Home Gym CHAIR
Home Gym equipment which blends with interiors
Description
This project introduces home gym equipment designed to seamlessly integrate with modern interiors, enhancing the fitness experience while addressing sedentary lifestyle challenges. By combining functionality and aesthetic appeal, the equipment encourages regular exercise without disrupting home decor. It tackles health risks linked to inactivity, such as cardiovascular issues and mental health concerns, while addressing motivational barriers and urban environmental factors that limit physical activity. Inspired by multifunctional living spaces, the design prioritizes both style and usability to support active living at home.
Problem Statement
How might we integrate workout equipment into the home environment for family members to maintain their physical fitness?
process
Research
Desk research
Survey
Empathy interviews
Synthesis
Stakeholder Map
Persona
Affinity Diagram
Empathy map
Ideation
Brainstorming
Conceptualisation
Prototyping
Low-fidelity prototyping
Digital prototyping
SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE & IMPORTANCE OF MUSCLE BUILDING
Approximately one-third of the global population aged 15 and older engages in insufficient physical activity, with sedentary behavior averaging over 7 hours daily in many countries. Muscle building exercises are vital for maintaining health and functional independence across all ages. However, participation decreases with age, with only about 14% of adults aged 65 and older meeting the recommended guidelines for strength training.
Behaviors causing lack of physical exercise
Lack of Awareness and Understanding
Misconceptions About Strength Training
Self-Perceived Inability
Psychological Barriers
Social Support Deficits
Environmental Factors
Competing Life Demands
Lack of Resources
market research
Current home gym equipment faces several limitations that impact its appeal and functionality.
Many products fail to offer a variety of exercises, limiting their versatility and usefulness. They are often very lightweight or have fixed weights, restricting their adaptability to different fitness levels.
Additionally, most equipment stands out as gym gear, lacking the aesthetic integration to blend seamlessly with home furniture. There is also a notable lack of storage options, making it difficult to keep equipment organized in smaller spaces.
Tech-integrated products tend to be prohibitively expensive, further limiting accessibility. Moreover, most equipment requires additional space to perform exercises, which is impractical for compact living environments.
These drawbacks highlight the need for home gym solutions that are versatile, space-efficient, and visually harmonious with home interiors.
market size & viability
$16.56 Billion
home fitness equipment market by 2030
Changing Lifestyle Preferences
The demand for home fitness equipment has surged due to a growing focus on health and wellness, with consumers increasingly seeking ways to incorporate regular physical activity into their daily lives.
Willing to Invest in Fitness Equipment
With rising disposable incomes, consumers are willing to invest in high-quality, durable fitness equipment that offers long-term value.
Time Efficiency & Flexibility in Schedule
Modern consumers prioritize convenience, often struggling to find time for gym visits amid busy schedules. Home workout equipment allows individuals to exercise at their convenience.
survey
32 Responses
(b/w 15-75yrs who are physically active)
70%
workout at home
55%
do bodyweight exercises
46%
don't workout at the gym
Most common motivations
Time saving & Convenience
Flexible schedule
Variety & supplementary exercises
Equipment used currently
Dumbbells
Resistance Bands
Stability Ball
PEOPLE WANT TO WORKOUT AT HOME!
12 interviews
Internal barriers
find it more daunting to get ready and start exercising than the exercise itself
Strength Training importance
from a young adult to an elderly, muscle building exercises are beneficial at every stage
Role of Family
the family environment significantly influences exercise adherence
Lack of Space
people do not know where to store a treadmill, elliptical etc. and resort to small equipment
Consumer Preferences
seeking equipment that offers flexibility in workouts to engage in various exercise styles
brainstorming
low-fidelity prototypes
Small scale
different ways of strength training
Resistance training
Use of resistance bands to carry out muscle building exercises
Position of hook, type of band changes resistance
Dumbbell Weights
Using dumbbells to exercise, otherwise used as a stool or seat of chair
Water filled dumbbells offers different intensity levels
Calisthenics supportive
To support people to do bodyweight exercises and target different muscles
Rods can be used as a barbell by attaching resistance bands
low-fidelity prototypes
TO scale
To-scale prototypes of the above-mentioned concepts were created using corrugated cardboard. This helped to understand usability and dimensions of the furniture.
form explorations
home gym chair
Resistance training
With an Ottoman/Stool
Full-body workout
HOW IT CAN BE USED
Flat Chest Press
Triceps Dips
Bicep Curls
Inclined Chest Press
Inclined Back Rows
Leg Press
Shoulder Press
varying resistance
This chair is designed with integrated grooves along its frame, allowing users to attach resistance bands at various levels to customize their workout intensity.
Each set of grooves corresponds to a different resistance level, providing a flexible and adaptable workout experience.
By attaching the bands to higher or lower grooves, users can adjust the tension to suit their strength and fitness goals, making the chair suitable for a range of low-resistance exercises.
DIMENSIONS
The ideal ergonomic seating height for an average Indian adult can be estimated based on anthropometric data, which includes body measurements of the population. For ergonomic dimensions, the following has been considered:
Seat Height: The height of the seat from the floor should typically be around 16 to 18 inches (40 to 46 cm). This allows the feet to rest flat on the floor with the knees at a right angle (90 degrees).
Seat Depth: The depth of the seat should be around 16 to 18 inches (40 to 46 cm) to support the thighs without putting pressure on the back of the knees.
Seat Width: The width of the seat should be at least 18 inches (46 cm) to accommodate the hips comfortably.
Backrest Height: The backrest should support the lower back and ideally be adjustable, with a height ranging from 12 to 20 inches (30 to 51 cm) above the seat.
manufacturing
CNC Milling
Steam Bending
upholstery
faux leather
straw
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About
About
As a designer, I have worked on experience, service, and product design projects. I excel at understanding problems in-depth and effectively ideating to deliver enhanced experiences for the targeted audience.
My work is rooted in industrial design and tangible interactions, where I enjoy creating solutions that engage users on a physical and emotional level. I am also passionate about the healthcare sector, driven by a desire to design impactful, user-centered solutions that improve quality of life and accessibility.
For me, collaboration with team members is key, as it fosters creativity and ensures diverse perspectives are incorporated. I strive to create meaningful, innovative solutions that always keep the intent and the needs of the end user in mind.
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Achintya Chaudhary
About
About
As a designer, I have worked on experience, service, and product design projects. I excel at understanding problems in-depth and effectively ideating to deliver enhanced experiences for the targeted audience.
My work is rooted in industrial design and tangible interactions, where I enjoy creating solutions that engage users on a physical and emotional level. I am also passionate about the healthcare sector, driven by a desire to design impactful, user-centered solutions that improve quality of life and accessibility.
For me, collaboration with team members is key, as it fosters creativity and ensures diverse perspectives are incorporated. I strive to create meaningful, innovative solutions that always keep the intent and the needs of the end user in mind.