Every idea starts with a problem...
Everyone remembers the timeline of ‘Lockdown 1’ and the relief at finally being allowed outside for a brief walk or run. Tom Miles spent many of his early lockdown runs pondering how he could work his upper body without access to the gym and without a set of weights at home. At some point during or after a video call with his father, renowned product designer Alexander Miles, a lightbulb moment occurred between father and son. “What if we attach a set of resistance bands to a belt in such a way that they provide upper body resistance while you run?”
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It’s one of those ideas that seems so obvious once you hear it that it is almost impossible to believe that it’s not been done before. Countless internet searches drew a blank however, so Tom and Alex, separated by 200 miles, set about designing and constructing some prototypes. After several months of development and numerous iterations, the production model EX-BELT finally emerged.
Since launching, the EX-BELT has become so much more than just a running accessory - it has allowed people from all walks of life to introduce exercise to their daily routines in new and exciting ways
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EX-BELT COMMUNITY
We love seeing the different ways in which people use the EX-BELT - from home workouts, gym sessions and outdoor activities - even your EX-BELT deliveries!
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