# Human Dumbbells Gym Replaces Metal Weights With People of Different Shapes and Sizes By Bianca | Published 2009-01-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-dumbbell-gymbox-london References: [uk.reuters](http://uk.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUKTRE50L5YW20090122?feedType=nl&feedName=ukoddlyenough) Ridiculous, or ingenious? A gym in the UK is using humans as weights, replacing dumbbells with people of all sizes. The owners of [Gymbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-for-london-life) gym in London say this makes visualization easier and lets people see their lifting goals in a whole new light. "The human weights range from the '[Dainty Dwarf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timewise)' 32-year-old Arti Shah, who weighs just 30kg (66.1lbs or 4.7 stone), up to the 'Super Human' weight of 37-year-old -- and 155kg -- Matt Barnard," according to [Reuters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mammoth-meatballs). If this catches on, this opens up a whole new job category. I can't imagine you'd need any type of education or work experience, and size will be an advantage, for both super tiny people and the overweight. One of the *dumbest* jobs I've ever heard of! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Human Weights:** The trend of using humans as weights in the gym, allowing for visualization and new lifting goals. - **Alternative Fitness:** The trend of exploring unconventional fitness methods like using humans as weights instead of traditional dumbbells. - **Body Inclusivity:** The trend of promoting acceptance and showcasing diverse body types through activities like using people of all sizes as gym weights. ### Where This Applies - **Fitness:** The fitness industry can explore new workout methods and equipment that incorporate humans as weights, opening up opportunities for innovative fitness programs. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can incorporate body positivity and inclusivity by adopting the concept of using people as weights, promoting self-acceptance and healthy body image. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore interactive experiences or shows that involve audience participation by using humans as weights, creating a unique and engaging form of entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Weight Workout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-gym.md) - [Ultra-Heavy Billboard Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-heaviest-billboard.md) - [Connected Form-Analyzing Dumbbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabata-ai-dumbbells.md) - [Accessible Weightlifting Fitness Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodypump-heavy.md) - [Connected Adjustable Workout Weights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-adjustable-dumbbells.md) - [Adaptable Weight Training Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowflex-results-series-1090.md) - [Symbolic Mental Health Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weighttraining-equipment.md) - [Contemporary Versatile Stacked Weights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-stackable.md) - [Consumer-Inspired Store Mannequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-store-mannequins.md)