From Hula Hoops to VAHA: The Evolution of Fit-Tech

Driven by the desire for a healthier lifestyle, home fitness has become increasingly popular among consumers.

The history of home fitness devices spans centuries, with early examples including dumbbells and resistance bands. The modern era of home fitness, however, began in the 1950s with the fitness craze sparked by the Hula Hoop.

According to Fortune Business Insights, the global home fitness equipment market was valued at USD 11.60 billion in 2023. It is projected to grow from USD 12.10 billion in 2024 to USD 18.94 billion by 2032.

A personal trainer incorporated into a smart mirror

The evolution of home fitness devices mirrors the changing trends and preferences of consumers.  Technology has made home fitness more accessible, personalized, and enjoyable, driving significant growth in the market.  With advancements in AI and Machine Learning, Immersible Experiences, Virtual Training and On Demand Content  consumers are riding the fitness wave.

With continuous technological advancements, we are witnessing increasingly innovative and interactive home fitness solutions. Connected fitness devices offer the convenience of exercising at home, while also allowing users to interact with fitness instructors and socialize with friends online.

One of the latest fitness devices is VAHA, an interactive fitness mirror that provides hundreds of on-demand classes led by the world’s top trainers. Acting as a virtual personal trainer, VAHA streams new workouts directly into homes every week.

 

VAHA collects crucial information about your training experience, health status, and living conditions.

Like other fitness technologies, VAHA offers personalized workout plans with hundreds of classes available 24/7. With VAHA, you can train according to your individual needs and goals. The best part is you can work out with qualified coaches and the VAHA community, with classes ranging from Cardio, Bootcamp, and Strength to Barre, Pilates, Yoga, Meditation, and Stretching.  Who knows, maybe in the future VAHA will offer Hula Hoop classes.

 

 

Features and Specifications

  • VAHA S (small):
    • Display: 32 inch touch screen
    • Dimensions: 150 x 50 x 4,2 cm
    • Weight: 27 kg
    • Sound: x4 – max SPL 105 dB with custom sound board and amplifier, 65 W
    • Connection *: Wifi, Ethernet, Bluetooth
    • Materials: Glass, brushed aluminium black
    • Camera: 120 degree IMX Sony

 

  • VAHA X (large):
    • Display: 43 inch touch screen
    • Dimensions: 170 x 62 x 4,2 cm
    • Weight: 45 kg
    • Sound: x4 – max SPL 105 dB with custom sound board and amplifier, 65 W
    • Connection *: Wifi, Ethernet, Bluetooth
    • Materials: Glass, brushed aluminium black
    • Camera: 120 degree IMX Sony

 

  • Connectivity Requirements: internet connection with at least 20 MB/s download speed

For more information or to acquire the: VAHA Fitness Mirror

About VAHA
VAHA, or better said vahā’a comes from Punjabi – one of 179 languages in India and Pakistan – and translates as ‘flow’.

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