Kinetic Power Gym: Harnessing Human Energy for Sustainable Fitness

The study explores the use of renewable energy sources, particularly human-produced energy, in gyms. The system aims to create a Gym Slab using customers' motion energy to generate electricity. It uses Footstep Power Generators (FPGs) to convert repetitive motion into a sustainable energy source, raising environmental awareness and demonstrating the relationship between human activity and renewable energy generation. The system's foundation manages data and energy distribution across the different facilities. The network collects, processes, and sends real-time data, providing users with information on their energy contributions and usage habits. As for the operational structure, it is based on “energy transformation”, where each action contributes to the group's effort to power fitness facilities. The system optimizes power distribution using a centralized database management system, encouraging exercisers to become more involved in the community and care for the environment. The proposed system is implemented using mechanical and electrical components and tested for efficiency and durability. During the testing process, various loads are connected, and the overall performance is analyzed to confirm that the generated power met the demands of the connected loads. The system is able to reduce the electrical bill of the gym and an RDI study shows that its price can be covered after being deployed for few months.