Technogym's new Artis Luxury line is where wellness meets world-class aesthetic design
Technogym's new Artis Luxury line redefines how luxury wellness spaces should look, feel, and function.
At a time when the Middle East's fitness landscape is booming, with wellness sanctuaries opening across the region, the demand for elevated training environments is at an all-time high. Technogym's Artis Luxury answers that call—not just with equipment, but with an immersive, design-led fitness ecosystem that speaks the language of architecture, sustainability, and refined taste.
Developed over four decades of research into wellness, sport, and health, the Artis line has always represented the pinnacle of Technogym's offering. Merging Italian engineering precision with high design and innovation, Artis Luxury offers advanced cardio and strength equipment.
The new Sandstone colour identity, developed by the Technogym Design Center, takes inspiration from the natural textures, offering a visual language that's minimal and incredibly current. Think less 'gym floor,' more private members' club.
What sets Artis Luxury apart is its adaptability to the world's most discerning interiors. Whether integrated into a penthouse-level home gym in Downtown Dubai or the wellness suite of a private Riyadh club, the system maintains perfect visual and functional synergy.
The line includes six cardio products, 19 strength machines, and 15 Biostrength options, along with the Technogym Checkup station – a smart assessment hub that reads physiological and cognitive data to tailor programmes in real time. Every piece integrates seamlessly, delivering a fully connected, AI-powered experience through the Technogym Ecosystem. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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Technogym's new Artis Luxury line redefines how luxury wellness spaces should look, feel, and function. At a time when the Middle East's fitness landscape is booming, with wellness sanctuaries opening across the region, the demand for elevated training environments is at an all-time high. Technogym's Artis Luxury answers that call—not just with equipment, but with an immersive, design-led fitness ecosystem that speaks the language of architecture, sustainability, and refined taste. Developed over four decades of research into wellness, sport, and health, the Artis line has always represented the pinnacle of Technogym's offering. Merging Italian engineering precision with high design and innovation, Artis Luxury offers advanced cardio and strength equipment. The new Sandstone colour identity, developed by the Technogym Design Center, takes inspiration from the natural textures, offering a visual language that's minimal and incredibly current. Think less 'gym floor,' more private members' club. What sets Artis Luxury apart is its adaptability to the world's most discerning interiors. Whether integrated into a penthouse-level home gym in Downtown Dubai or the wellness suite of a private Riyadh club, the system maintains perfect visual and functional synergy. The line includes six cardio products, 19 strength machines, and 15 Biostrength options, along with the Technogym Checkup station – a smart assessment hub that reads physiological and cognitive data to tailor programmes in real time. Every piece integrates seamlessly, delivering a fully connected, AI-powered experience through the Technogym Ecosystem. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied
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