# Ottoman Workout Benches Hybrid Furniture Designed for City Dwellers By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottoman-workout-bench References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/ottoman-bench-turns-your-place-into-a-full-strength-fitness-center/) & [prero](http://www.prero.com/) The Ottoman-Bench is designed for city dwellers who live in small spaces. The triple seat ottoman folds out to reveal a full workout bench. The workout station includes an [adjustable bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritfit-gator-3sectio), an Olympic bench press and a [multitude of weights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-weight-system) hidden in a special compartment. The Ottoman-Bench is perfect for strength and muscle training and will also help reduce those expensive gym memberships. **Implications** - The market for exercise-related products that are still fun and accessible is huge, so companies need to get creative with their products. Hybrid [workout furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenko) is a great idea for companies looking to capitalize on the movement towards healthy living as well as the movement towards simplicity and convenience that has resulted from a massive increase in technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Workout Furniture:** Opportunity for companies to create exercise-related products that are fun, accessible, and double as furniture for small living spaces. - **Movement Towards Healthy Living:** Companies can capitalize on the growing trend of individuals seeking ways to improve their physical fitness and overall well-being. - **Simplicity and Convenience:** Opportunity to tap into the market demand for products that offer simplicity and convenience in people's busy lifestyles. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can explore innovative designs that combine functionality with exercise equipment for small living spaces. - **Fitness Equipment:** Opportunity for fitness equipment manufacturers to create multipurpose products that cater to the needs of urban dwellers with limited space. - **Health and Wellness:** Companies in the health and wellness industry can develop unique solutions that integrate exercise and lifestyle products for urban consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable All-in-One Gym Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gympad-bench.md) - [Functional Fitness Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leganz-flexell.md) - [Modular Home Fitness Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trus-box.md) - [Versatile Adjustable Weight Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3section-adjustable-weight-bench.md) - [Integrated Home Gym Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottogano.md) - [Compact Fitness Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottagono.md) - [Space-Saving Training Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-training-set.md) - [Modular Smart Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fittransformer.md) - [Adjustable Fitness Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritfit-gator-3sectio.md)