# Eco Human-Powered Gyms Those Who Workout at 'Terra Hale' Generate Energy to Feed into the Grid By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-04-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-hale References: [metro](http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/22/londons-first-eco-friendly-human-powered-gym-7408808/) & [terrahale](https://www.terrahale.com/) From TV screens and air conditioning to fluorescent lighting, traditional gyms require a considerable amount of energy for regular operations, but a new wave of [eco-friendly gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-club) are challenging this idea, including London's [Terra Hale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-grounding-shoes). Terra Hale sets itself apart as a distinctly unique gym that is entirely human-powered—it uses the energy generated by its members to power its own facilities and surplus energy is fed back into the grid. Beyond appealing to the values of the eco- and health-conscious consumer with its sustainable energy initiative, Terra Hale also offers [pay-as-you-go classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elleto) for those who prefer not to commit to a long-term contract. Even the look of the gym sets it apart as an entirely new concept, as the walls are lined with air-filtering plants and the floors are covered with recycled rubber flooring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Gyms:** There is an opportunity to create more gyms that utilize sustainable energy initiatives to power their facilities. - **Human-powered Energy Generation:** Human-powered energy generation can be applied to other industries to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels for power. - **Flexible Gym Memberships:** Offering pay-as-you-go classes may attract more customers looking for a unique and flexible workout experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness Industry:** The fitness industry can continue to promote eco-friendly gyms and attract environmentally-conscious customers. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** There is an opportunity for renewable energy companies to expand and innovate in the area of human-powered energy generation. - **Sustainable Design Industry:** There is a growing demand for sustainable design concepts like air-filtering plants and recycled rubber flooring in gyms and other public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Outdoor Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-outdoor-gym.md) - [Modular Smart Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fittransformer.md) - [Connected Gym Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-gym-ecosystem.md) - [In-Gym Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-gym-hotel.md) - [Metaverse-Focused Exercise Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-body-gym.md) - [Collaborative Sports Performance Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlast-gyms.md) - [Dynamic Industrial Outdoor Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outfit.md) - [Mood-Boosting Gym Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gym-pop-up.md) - [Interactive Home Workout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-fitness-system.md)