentalists who want to stay fit. It will also save on [power bills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-treadmill) for the frugal. It comes in black and spearmint green. **Implications** - True eco-minded consumers are now able to obtain [eco-friendly products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenko) for every aspect of their lives. No longer are tech gadgets, roof panels or cars the only products in which a brand can turn eco-friendly. The market for green innovation is huge, regardless of the industry in which you are operating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-charging Fitness Equipment:** The Woodway EcoMill opens up opportunities for the development of self-charging fitness equipment that harnesses kinetic energy while users exercise. - **Green Innovation in Various Industries:** The market for green innovation extends beyond tech gadgets, roof panels, and cars, providing opportunities for eco-friendly products in any industry. - **Eco-friendly Exercise Solutions:** The Woodway EcoMill represents the growing demand for exercise solutions that prioritize both fitness and environmental sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness Equipment:** The Woodway EcoMill demonstrates the potential for innovation within the fitness equipment industry to create more sustainable and self-charging products. - **Technology:** The development of self-charging fitness equipment highlights opportunities for integrating eco-friendly technology solutions in the tech industry. - **Home Appliances:** The concept of self-charging gym equipment opens up possibilities for eco-friendly solutions in the home appliances industry, promoting energy-efficient and sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Productivity-Supporting Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-ekinekt-bd-3.md) - [Stylish Outdoor Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-outdoor-gym.md) - [Immersive Futuristic Fitness Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex8s-connect-bike.md) - [Dynamic Industrial Outdoor Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outfit.md) - [Smart Home Fitness Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merach.md) - [Gamified Treadmill Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviron-victory-treadmill.md) - [Stylish At-Home Workout Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeas-home-workout.md) - [Industrial At-Home Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-spin-bike.md) - [Connected Gym Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-gym-ecosystem.md)