Urevo, the smart fitness company known for its under-desk pads and home cardio machines, is tapping into the increasing popularity of serious marathon running with the Cyber Mega Smart Treadmill, which is now available in the UK.
Representing its first tilt at the professional market, the US $1,000/£1,000 asking price makes the Cyber Mega Smart treadmill Urevo’s most expensive product by far. It looks to impress, though, through features such as a brushless motor for greater durability, a top speed of up to 12 miles per hour and the ability to incline by up to 12°, allowing owners to build up their resistance by mimicking the inclines of outdoor courses.
Built-in AI
Using the accompanying Wellness Hub smartphone or tablet app, owners can choose from real-world marathon routes, such as Berlin and Paris, and run live course maps as if they are taking part with others in the crowd. You can also set it up for preset distances, including 5K, 10K, and half-marathon, as you build up to the full 26.2 miles.
The de rigueur AI tech comes via a “Smart Coach”, which Urevo says provides time-appropriate guidance on the course, such as warm-up reminders, pacing alerts, split-time analysis, course time-limit awareness, and a final inspiring push to the finish line. It says that the cues are timed to support focus and rhythm, without forcing runners to watch the screen mid-run.
The treadmill has its own display, but this is just for basic data so it can be used if you just want to get on it and run. It’s also foldable for easier storage, and it comes complete, making it easy to take out and get going out of the box.
Subscription-free
The Cyber Mega Smart Treadmill is part of an increasing trend of subscription-free connected fitness devices. Peloton’s IQ tech, which uses computer vision to monitor a user’s movements in real time and provide feedback, is arguably more sophisticated AI; it requires a paid subscription. Though Peloton remains the market leader for connected fitness and posted a profit for the first time last year, its shares recently slumped after failing to meet Wall Street expectations following a drop in subscriber numbers.