Search and determination of ergonomic and anthropometric requirements in the design ofproducts to make aerobic exercise: a review of literature

Abstract

Design is an activity that has been changed in the last decades. This evolution has changed the paradigm of only create and design versus design and create to satisfy the user necessities, integrating social responsibility, environment, sustainability, functionality, and economy. With these restrictions, there is a need to have reliable information on the minimum considerations for a successful design. In this regard, the creation of designs aimed at direct use by human beings makes it necessary the integration of ergonomic principles for their functionality and adaptability. The present work arises from the need to determine what are the characteristics with the design of exercise equipment should count, for this, the information obtained from the of the quality function deployment (QFD) was considered to define the client's needs. With these results, a literature review was developed using systematic research technique with the aim to identify relevant information for the design of exercise products. Due that the design depends on the subjectivity of the designer, the research was complemented considering the axiomatic design methodology. 18 articles were identified, those articles expose the integration of axiomatic design, ergonomics, and anthropometrics as a principle for the product's design. Those papers come from a review of 108 documents founded in 5 databases, published in a period from 2010 to 2018.