# Multifunctional Exercise Pillows The 'K-Figure' Pillow Offers More Than 10 Types of Exercises By Joey Haar | Published 2016-12-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfigure References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/315896445/a-gift-to-my-sister-and-friends?ref=category_newest) Doing [versatile exercises and stretches at home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenko) can be difficult without the right equipment, and the K-Figure pillow is attempting to reduce the amount of gear that people need in order to stay fit and flexible. The small pillow has a versatile yet simple shape that allows it to serve a variety of purposes. The K-Figure pillow is a useful cushion and piece of equipment for both home and the office. At work, it can be used with a chair to act as a [lower back support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckfit1) or placed between one's legs and used as a resistance tool for an effective but subtle hip workout. At home, the pillow can stretch out one's neck or back while laying on the ground, or it can be a support for doing the plank or sit-ups. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Versatile Exercise Equipment:** Businesses can create more versatile exercise equipment with multifunctional design that allows for more types of exercises using minimal equipment. - **Office Fitness:** Businesses can introduce office fitness programs and products, such as the K-Figure pillow, to help employees stay fit and flexible while at work. - **Minimalist Fitness:** Businesses can capitalize on the trend of minimalist fitness by creating products such as the K-Figure pillow that serve multiple purposes and require minimal equipment or space. ### Where This Applies - **Fitness Equipment:** The fitness equipment industry can innovate by creating multifunctional products that allow for more types of exercises using minimal equipment. - **Office Furniture:** The office furniture industry can create products that promote fitness and wellness while at work by designing products such as the K-Figure pillow. - **Wellness Products:** Businesses that specialize in wellness products can expand into fitness by creating products such as the K-Figure pillow that serve multiple purposes for fitness and relaxation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Fitness Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leganz-flexell.md) - [Adaptable All-in-One Gym Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gympad-bench.md) - [Exercise-Friendly Gym Ball Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corefitball-pro.md) - [Compact Full-Body Workout Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-pilates.md) - [Multi-Purpose Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-travel-pillow-system.md) - [Vibrating Relaxation Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-bolster.md) - [Posture Correcting Prone Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-space.md) - [Posture-Supporting Seat Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-sitting-pad.md) - [Two-In-One Neck Pillows Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neck-pillow-lounge.md)