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BBC news profiles Portland’s Green Microgym

January 2, 2009 by Dave 1 Comment

The Green MicrogymAdam Boesel’s Green Microgym (1237 NE Alberta Street) has already made local news due to its innovative re-use of exerciser-generated energy. Now the BBC has come for a visit:

The Green Microgym in Portland, Oregon, aims to be a carbon neutral exercise facility through the use of solar power and human-generated energy from clients as they pedal and run.

“The big challenge has been finding the right equipment and adapting the technology,” says Adam Boesel, the gym owner.

Read the whole article, with video: A gym powered by sweat and tears.

Filed Under: Media, Portland

Comments

  1. Paige says

    January 7, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    I think if you’re going to exciercise by going to a gym, this is THE best place to go! You get the same excercise, while also helping the earth! It’s a winwin!

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