Fitness and Technology
Additional data for sofalarity article.
Firstly I explained why the Sofalarity will not happen. Now I’m giving you some additional information regarding how technology can enhance fitness.
Here are some examples of inspirational people using technology to share their fitness. I’ve also included Tweets regarding wearable fitness technology.
On 12th Feb 2014 Venture Beat wrote: “Wearable bands are booming. Better get in shape for all that fitness tracking.”
In the Tweet below you can see Arnold Schwarzenegger enjoys keeping fit. Note also on his website a blog-post (18th March 2014) stated: “Why Being a Meathead Makes you Smarter (And Keeps You Smarter for Longer).”
The easiest way to describe Moov is as a wearable Leap Motion. The waterproof disc can be worn on your wrist like a watch or strapped around your ankle or arm, and can capture movement. While you're working out, it pays attention to how you're moving, and offers real-time suggestions on how to improve. For instance, when you're running, the app might suggest you shorten your stride or tell you that your landing is too hard -- something that could ultimately cause an injury. Moov also notices things like your shoulders not being directly over your hands when you're doing pushups, or even that your not kicking fast enough when you're swimming laps.
Instead of resembling sofas will resemble Captain Picard going boldly into the future.
Finally, just for fun. LOL
Thinking about Moov made me think of Real r Real. Maybe you could listen to this while working out? ☺