MAXPRO Air: 100+lbs of Resistance. Just 2.5lbs of Gear
- Jun 26, 2025
- 3 min read
A full-body workout anywhere you go. Trusted by athletes, used by beginners.
For fitness enthusiasts, travelers, and anyone short on space but big on gains, the MAXPRO Air: 100 lbs of Resistance. Just 2lbs of Gear. is set to redefine portable strength training. Launched on Kickstarter by MAXPRO, led by founder Nezar Akeel, this ultra-light and powerful device promises a full-body workout experience on the go, packing serious resistance into an incredibly compact form factor.
Project Overview
Name and Creator: MAXPRO Air: 100+lbs of Resistance. Just 2.5lbs of Gear. by Nezar from MAXPRO.
What It Is: The MAXPRO Air is the lightest and most travel-friendly strength trainer yet, designed to deliver over 100 lbs of adjustable concentric resistance. This smart, portable cable gym replaces bulky equipment, allowing users to perform a wide variety of strength, cardio, HIIT, and plyometric exercises anywhere, anytime.
Key Features
Ultra-Lightweight & Portable: Weighing in at just 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg), the MAXPRO Air is exceptionally easy to carry. Its compact, foldable design allows it to fit into almost any bag, making it the ultimate travel companion for maintaining your fitness routine.
Impressive 100+ lbs of Resistance: Despite its small size, the MAXPRO Air delivers over 100 lbs of adjustable concentric resistance. This is achieved through MAXPRO's patented power clutch system and cables 15 times stronger than steel by weight, ensuring a powerful and consistent workout.
Full Body Workout Versatility: From strength training to mobility work, the MAXPRO Air's versatile cable system and adjustable resistance allow you to perform a vast array of exercises targeting all major muscle groups. Your imagination is truly the limit for your workout routine.
Smart App Integration (Optional): Connect the MAXPRO Air to the MAXPRO App via Bluetooth for a smarter workout experience. The app offers guided workouts, a large library of live and on-demand classes, and progress tracking, though the device can also be used intuitively without the app.
Long-Lasting Rechargeable Battery: Equipped with a rechargeable 18650 Li-Ion battery, the MAXPRO Air boasts up to 2 months of run time on a single 40-minute charge, ensuring it's always ready for your next session.
Durable & Robust Construction: Built with an aluminum alloy main body and high-impact resistance PCABS plastic components, the MAXPRO Air is designed for durability and consistent performance. It also features an improved pad design for smoother operation.
Universal Mounting System: The included universal mounting system allows you to easily attach the MAXPRO Air to virtually anything – a chair, a table, a workout rack, or even a tree – offering unparalleled flexibility for your workout environment.
Included Accessories: Each MAXPRO Air unit comes with essential accessories to get you started: a foot bar, universal mount system, handle, ankle strap, bar, and a hard-sided travel case for convenience and protection.
Maintenance-Free Design: The MAXPRO Air is designed to be relatively maintenance-free. Self-replacement cable kits will be available for long-term use.
Improved Portability vs. Original MAXPRO: The MAXPRO Air is specifically optimized for travel and portability, weighing significantly less (2.5lbs vs. 10lbs) and offering a more compact form factor compared to the original MAXPRO.
Rewards
MAXPRO Air - Starts at $299
For other units, please refer to the reward page. You can buy the Gym Bundle to open up your own Air Gym
The Idea
Concept: To liberate strength training from the confines of traditional gyms and bulky equipment, providing a powerful, precise, and incredibly portable fitness solution for everyone, from beginners to seasoned athletes, enabling a full-body workout anytime, anywhere.
Inspiration: Nezar Akeel, founder of MAXPRO, a mechanical engineer with a passion for smart and simple fitness, created MAXPRO Air to meet the growing demand for flexible workout solutions. Recognizing that life often keeps people from the gym, he aimed to deliver serious strength training in a package so small and light, that there's no longer any excuse to skip a workout, empowering users to integrate fitness seamlessly into their travel, home, or daily routine.
