On Earth Day 2018, The Source launched a new cardio section with the motivation to “steward what we have been given”. The new green area incorporated seven pieces of SportsArt’s ECO-POWR™ fitness equipment which is able to harness a member’s workout and produce electricity–establishing The Source as Montana’s first gym capable of harvesting human energy.

In addition to the equipment, The Source also incorporated the SA WELL+™ system which allows the club to display how many watts are being generated in the green area and how each individual’s workout is contributing to the facility’s reduction in carbon emissions.

Adding the layer of sustainability to each member’s workout has opened up lines of communication between both the members and staff of The Source. Seeing their individual impact and the cumulative effect of the facility has sparked curiosity in the member’s minds, causing them to proactively seek out more knowledge on sustainable gym and life habits.

With local Earth Day coverage, word quickly got out beyond the general member base and into the surrounding community. The Source has experienced new levels of engagement from both current members and the surrounding community, allowing them to reach a much wider audience and spread the word of a green revolution.