Precor Reach

an assistive stretching machine

Precor Reach is an assistive lower-body stretching machine designed for a wide range of sizes, heights, and mobility levels. The device remembers users and provides individualized guidance on the screen, where users choose preset stretches or programs and then control stretch intensity by physically turning the wheel.

Contributors:Eli Kimchi, Johann De Villiers, Katherine Dawson
Studio Sponsor:Precor Incorporated

Precor Reach formalizes and standardizes the stretching ritual, currently a casual, often overlooked activity.

Actuated, articulated “legs” facilitate a variety of lower body stretches.

Turning the wheel controls stretch intensity. Personalized presets and guidance are shown on the screen.

The machine accommodates the 5th–95th percentiles of heights and sizes.

Precor asked us to explore
wellness in the commercial gym space.

Wellness

Recovery

Accessibility

Cardio

Strength

Flexibility

Stretching
Accessibility

Criteria

Balance Appeal
& Accessibility

The device should balance universal appeal and accessibility for all users.

Intuitive &
Approachable

The device should be visually intuitive and approachable with reduced upfront intimidation.

Simple &
Minimal

The device should be simple in use with minimal configuration needs and interaction points.

Constrain
Form

The device should constrain body position to promote healthy form and reduce risk of injury.

Precor Reach

an assistive stretching machine

Precor Reach formalizes and standardizes the stretching ritual, currently a casual, often overlooked activity.

Actuated, articulated “legs” facilitate a variety of lower body stretches.

Turning the wheel controls stretch intensity. Personalized presets and guidance are shown on the screen.

The machine accommodates the 5th–95th percentiles of heights and sizes.

Precor asked us to explore
wellness in the commercial gym space.

We found that several key lower body stretches can be performed in a laying-down orientation.

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Precor Reach

an assistive stretching machine

Precor Reach formalizes and standardizes the stretching ritual, currently a casual, often overlooked activity.

Actuated, articulated “legs” facilitate a variety of lower body stretches.

Turning the wheel controls stretch intensity. Personalized presets and guidance are shown on the screen.

The machine accommodates the 5th–95th percentiles of heights and sizes.

Precor asked us to explore wellness in the commercial gym space.

We found that several key lower body stretches can be performed in a laying-down orientation.

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next project

Precor asked us to explore
wellness in the commercial gym space.