Resource-efficient production and sustainable development have always been part of our DNA. From the very beginning, EGYM equipment has featured industry-leading energy efficiency - which is paying off now more than ever. After all, the dramatic rise in energy prices in the wake of the Ukraine war is also putting a significant strain on the fitness industry. That's why now is the best time to invest in EGYM equipment - saving a lot of energy and getting a faster return on investment.
The EGYM Energy Philosophy
As our customer, you know that the performance of your equipment is constantly improving thanks to regular software updates: new training methods, a more motivating user interface, more effective isokinetic force measurement are just a few examples of the continuous added value of your machines.
What you may not have noticed until now is that over the years we have also reduced the nominal energy consumption of our Smart Strength equipment by over 60 percent through hardware and software improvements!
Average power consumption of EGYM machines
For example, EGYM Smart Strength machines are equipped with an internal energy buffer that captures a significant portion of the energy generated by the user during the concentric phase and uses that same energy to "push back" during the eccentric phase of a workout.
Therefore, the power consumption of a "typical" EGYM Smart Strength device averages only about 43 watts per day.
When calculating specific energy consumption at the equipment level, there are many parameters to consider, such as equipment type, on/off hours, training weight, training method, training goal, and equipment utilization.
Therefore, we have read our cloud data for statistical analysis and come to a very practical conclusion about the average energy consumption of our devices under typical usage:
| Product line | Average power consumption - Taking into account standby times and typical training usage. | Average power consumption per day - Assumption: typical operating time of 16h per day | ||||||
| Smart Strength | ~ 43 watts | ~ 0.67 kWh | ||||||
| Smart Flex | ~ 12 Watt | ~ 0.19 kWh | ||||||
| Fitness Hub | ~ 57 Watt | ~ 0.91 kWh |
Average power consumption of an EGYM device during typical use or operating time.
What do these numbers mean in the context of other typical power consumption?
- The power consumption of an EGYM appliance is comparable to a high-power LED light bulb.
- One washing machine cycle consumes as much energy as five typical Smart Flex appliances in a day. (Depends on the type of washer, program used, etc. Used example: ~1 kWh per wash cycle).
- One treadmill can use as much energy as four Smart Strength or 16 Smart Flex units. (Depends on brand and type of treadmill and usage: Average power consumption in use: ~700 watts / Average power consumption in standby ~70 watts / In use for ~20% of time on / Average power on: 196 W).
- A seven minute hot shower uses as much energy as using an EGYM Smart Strength Machine for about three and a half days. (Duration seven minutes / ten liters per minute / ~ 0.035 kWh per liter = 2.45 KWh per shower)
- One heated sauna is comparable to 200 EGYM Smart Strength machines turned on. (Depends on many parameters of the sauna: In the example used: 8,5 kW sauna)
- Boiling a cup of tea requires the same amount of energy as seven typical training sets on EGYM Smart Strength. (starting temperature 20° Celsius / no ideal boiler efficiency / ~ 28 Wh energy per cup)
How can I save energy with EGYM equipment?
Our analysis shows that the power consumption of our equipment is mainly influenced by the machine on/off time, and not so much by all other training specific complex parameters.
Therefore, it is most effective to turn off the EGYM devices when they are not in use, such as when your facility is closed, to reduce power consumption. Please note that the devices should always be disconnected from the mains via the device's own toggle switch (not via the main fuse).
Note: Any automation of the shutdown cycle of your EGYM devices should be carefully designed and implemented by a certified electrician, following the conditions and regulations outlined in our installation documentation.
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Published on: 19 April 2023