# Health-Targeting Cultural Hubs The LSC-Atascocita Library & Learning Center Installed FitDesks By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-26 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lscatascocita-library-learning-center References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/02/24/Exercise-Bikes-Coming-to-a-Library-Near-You) & [lonestar.edu](http://www.lonestar.edu/library/ata-library.htm) People are not just intaking information about the hazards of sitting around day in and day out, they are taking action; the latest being the LSC-Atascocita Library & Learning Center at Lone Star College in Texas. This [cultural hub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tselinny-center) has recently installed a slew of FitDesks that boasts [stationary bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fit-bike-s) to encourage people to keep moving when studying or researching. Purchased as part of the CATC initiative, the FitDesks at LSC-Atascocita Library & Learning Center provides free and easy access to activity without compromising productivity. These FitDesks not only benefits visitors, but also the library as a whole. It is a great draw considering that many people have their own personal computers nowadays as well as access to information online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 94% | 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) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Health-targeting Workspaces:** More workspaces and cultural hubs are incorporating fitness equipment to promote healthy lifestyles and increase productivity. - **Active Learning:** Using physical activity to promote learning and cognitive development. - **Fitness Technology Integration:** Integrating fitness technology into everyday activities to promote physical activity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Library and Education:** Libraries and educational institutions are incorporating fitness equipment to promote healthy living and increase productivity. - **Fitness Equipment Manufacturing:** The demand for fitness equipment in workspaces and cultural hubs is increasing, providing opportunities for manufacturers to innovate and create products designed for stationary use during work or study. - **Fitness Technology:** The integration of fitness technology into everyday activities, such as using a stationary bike while working or studying, opens up opportunities for the development of innovative products and services in the fitness tech industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wellness-Focused Lifestyle Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-club.md) - [Wellness Lifestyle Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-health-cafe.md) - [Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playground-bench.md) - [Personalized Learning Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d2l.md) - [Community-Centric Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communitycentric-design.md) - [Refurbished Neurodiverse Student Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-hub.md) - [Health-Driven Access Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitlock.md) - [Long-Term Inclusive Activity Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activity-alliance.md) - [Connected Smart Cyclist Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermaltake-cycledesk-100-gaming-desk.md)