# Twofold Exercise Machines The 'Plankit' Lets You Have Versatile Home Workouts By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exercise-machines References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2023376286/plankit-planking-and-push-up-exercise-suspension-m/?ref=kicktraq) In the fitness world, hard-to-operate machines can make working out intimidating and discouraging. The 'PlankIt' can address these issues. The 'PlankIt' is a simple, two-piece gadget that tackles [two essential exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calisthenics-kit). The PlankIt is an adjustable gadget that creates a tool for doing plank exercises, [push-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pushup-tracker) and even triceps dips, but its versatility doesn't end there. Its lightweight and compact size makes for a [portable workout tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-fitness-systems). The PlankIt can be used at home, at the office, on the road when traveling, or even at the gym to accompany your other exercises. The stable base comes with adjustable straps. Each of the straps can be further adjusted to alter the difficulty of the workout, allowing users to push themselves even more and excel in their fitness goals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Versatile Home Workouts:** The PlankIt allows for a wide range of exercises, providing users with the ability to have versatile home workouts. - **Portable Exercise Tools:** The compact and lightweight design of the PlankIt makes it a convenient portable exercise tool for on-the-go workouts. - **Adjustable Fitness Gadgets:** The PlankIt's adjustable straps offer customization options, presenting an opportunity for fitness gadgets to incorporate adjustable features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness Equipment:** The PlankIt represents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the fitness equipment industry, by offering a versatile and portable exercise tool. - **Home Gym:** The PlankIt caters to the growing trend of home workouts, presenting an opportunity for the home gym industry to provide more versatile exercise equipment. - **Travel Fitness:** The portability of the PlankIt creates a disruptive opportunity for the travel fitness industry, allowing users to easily maintain their exercise routines while on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Connected Planking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealthgo-plank-trainer.md) - [Adaptable All-in-One Gym Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gympad-bench.md) - [Body Weight-Only Exercise Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alronfitness-pushup-machine.md) - [Plug-and-Play Workout Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-gym.md) - [All-in-One Portable Gym Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympus-grip.md) - [Modular Exercise Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-home-gym.md) - [Modular Weight Training System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-weight-system.md) - [Pocket-Sized Workout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unitree-pump.md) - [20-in-One Workout Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitgo-crawler.md)