# Upper Body Workout Aids ToneX Turns Even Low-Intensity Activities Into Upper Body Workouts By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonex References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1384407548/tonex-the-resistance-workout-vest?token=17b3883c) Some people simply don't enjoy going to the gym to get their exercise, and ToneX is a piece of workout equipment that makes it easier for those people to get an upper body workout. The [wearable workout gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-wearable) turns even relatively low-intensity cardio into full body workouts through the use of an [ergonomic vest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yvo-warrior-vest) and tensile elastic bands. To use ToneX, consumers don the comfortable, purpose-built vest and take hold of the grips at the end of strong rubber bands. Thanks to the tension in the bands, the muscles in consumers' upper bodies activate during the course of normal movement. As such, ToneX automatically incorporates an upper body workout into any activity, from jogging to warmups for sports and anything else. The tension in ToneX's bands can be adjusted to any comfort level, making the workout gear perfect for any level of fitness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wearable Workout Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of smart wearable workout gear that combines performance tracking technology with upper body workout capabilities. - **Ergonomic Fitness Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create ergonomic fitness gear that seamlessly integrates upper body workouts into everyday activities, catering to people who dislike traditional gym settings. - **Adjustable Tension Bands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design adjustable tension bands that can be attached to various workout equipment, providing an upper body workout to users based on individual preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fitness equipment manufacturers to develop versatile upper body workout aids that can be incorporated into existing exercise equipment. - **Smart Clothing Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with smart clothing manufacturers to integrate upper body workout functionality into their products, offering seamless and personalized workout experiences. - **Health and Wellness Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop health and wellness apps that utilize motion sensors and tracking technology to provide guided upper body workouts for users during daily activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Home Workout Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strength-training-system.md) - [Total Body Workout Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-portable-gym.md) - [Pocket-Sized Workout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unitree-pump.md) - [Weighted Workout Body Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-body-suit.md) - [All-in-One Portable Gym Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympus-grip.md) - [Adjustable Workout Conditioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyweight-home-gym.md) - [Passive Fitness Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetmyo-bodysuit.md) - [Under-Arm Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoactive-exoskeleton.md) - [Convenient Workout Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south.md)