Ab‑Drive treadmill debuts
BodyEnergy Technology unveiled the ‘Ab‑Drive’ treadmill at the 2026 HFA Fitness Expo in San Diego — a device that simulates outdoor running with motion‑capture and AI coaching for real‑time feedback. The product positions itself as a more immersive alternative to standard treadmills. (jacksonville.com)
The HFA Show recorded 10,300 registrants and 380 exhibitors during the March 16–18, 2026 event in San Diego, where BodyEnergy placed its Ab‑Drive in the trade‑show New Product Zone at Booth #338. (healthandfitness.org) Company materials describe the Ab‑Drive’s core hardware as a patented front “abdominal roller” that captures the runner’s backward stride, plus integrated Hand‑Drive and Foot‑Drive modes and adjustable magnetic resistance to vary effort. (afvnews.ca) BodyEnergy and its marketing collateral stress safety and biomechanical fidelity, saying the system restores outdoor‑style propulsion, reduces joint impact compared with 5‑HP electric motors, and enables immediate stop‑on‑user behavior rather than motor coast. (bodyenergytechnology.com) Performance claims published by the company include very fast belt response—advertised acceleration from 0–8 mph in roughly two seconds and a stated acceleration rate “10–20 times” that of electric treadmills—alongside quantified commercial energy savings of about 5,400 kWh per year per unit and roughly 2.5 metric tons CO2 avoided. (bodyenergytechnology.com) BodyEnergy presented a commercial slat‑belt Ab‑Drive at the show with strictly limited production this year and is offering orders through its sales channels, with a listed unit price of approximately $6,000 on its retail/order page. (wire.expertini.com) The firm cited endorsement‑level interest from a range of buyers at HFA—gym chains, hotel operators and rehab professionals—and referenced industry figures such as former Life Fitness president Chris Clawson as an early supporter after visiting the company’s lab in 2019. (commercialappeal.com)
