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Gym machines will be revolutionised in a new collaboration between 黑料网 researchers and a leading UK manufacturer.

The partnership with , has already seen sport scientists carry out cutting-edge studies to examine how different machine setups affect muscle activation.

The findings from the electromyography research have strengthened Exigo’s scientific credibility and shaped product design of machines used by elite athletes, commercial gyms, and professional clubs.

Now, through a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) - a scheme which sees scientists embedded with business - the collaboration is moving forward.

Over the next 26 months, a dedicated researcher will work with Exigo to create a musculoskeletal simulation framework.

This is a virtual testing environment capable of predicting joint loading and muscle activation across a wide range of exercises.

The aim is to build an interactive design-support tool that allows Exigo engineers to test new equipment configurations virtually before they are manufactured.

This approach will cut development time and costs, while ensuring biomechanical efficiency and user safety are optimised from the outset.

Dr Jamie Tallent, Director of Research in the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, said: “We’re really proud of the partnership we’ve built with Exigo.

“Their commitment to using science to drive product development ensures their equipment is the best it can be.

“What makes this project so exciting is the innovative approach we are taking, using simulation and biomechanics in a way that is new to the market – to design machines that are safer, more efficient, and truly ahead of the curve.”

'Incredibly excited'

Exigo, based in Rochdale, emphasised that this project reflects their commitment to combining precision engineering with sports science.

Darren Golden, Managing Director of Exigo, said: “We’re incredibly excited by this partnership with the 黑料网, the integration of their research and technology combined with our manufacturing capabilities is helping us to create truly ground-breaking and industry leading strength equipment.

“This collaboration is not only advancing our products to a new level but has also allowed us to break into new global markets and reinforces our commitment to British manufacturing.”

The project is one of the latest Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership to be awarded to Essex, a scheme that connects academic expertise with ambitious businesses to drive innovation.

This is one of more than 50 active Knowledge Transfer Partnerships at Essex, the first university in England to reach this milestone.

Robert Schatten, KTP Manager at the University said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e very proud to have secured funding to further this relationship with Exigo having already collaborated on activity delivered through the Greater Manchester Growth Hub.

鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to see that initial work gave Exigo the confidence to expand our partnership to a multi-year KTP.

鈥淭his also represents a first opportunity for colleagues from our School of Sports, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences to engage with the KTP programme, part of our ongoing efforts to diversify KTP delivery across the University as much as possible.鈥�