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Walking on Water

TU FiN Fitness Boat

— August 24, 2008 — Lifestyle
Soon you will able to get a total body workout while walking on water with the TU FiN fitness boat. The TU FiN works like other 'track' walking exercise machines, but the mechanism has been placed inside of an ultra-sleek boat.

The energy you create from working out is transferred through the bottom of the 26 foot boat to a couple of fins which project out of the boat's hull. The fins, which look like duck feet, flap and propel the boat up to speeds of 6.5 knots. There is plenty of room at the front of the boat for provisions and even a passenger.

TU FiN was designed by a group of German students for a competition. Although the working prototype don't look quite as sleek as the concept, I trust the production TU Fin will be really cool.
Trend Themes
1. Water-based Fitness - The TU FiN fitness boat introduces a new trend in water-based fitness by combining a total body workout with the experience of walking on water.
2. Innovative Exercise Equipment - The TU FiN fitness boat represents an innovative approach to exercise equipment by incorporating a walking exercise machine inside a sleek boat design.
3. Propulsion Technology - The flapping fins of the TU FiN fitness boat highlight a trend in propulsion technology, offering a unique and efficient way to propel small watercraft.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness - The TU FiN fitness boat presents exciting opportunities for the fitness industry, combining water-based workouts with unique exercise machines.
2. Recreation - The recreation industry can leverage the TU FiN fitness boat to offer a novel and exhilarating experience for individuals seeking adventure on the water.
3. Marine Technology - The marine technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing and refining propulsion systems inspired by the flapping fins of the TU FiN fitness boat.
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