# Hand-Pedaled Exercise Machines The Johnny G Krankcycle Works Your Upper Body By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-18 | Updated 2010-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnny-g-krankcycle References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/the-johnny-g-krankcycle-by-matrix-fitness/) & [krankcycle](http://www.krankcycle.com/index.html) The Johnny G Krankcycle is a new innovation in [home workout exercise gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeke-k1-smart-home-gym). According to Bornrich.org, the Krankcycle works by "focusing on the upper body as a way to build cardio fitness." By using hand pedeals, you power the machine and get the workout. The Johnny G Krankcycle strengthens the upper body and improves posture and muscle balance. The Krankcylce allows both a [seated and stand-up work out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-fitness-systems) so you can decide what you're in the mood for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hand-pedaled Exercise Machines:** The emergence of hand-pedaled exercise machines offers new opportunities for home-based fitness solutions. - **Upper-body Cardio Workouts:** Upper-body cardio workouts are becoming more popular as fitness enthusiasts look for efficient ways to build cardio fitness and strengthen their upper body. - **Multi-functional Fitness Equipment:** There is a trend in the fitness industry towards multi-functional fitness equipment that allows users to switch between standing and seated exercises for a more versatile workout experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of fitness equipment could benefit from investing in the research and development of hand-pedaled exercise machines and other multi-functional workout gear. - **Personal and Home-based Fitness Solutions:** With the emergence of hand-pedaled exercise machines, there is an opportunity for the personal and home-based fitness industry to offer more unique and versatile workout solutions. - **Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry:** Hand-pedaled exercise machines could be used in the physical therapy and rehabilitation industry to help patients rebuild strength and mobility in their upper body without putting pressure on lower-body injuries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elderly Exercise Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/physiopedal.md) - [Rowing-Style Recumbent Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/varibike-extreme.md) - [Rowing-Style Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowing-bike.md) - [Industrial At-Home Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-spin-bike.md) - [Productivity-Supporting Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-ekinekt-bd-3.md) - [Air-Powered Resistance Workout Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energyfit-skirow-airpwr.md) - [Tech-Advanced Stationary Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bike.md) - [Body Weight-Only Exercise Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alronfitness-pushup-machine.md) - [Hybrid Gamified Fitness Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capti.md)