# Seating to Promote Weight Loss The Hobart I-Cool Chair By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-11-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-cool-chair-lose-weight-while-sitting References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5070367/chair-burns-calories-for-you-through-torture) & [padwa-design](http://www.padwa-design.com/products.php?pr_id=25&cat_id=0) The [cool looking Hobart I-Cool seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-ergochair-ultra-2) has been designed to reduce body weight while sitting. The concept accelerates calorie output through temperature regulation. The I-Cool is touted as the "first ever exercise-free, [calorie-burning seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-water-hack)." The user sets their personal preferred temperature, creating a revolutionary micro-environment. Seems a bit hard to believe, but if it works, sign me up, I am all for burning off some cals while sitting at the computer all day. Maybe they should be regulation-issue for all [cubicle dwellers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-chair). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 27% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Temperature-regulated Seating:** Opportunity for developing innovative seating solutions that can regulate body temperature and promote weight loss. - **Exercise-free Calorie Burning:** Opportunity to create products that can burn calories without the need for physical exercise, opening up new possibilities for weight management. - **Micro-environment Design:** Opportunity for developing customizable seating options that allow users to create their own micro-environment for optimal comfort and calorie burning. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Potential for furniture manufacturers to incorporate temperature-regulated technologies into their seating designs to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Wellness and Weight Management:** Opportunity for companies in the wellness and weight management industry to explore the development of calorie-burning products that do not require physical activity. - **Workspace Solutions:** Potential for workspace solution providers to offer innovative seating options that promote weight loss and optimize productivity in office environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooling-Equipped Gamer Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-comfort-air.md) - [Body-Cooling Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caliber-x2c.md) - [Temperature-Sensitive Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-arielle.md) - [Supplemental Posture Chair Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curble-chair.md) - [Health-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-office-chair.md) - [Massage-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-office-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair.md) - [Fan-Equipped Leather Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasylab.md) - [Dynamic Intelligent Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare.md)