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HOW EXOSKELETON TECHNOLOGY IS
REVOLUTIONISING FITNESS
BY CHRIS RABBA
Ever wished for a bit of extra power
during your workouts? Well, gear up,
because exoskeleton technology is
making that a reality!
to help people train harder, recover faster,
and reduce injury risk. Whether you’re
a weekend warrior, an elite athlete, or
someone looking to improve mobility,
these suits could be a game-changer.
What is an Exoskeleton?
Imagine a wearable suit that enhances
your muscle power. That’s an exoskeleton!
Ini琀椀ally developed for medical rehabilita琀椀on
and industrial applica琀椀ons, these high-tech
devices are now making their way into
the 昀椀tness world. They act like a strength
boost for your body, suppor琀椀ng muscles
and reducing fa琀椀gue to help improve
performance and endurance.
From Rehabilitation to Repetitions:
The Evolution
Exoskeletons have come a long way.
Originally, they were bulky, hospital-grade
devices used to help people with mobility
issues regain movement. But thanks to
advancements in technology, they’re now
lighter, more 昀氀exible, and even stylish.
With these improvements, exoskeletons
are now being used in 昀椀tness and sports
Powering Up Workouts with Advanced
Tech
In early 2025, 昀椀tness enthusiasts got a
glimpse of the future at one of the world’s
biggest tech expos. The Hypershell Pro X,
priced at $999, was introduced, featuring
800-wa琀琀 hip-mounted motors designed
to reduce muscle strain during ac琀椀vi琀椀es
like walking, running, and cycling. Testers
reported feeling less fa琀椀gued, though
some noted that ba琀琀ery placement and
weight could be improved.
Meanwhile, the Mo/Go hiking pants,
developed by Arc’teryx Equipment and
Skip Robo琀椀cs, use electric motors at
the knees to provide a 40% boost to leg
muscles during uphill climbs. Early users
reported feeling up to 13 kilograms lighter
on their feet—a massive advantage for
hikers tackling tough terrain.
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