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Chinese Seniors at "Outdoor Gym" Generate Electricity For Local TVs
Six exercise bikes lined up in the street of Beijing's Fengtei district look in this video clip like toys with their bright purple and chartreuse components, and the senior citizens riding the bikes certainly don't seem like they are trying to get anywhere fast - in the clip they are barely pushing the pedals hard enough to keep the bikes in motion.
But these retirees are proud that they are not only getting exercise to maintain their health - they are also generating around 180 watts of power per hour, saved to a row of batteries that are later dropped off to low-income local residents to run TVs and other electric devices. It's senior power at its best.
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Comment by Jane McGonigal on March 31, 2010 at 12:04am
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That is so cool! How amazing would it be to solve the obesity and heart health challenges that are emerging in so many countries while also creating more energy independence? This is one of my favorite projects I've seen on the EVOKE network. I would love to see this kind of fitness-volunteer opportunity worldwide. What about installing them at airports where people are waiting for planes? They could use some physical activity before boarding, burn up that energy before a long seated flight! There are so many possibilities... I want to look into this further! So exciting.
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Comment by Shane M. Wheeler on March 31, 2010 at 12:42am
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I could see this one being a very marketable idea- exercise equipment provided openly that provides power would be welcome in a variety of places. I think almost anywhere travel related or where it's inconvenient to exercise could use these.
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Comment by Jen Shaffer on March 31, 2010 at 2:35am
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This sort of set up would be awesome at any place where waiting in line was part of the experience. Or make a cheap enough version for home use that would be connected to tvs and computers.
LOL Maybe they could install this sort of set up at amusement parks and actually run some of the equipment.
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Comment by Aaron Freeman on March 31, 2010 at 3:04pm
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Comment by Michele Baron on April 2, 2010 at 11:44am
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Great post, Aaron--been forwarding this idea (@Jane, and advocating use at airports and tourist destinations, waiting rooms and schools--those long PTA meetings, etc @Nick H--see, it works :) !) around myself...power from the people... @Aaron Here is a link to one US provider-site to pedal-power your home:
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