Precor Reach — Eli Kimchi

Precor Reach

DESCRIPTIONReach is an assistive lower-body stretching machine designed for a wide range of sizes, heights, and mobility levels. Users choose preset stretches or programs, and control stretch intensity by physically turning the wheel.
CONTRIBUTORSEli Kimchi
Johann de Villiers
Katherine Dawson
STUDIO SPONSORPrecor Inc.

DURATIONTen weeks

OVERVIEW

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

ACTUATED, ARTICULATED “LEGS” FACILITATE VARIOUS LOWER BODY STRETCHES.

TURNING THE WHEEL CONTROLS STRETCH INTENSITY.

Personalized presets and guidance are shown on the screen.

Designed for the 5th-95th percentileS of heights and sizes.

BACKGROUND

Precor asked us to explore wellness in the commercial gym space. We settled on stretching/flexibility, an important activity and a market with little innovation.

Existing stretching machines are either impractically specialized or too generalized to be of much use unless users know exactly what they’re doing.

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 less upfront intimidation.

Simple &
Minimal

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

Constrain
Form

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

PROCESS

We initially focused on incremental improvements for existing muscle-group-specific machines.

We found that key lower body stretches could be consolidated into one machine, if it could manipulate the appropriate joints in this laying-down orientation.

Full process available upon request.

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