Press Release
Silver A' Design Award in Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design Goes to Ypoo U U Elliptical Machine by Zhejiang Ypoo Health Technology Co Ltd
Zhejiang Ypoo Health Technology Co Ltd recognized for sporting goods, fitness and recreation equipment design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Ypoo U U Elliptical Machine by Zhejiang Ypoo Health Technology Co Ltd, designed for Zhejiang Ypoo Health Technology Co., Ltd., has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
More About Ypoo U U Elliptical Machine
Ypoo U U is an elliptical trainer designed for use in the home. Flexi bars and elastic cords are included, and these accessories support several exercise modes for both aerobic and anaerobic training. A kinetic self generation system converts movement into electricity, so no power cord is required and operation remains quiet. The machine occupies 0.6 square meters and weighs 31 kilograms, and front wheels allow easy repositioning. A knob adjusts the speed, and a visual dial indicates 32 levels of magnetic resistance.
About Zhejiang Ypoo Health Technology Co Ltd
YPOO started in 2010, the drafting unit of the national standard of fitness equipment, the official supplier of the Chinese Athletics Association, and the national high-tech enterprise. With 90,000 square meters of intelligent manufacturing factory, R & D production of a total investment of more than 300 million yuan, covering including treadmill, elliptical machine, spinning bike and rowing machine family fitness core four major categories, products are exported to more than 70 countries and regions around the world. It has 8 national invention patents, more than 100 product technology patents, and has won more than 30 international and domestic authoritative awards.
Award Record
Zhejiang Ypoo Health Technology Co Ltd is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design Award
The A' Sporting Goods Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good sports equipment designs by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to sporting goods designers, fitness equipment designers, recreation equipment designers and industrial designers from all countries. Entries typically include basketballs, tennis rackets, yoga mats, running shoes, dumbbells and bicycles. Awarded sports equipment designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/sporting-goods
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/162267
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/162267
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!162267
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/356392
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=720689783741
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Ypoo U U Elliptical Machine
- Function
- Elliptical Machine
- Category
- Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Sports
- Colors
- White Smoke, Gray, Gainsboro, Rosy Brown and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Zhejiang Ypoo Health Technology Co., Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Zhejiang Ypoo Health Technology Co Ltd
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #162267
Credits
- Team
- Na Guo, Changyou Deng, Guochun Zheng, Zhiqiang Yang
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This elliptical trainer offers a comprehensive and inclusive exercise program. It is equipped with flexi bars and elastic cords, which can be integrated into multiple exercise modes for both aerobic and anaerobic workouts. Its kinetic energy self generating electricity design, makes it an energy efficient and quiet elliptical trainer. This design allows for an eco friendly workout free from power cords while providing a quiet experience, so users can enjoy their workout anytime, anywhere.
- Inspiration
- This elliptical trainer has been intentionally designed with modern home space limitations in mind, prioritizing compactness and portability. It occupies just 0.6 square meters and weighs a mere 31kg, facilitating easy movement even for individuals with less physical strength. Featuring front wheels and a cord free design, it is unrestricted by spatial constraints and can be conveniently positioned in any area within the home environment.
- Research
- In light of the accelerating pace of modern life, people are encountering greater challenges in allocating sufficient time to engage in fitness centre activities. Responding to this trend, this elliptical trainer has been designed to broaden the range of exercise modes by incorporating various accessories. Its kinetic energy self generation feature offers users enhanced flexibility in selecting their workout place, presenting a readily available, convenient, and effective fitness solution.
- Challenge
- The challenge is catering to the diverse workout requirements of various users. This elliptical trainer not only offers a wide array of exercise modes but also intelligently adjusts the workout resistance based on the exercise sessions facilitated by the dedicated mobile APP and the fitness level of the user. Furthermore, it captures essential data during the workout regimen to assist users in attaining optimal fitness outcomes.
- Realization and Technology
- This elliptical trainer incorporates kinetic self-generation technology, which effectively converts the kinetic energy into electricity. This feature serves to reduce dependence on traditional electrical sources, thereby lessening the environmental impact. Additionally, the elimination of power cords enhances the its adaptability. Notably, this technology enables the equipment to function quietly, minimizing disruptions to others engaged in rest or work activities.
- Operation and Interaction
- This elliptical trainer facilitates interactive speed adjustments through a knob and offers the convenience of press to stop for safety. It is equipped with a visual dial paired with 32 levels of magnetic control resistance, enabling users to intuitively understand their exercise status and accordingly adjust the mode. Its pre assembly rate is as high as 99 per cent, ready to use straight out of the box.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was designed and developed in May 2022 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province and launched in June 2023 in China.
- Specifications
- product dimensions, 1030 mm x 510 mm x 620 mm
- Keywords
- elliptical trainer, multiple exercise modes, kinetic energy self generation, environmental sustainability, quiet operation
