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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