# Multi-Directional Treadmills The InfinAdeck Lets the User Move in Whatever Direction They Want By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-05-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinadeck References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/05/multi-directional-treadmill.html) & [infinadeck](http://www.infinadeck.com/) The InfinAdeck is a new kind of treadmill that is giving the user more freedom than they've ever experienced before. The InfinAdeck works by allowing the user to walk in a 360-degree motion making for a perfect compliment for [virtual reality gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinneta). Normal treadmills are built in a one-way motion because of what they're used for. Typically a [regular treadmill is used for fitness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-fitness-solution) and as such requires a repetitive motion with the potential for increased or decreased intensity. The InfinAdeck is different because its main purpose is for [virtual reality simulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explorer) and giving the gamer an infinite amount of space to move, rather than the confines of the room that's they're standing in while playing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-directional Treadmills:** The InfinAdeck introduces a new trend of treadmills that allow users to move in any direction, providing an immersive gaming experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** The InfinAdeck creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the virtual reality gaming industry, offering a unique and immersive gameplay experience. - **Fitness Equipment:** The development of multi-directional treadmills like the InfinAdeck presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the fitness equipment industry, allowing for more engaging and interactive workouts. - **Simulation Technology:** The InfinAdeck opens up new possibilities for the simulation technology industry, enabling realistic and immersive virtual reality experiences by providing users with infinite walking space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Omnidirectional VR Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-one.md) - [Versatile Omnidirectional Floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holotile.md) - [Gamified Treadmill Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviron-victory-treadmill.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Locomotive Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-loco.md) - [Full-Body-Tracking VR Rigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-one-core.md) - [Enhanced Treadmill Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victory-treadmill.md) - [Smart Home Fitness Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merach.md) - [AI-Powered Home Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacewalk-5l.md) - [Advanced Wheelchair Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheely-x.md)