2025 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

PowerUp - Portable Resistance Training Gear

Entrant Company

School of Visual Arts

Category

Product Design - Assistive Devices

Client's Name

Ningfu Yang

Country / Region

United States

Power-Up is an intelligent and portable resistance training product designed to make workouts safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable for everyone. As resistance training gains popularity for its effectiveness in building strength, improving mobility, and supporting rehabilitation, it also poses challenges, especially for beginners facing steep learning curves or experienced athletes managing high-intensity risks.
With its lightweight form, PowerUp enables training anytime, anywhere—at home, in the gym, outdoors, or while traveling. Its adaptive design allows users to adjust resistance to their needs, ensuring both safety and efficiency. Through structural innovation, including a built-in nylon wear-resistant modular pivot, it offers smooth, durable, and stable motion for self-assisted training tailored to different joints, reducing strain and preventing injury.
Integrated sensors, such as a gyroscope and sound sensor, assess movement accuracy in real time. By detecting deviations in form or rhythm, PowerUp provides instant feedback, helping users maintain correct posture and optimize training results without constant supervision.
Power-Up stands out for its balance of versatility and safety, letting users switch between exercises seamlessly, whether for building muscle or aiding rehabilitation. Its interactive guidance encourages proper technique and creates a more user-friendly workout.
Whether you’re an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or recovering from injury, Power-Up adapts to you, proving that effective resistance training doesn’t have to be limited to a gym or specialized equipment. With Power-Up, every workout becomes an opportunity to train with confidence, convenience, and control.

Credits

Ningfu Yang
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