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Virtual Bicycle Racing Against Real People

Expresso Fitness

— June 25, 2008 — Lifestyle
The Expresso Fitness is not, by any means, an ordinary exercise bike. The stationary bicycle has an LCD screen that lets cyclists compete with other Expresso users, whether they're in the same gym, or on the other side of the world. The web-enabled device is an incredible invention that combines the obsession with video game culture with exercise in a way to could possible trump the Wii.

Riders don't just pedal, they actually have to steer the bike, and lean in corners. They get an incredible graphic display in which they see themselves and other cyclists race through different sceneries.

Many people are competitive by nature, even getting riled up by a virtual opponent, but the Expresso Fitness Bike puts people up against other people in real time through the Expresso Fitness online community. It's not a matter of stealth hand skills to win, but real cardio and muscle strength.

Trend Themes
1. Virtual Exercise Bikes - The creation of virtual exercise bikes is a potential innovative technology that can disrupt the fitness industry by providing users an interactive and competitive workout experience.
2. Competitive Fitness Gaming - The trend of turning fitness into a competitive gaming experience could pave the way for innovative solutions in the gaming industry by fusing physical fitness and entertainment.
3. Web-enabled Fitness Devices - The rise in web-enabled fitness devices could lead to the development of innovative technologies in the health and wellness industry by providing new ways for users to track and monitor their fitness progress.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness - Virtual exercise bikes could be a disruptive technology for the fitness industry by providing users a new way to engage in physical activity and an interactive experience.
2. Gaming - The competitive fitness gaming trend presents opportunities for the gaming industry to create innovative solutions that fuse entertainment and physical fitness.
3. Healthcare - Web-enabled fitness devices could play a significant role in the healthcare industry by providing individuals new ways to monitor and manage their health.
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