Understandably the whole industry is excited by the prospect of networked fitness


foremost’. Complementary features, such as the library of workout guides, also help to promote this goal for the benefi t of members and clubs alike.” Research and Development (R&D),


combined with rigorous testing, continued for a majority of 2009, with the P80 console being honed according to ongoing user and customer input. Then, in November 2009, a small corner of Seattle became a big landmark in the project, as the fi rst ‘test club’ installation took place. The ensuing success was undoubtedly a consequence of the extensive two-year R&D process, and further installations took place in quick succession throughout 2010.


Networked Fitness While the P80 console is a breakthrough


in its own right, there is also a further, highly significant dimension. Each console features an Ethernet connection, enabling the console to be networked. Brent Brooks, Vice President of Networked


april 2011 © cybertrek 2011 Precor invested in three and a half


years of R&D (right) before launching the new P80 console (above).


Fitness at Precor, comments, “The internet now shapes so many aspects of our daily lives and so understandably the whole industry is excited by the prospect of networked fitness. It is evident that this type of technology opens up extensive benefits to both the exerciser and club owners, and Precor is delighted to now begin delivering these benefits to its customers.”


The future’s here The spring of 2011 marks the official


launch of the P80 console and the conclusion of an extensive three and a half year research, development and testing process. Brent Brooks concludes:


“The beauty of the P80 console really is in the simplicity – users are discovering the joys of a premium interactive design, combined with a fully integrated media


experience that will satisfy even the most demanding member’s needs. With the almost limitless possibilities of a networked fitness experience, the launch signifies a huge step-change for both Precor and the industry.” And, ultimately, that will result in many more highly- engaged members.


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*Research source: Attitude and Perceptions of Consumers towards CV Equipment - January 2010 - Leisure-net Solutions.


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