# Video Game-Inspired Gyms The Tempest Freerunning Academy has a Super Mario Motif By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-04-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempest-freerunning-academy References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/provincialelitist/mario-bros-themed-gym-4t5) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fouvwilGWc&feature=player_embedded) The [Tempest Freerunning Academy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempest-ai-dashboard) is probably the craziest gym to train in if you’re looking to dive into the [extreme sport of freerunning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mount-fitness). With a Super Mario theme, the Tempest Freerunning Academy has enough gym space to learn all the insane movements that are part of the insane activity. It makes sense that a gym dedicated to a sport that’s a little on the wild side would have also have a wild theme. Inside the Tempest Freerunning Academy you’ll find walls and obstacles decked out in Mario decor to provide a [video game-like environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamebased-fitness) to tryout and practice new stunts. Watch the video of the Tempest Freerunning Academy that was released to pump up their grand opening. If Mario and Luigi had trained here, they would fly through the levels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Video Game-inspired Gyms:** Opportunity to create gyms that incorporate video game themes and environments to attract and engage customers. ### Where This Applies - **Extreme Sports:** Opportunity to develop training facilities and equipment specifically designed for extreme sports enthusiasts. - **Gaming:** Opportunity to collaborate with fitness facilities to create interactive gaming experiences that combine physical activity with video games. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to specialize in designing and decorating gyms with themed environments to enhance user experience and motivation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Store Mixed-Reality Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-gym.md) - [Video Game Character Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toadstool-cafe.md) - [Animated Game-Inspired Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-road.md) - [Video Game Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-nintendo-world-theme-park.md) - [Retro Gaming Room Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box.md) - [Metaverse-Focused Exercise Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-body-gym.md) - [Trampoline-Enabled Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekygo.md) - [Immersive 3D Fitness Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-game1.md) - [Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fit-cafe.md)