In a further move aimed at reducing its global footprint, Life Fitness has created an eco-friendly 'Green to Go' initiative.

This is designed to develop products and processes that respect the Earth’s resources and create sustainable solutions. In coordination with the new programme, Life Fitness has introduced a new hybrid energy-saving feature, which will work in conjunction with the Elevation Series Engage Cross-Trainers and Lifecycle exercise bikes.

The new hybrid products - launched at IHRSA recently - will switch automatically from electric to self-generated power when a user reaches a certain intensity level in the workout, lowering the energy draw from the console by more than 75 per cent. When a person is working at a high enough resistance level and revolutions per minute, a green hybrid icon will appear, telling the user that they are helping to power the machine. The machine’s workout summary will also show users how much energy was saved during their workout.

The integrated LCD TV on the Engage product is said to be the first of its kind to utilise the power generated from a user’s work out.