Fitness TechnologyHow it can positively affect you
Aaron LongAFAA Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness TrainingComputer Systems and Software Specialist, University of South Alabama
Fitness TechnologyHow it can positively affect you
Variety of fitness technologies availableFitness gadgets
Shoe-lace step trackersSports WatchesWrist BandsClip-ons
Internet fitness websitesSmart phone appsInteractive video console games
Fitness can be fun at any age:
Granny
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxj6MbcCwdM
Wii U and WiiFit™ Plus
WiiFit™ PlusInteractive Video Console ~ $299.00+
Connects to your TV 3D virtual trainerCalories burnedOffers routines or customize
your workoutAdditional components Fun for all ages
Source: http://www.nintendo.com/wiiuhttp://www.wiifit.com/training/
MilestonepodShoelace Step Counter ~ $25.00
LED IndicatorInterfaces with Windows, Mac, Android, and iOSTracks walking, jogging andrunning
Senses type of motion and calculates distance
Source: www.milestonepod.com
Basic Peak-Ultimate Fitness & Sleep TrackerSports watch ~ $200.00 (Latest model this November)
Monochrome LCD displayInterfaces with Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and WebHeart-rate monitorMeasures steps, calories, REMand sleep intensity
Auto-detects movementZeroes in on your habits
http://www.amazon.com/Basis-Peak-Ultimate-Fitness-Tracker/dp/B00GJG75VG
Garmin VivofitWrist band ~ $129.00
LCD displayInterfaces with Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and WebHeart-rate monitor optionCounts calories & distancetraveled
Auto-tracks steps and monitors sleepSilent vibrating alarmAllows daily personalized goals
Source: http://sites.garmin.com/en-US/vivo/vivofit/
Fitbit OneClip-on ~ $99.00
OLED indicatorInterfaces with Windows, Mac, Android, and iOSSuper-smart pedometerCalculates calories burnedMeasures sleep quantitySilent wake alarm
Source: http://www.fitbit.com/one
Example: Fitbit One website
Fitbit One
Source: http://www.fitbit.com/one
• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseforseniors.html
• http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/
• http://www.seniorfitnessize.com/category/senior-fitness/
• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/winter09/articles/winter09pg9.html
Senior Websites and Articles
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