A Portland, Oregon gym is truly revolutionizing the energy cost of a workout – and changing the way people think about being environmentally friendly.

The Green Microgym features a series of exercise bikes rigged to use the power generated by riders to create between 200 and 600 Watts of energy per hour, depending on the speed of the rider.  Thirty percent of the gym’s power is sourced from riders, and the remaining seventy percent comes from solar energy.  The Green Microgym follows similar fitness centers in California and Hong Kong, where a new kind of alternative energy feeds the enormous energy needs of a gym.

Without the intention of stereotyping, many fitness enthusiasts are also nature lovers – and a gym where no energy is wasted is the perfect alternative to working out outside or free of electricity.  While you may not have enough exercise equipment to power your home, for Californians interested in solar San Diego‘s Solaire provide solar pool heaters, solar air heaters, solar water heaters, and other solar systems.  In San Diego solar energy saves on fossil fuel energy – and the system pays for itself over time.  With financing options and a strong customer service outlook, Solaire energy provides the best and most accessible service.

For more information on solar energy and service options, please visit Solaire online.