A desk bike that powers devices

Many people sit at a desk for hours a day, which can be harmful to their health. LifeSpan Fitness has a solution. The company, based in Utah, designed the Ampera, a stationary bike that replaces a desk chair and lets people pedal while they work. The Ampera also converts their activity into electricity. Pedaling generates about 65 watts of power per hour, which can charge smartphones and laptops. The bike is designed to maintain good seating posture, and riders can connect to an app that tracks fitness levels.…

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