Interview about Slide Roller Pro Multifunctional Fitness , winner of the A' Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design Award 2024
Slide Roller Pro is an all-in-one patented device whose main advantage is the ability to replace up to 15 fitness devices. Its functionality allows body development, injury rehabilitation, muscle recovery, and improved flexibility. Its innovative multi-grip design with holes allows the introduction of hands and feet increasing exercise possibilities and the symmetry of the different shapes of the multi-grip favors its aesthetic and the user's ergonomics, adapting to the home aesthetics. A multifunctional, ergonomic, portable, easily storable device adapted for all ages.
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View Design DetailsI noticed that there were no multi-grip devices that could expand the entire body and that could also be dynamic and sliding, allowing for wide ranges of joint movement. It was also extremely important that the design be adaptable to all types of people, being ergonomic and easy to use.I started the design on paper and then I tested it with cardboard. After testing it effectively, we moved on to 3D, finishing with the physical prototype.
The user's grip experience was a key factor, so multiple grips with different curvatures are possible to facilitate said grips. One aspect that inspired the design was the curved physiognomy of our hands, therefore, I tried to adapt the grips to the physiognomy of the hand.
The user's grip experience was a key factor, so multiple grips with different curvatures are possible to facilitate said grips. One aspect that inspired the design was the curved physiognomy of our hands, therefore, I tried to adapt the grips to the physiognomy of the hand.
The choice of materials was essential since it had to combine strength, safety and comfort. The aluminium gives the device strength and safety while the foam rubber is able to withstand the entire body weight, being a comfortable material that will help us enormously in the rehabilitation of injuries and self-massage. It had to combine aesthetics and functionality.
From my point of view, it is essential to achieve an original, innovative and unique product. This involves great challenges because it must be an object different from the rest and perfectly recognizable, which is why I tried to give it its own style.
The multiple grips allow for full body extension and the holes allow for the insertion of both hands and feet. All of this allows for greater range of motion, which will allow for improved flexibility and facilitate recovery from injuries.
User testing determined that the grips were adequate. It was extremely important not to make mistakes with the length of the grips since they had to adapt to all types of hands and be ergonomic at the same time.
I would like it to be an accessible device for everyone. I consider that its movement possibilities are endless thanks to the multiple grips and its design. It is a perfect complement for multiple fitness disciplines since it can integrate different types of training into one. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT IS NOT ON THE MARKET YET
One of the features that impressed me most about the device during testing was its exceptional ergonomics, as it perfectly adapted to the body's shape like a glove. I consider that on an ergonomic and functional level it is something different from what was previously known, and without technological ostentation, simply using creativity. Sometimes the simple is the best.
t is a device that can be perfectly adapted to successive developments since it allows the introduction of different elements such as elastic bands. In addition, the fact that it is detachable, portable and easily storable gives it a plus.
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