# Ring-Shaped Fitness Devices Nintendo is Teasing a Wireless Fitness Accessory for the Switch By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-09-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-accessory References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/nintendo-switch-fitness-accessory-joy-con-video) & [nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/) [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-2-accessories1) has created a Fitness Accessory for the [Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-controller), however, Nintendo has not yet named the device. The new Fitness Accessory will be motion-focused and the company has indicated that it will provide a, “a new experience for the Nintendo Switch.” The device appears to be a large ring-shaped object. Nintendo has stated that it will release more information about the device on September 12th. Nintendo released fitness-related products for its Wii console and even released the Wii Fit platform. This device could build upon the already existing fitness-related products form Nintendo. A video was released to the Nintendo of America [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/createmybanner-1) that displayed the large ring-shaped device. In the video, different people were performing actions on the ring, like bending it. It is clear that Nintendo is building anticipation for its new fitness accessory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Wireless Fitness Accessories:** The creation of a wireless fitness accessory could disrupt the fitness industry, providing users the freedom to workout without being tied to a device. - **Motion-focused Devices:** A motion-focused fitness device could lead to innovation opportunities within the gaming industry, as companies explore how to merge physical activity with video games. - **Ring-shaped Fitness Devices:** Ring-shaped fitness devices have the potential to disrupt the current market of fitness wearables and provide a new, unique experience for users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness:** A wireless fitness accessory could revolutionize the fitness industry by providing new, innovative ways for users to workout. - **Gaming:** Motion-focused devices could create a bridge between gaming and physical activity, revolutionizing the gaming market and how it's perceived. - **Wearable Technology:** Ring-shaped fitness devices could disrupt the current market of fitness wearables and provide a unique experience for users, creating new opportunities in the wearable technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Tracking Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthttracking-smart-rings.md) - [Gaming Accessory Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-2-accessories1.md) - [Medical-Grade Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circul-ring.md) - [Health-Focused Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-ring.md) - [Sizeable Wellness Wearable Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-4.md) - [Fitness-Tracking Accessible Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-halo-smart-ring.md) - [Intuitive Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-smart-ring.md) - [Health-Centric Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-1.md) - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md)