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The Carbon Negative Quest: Portland Gym Converts Energy Of Pedal Bikes Into Electricity
Posted on August 29, 2008
The world's finally come full circle for members of a new gym in Portland which is converting the pedal power of its bikes into real energy.The gym, opening September 1, takes human powered energy from its fitness bikes and stores it in a battery which runs some of its other equipment. The 2,800 square foot gym, called the Green Microgym is owned by Adam Boesel, a former grade teacher. He was interviewed by the Seattle Times and told them its the first human-powered gym in the US. The gym's equipment is geared up to the gym's mains includes fitness bikes, treadmills, and elliptical trainers. A...
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