Responsible innovation and design
Responsible innovation
Technogym produces high-quality, effective training solutions and is committed to reducing their environmental impact. Planet-friendly innovations range from using recycled plastic in some products to applying the principles of the circular economy to product design and manufacture.
Our innovation philosophy
Since its foundation in 1983, Technogym’s guiding principle has been growth through innovation. This applies to products and processes, as well as sales, marketing and the company’s digital ecosystem. Products are at the core of Technogym’s innovation strategy. Our Research and Development area employs more than 200 professionals including engineers, sports physiologists, designers and software developers. The R&D team collaborates with external medical practitioners, physiotherapists, architects, athletes and sports trainers.
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Product development
Technogym makes products that offer efficient, safe ways to exercise, engaging users with their attractive design. Our range includes various self-powered machines that are not connected to mains electricity. They have a small generator connected to the parts of the machine that are set in movement by the user, while exercising. The generator produces an electric current which is used to power the machine, the display and the brake control system.
Sustainable Refurbished Products
The "Refurbish" service is a process of recovering equipment at the end of its first usage cycle that involves the accurate disassembly of each machine and the separation of components by type. The refurbish process is organised into different product lines:
› The Selection strength line;
› The Excite and Excite Live line;
› Some functional products;
› The Artis line.
In 2024, as in 2023, 50% of the withdrawn machines belonging to the product lines in scope for the refurbishment process were reconditioned. Technogym's reconditioning process is perfectly aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular with SDG 12, which promotes responsible production and consumption patterns.
Self-powered products
Our care for the environment and in the use of resources is also reflected in our products.
The Technogym catalogue includes both electrically powered and self-powered equipment,
i.e. equipment that does not need to be connected to the electricity grid.
Within its catalogue, the company has equipment for cardio and strength training, some
of which does not require power supply. Specifically, strength products, with the exception
of specific lines such as biostrength, by their nature do not require electricity, while both
powered and non-powered versions are available for cardio products.
The self-powered cardio products have a small generator connected to the mechanisms
of the machine, activated by the user's movement during exercise. The generator produces
the energy necessary to power the machine, the display and the brake control system. For
some years now, Technogym has launched its own self-powered products, but the research
to continue developing and designing solutions that reduce environmental impact is still
ongoing.
In 2023, the Technogym catalogue included seven self-powered products. In 2024,
this number increased to 13.
Learn more about our sustainability efforts
Energy consumption
Technogym is decarbonising its operations and optimising energy use.