Fitness instructor programming handset
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Hi Guys
I have been working as the Fitness Manager of a large club for the past 11 years and before this for many years; my degree is in Sport Science.
I have an idea which I was hoping some of you may offer some guidance and whether you think it sounds any good.
If you take last night as an example, I must have seen 5 different new members all of which wanted a programme put together. As always I was equipped with a blank programme card, a pen and a clip board.
For each of those clients I had to write down the name of the equipment or exercise, the duration, the level, possibly RPM/SPM or the like.
Even though each programme was tailored for each client very often the kit used is the same.
What if there was a handheld style device, similar sixe to an ipad that had all the equipment names built in and all the exercises.
I could then just tap for example treadmill, input the duration and level and so forth and print off the programme card remotely once complete.
It would save a fair bit of time and would enable the final programme to be e-mailed directly to the client if they wished.
Does this sound any good??
I have the contacts already with the big boys like Technogym and know how the industry works.
Cheers!
I have been working as the Fitness Manager of a large club for the past 11 years and before this for many years; my degree is in Sport Science.
I have an idea which I was hoping some of you may offer some guidance and whether you think it sounds any good.
If you take last night as an example, I must have seen 5 different new members all of which wanted a programme put together. As always I was equipped with a blank programme card, a pen and a clip board.
For each of those clients I had to write down the name of the equipment or exercise, the duration, the level, possibly RPM/SPM or the like.
Even though each programme was tailored for each client very often the kit used is the same.
What if there was a handheld style device, similar sixe to an ipad that had all the equipment names built in and all the exercises.
I could then just tap for example treadmill, input the duration and level and so forth and print off the programme card remotely once complete.
It would save a fair bit of time and would enable the final programme to be e-mailed directly to the client if they wished.
Does this sound any good??
I have the contacts already with the big boys like Technogym and know how the industry works.
Cheers!
Ten years ago when I was a member at Virgin Active they had a programable key fob thing for the cardio machines. They put your routine on it and you just slot it into the machine and press go, the distance, intensity, duration, intervals etc... were all set for you.
This wouldn't work for the weights and stuff though I guess.
This wouldn't work for the weights and stuff though I guess.
illmonkey said:
Not sure why you've posted. To give your business idea away?
Seems like an idea that might work, but your audiance might be limited. A fairly straight forward thing to make though.
HiSeems like an idea that might work, but your audiance might be limited. A fairly straight forward thing to make though.
Thanks for you input.
I put the idea/concept out there for advice.
If someone wants to take the idea and run with it then that's great and I will even assist if I can
I did think about the app idea.....
Someone mentioned the Technogym key system.
The way this works is the programme is written in the normal fashion before the instructor uploads it onto the 'key'.
My idea would remove the need for the instructor to write it up, it could be transferred directly and instantly to the key!
Cheers so far guys!
Hi
If I wanted to pursue this idea, what would be the first port of call?
I checked on-line through patent search function; I searched for 'exercise mobile programming' and 'fitness mobile programming' and nothing specific came up.
Technogym had a few hits under those searches but that was more specifically for the software used in their equipment.
I guess the cheapest and easiest way for this to run would be as a smart phone app?
Cheers
If I wanted to pursue this idea, what would be the first port of call?
I checked on-line through patent search function; I searched for 'exercise mobile programming' and 'fitness mobile programming' and nothing specific came up.
Technogym had a few hits under those searches but that was more specifically for the software used in their equipment.
I guess the cheapest and easiest way for this to run would be as a smart phone app?
Cheers
That type of application is already available using Apps.
myfitnesspal and others etc. i would recommend jefit as been one of the best examples.
http://www.jefit.com/
Good interface and everything most people need.
They can be tailored to show number of reps, weight etc.
The actual interface, would be biggest issue.
You probably dont want to design and manufacture something!
So in real terms you either need to buy something relativley inexspensive of the shelf. Or accept you use an app that you recommend for people to put on their own devices.
Nothing stopping you having your own ipad type device on initial consultation, and then maybe uploading your routine, to the clients app on their own device?
simply as they could have the app automatically sync to a full online version for them to easily track their progress.
and ammend their workout routine if necessary.
myfitnesspal and others etc. i would recommend jefit as been one of the best examples.
http://www.jefit.com/
Good interface and everything most people need.
They can be tailored to show number of reps, weight etc.
The actual interface, would be biggest issue.
You probably dont want to design and manufacture something!
So in real terms you either need to buy something relativley inexspensive of the shelf. Or accept you use an app that you recommend for people to put on their own devices.
Nothing stopping you having your own ipad type device on initial consultation, and then maybe uploading your routine, to the clients app on their own device?
simply as they could have the app automatically sync to a full online version for them to easily track their progress.
and ammend their workout routine if necessary.
Edited by mikebradford on Tuesday 21st October 15:12
It's a good idea but a few years too late. By which I mean, people want things like that with their smartphones etc, so you've lost a lot of the market before you've started.
I'd be looking at software, rather than a device. If you can own offer deep integration with the apple HealthKit, myfitnesspal etc, and give it the flexibility to store tailored workout plans etc, then you'd be onto a winner.
I'd be looking at software, rather than a device. If you can own offer deep integration with the apple HealthKit, myfitnesspal etc, and give it the flexibility to store tailored workout plans etc, then you'd be onto a winner.
mikebradford said:
That type of application is already available using Apps.
myfitnesspal and others etc. i would recommend jefit as been one of the best examples. Good interface and everything mpst people need.
They can be tailored to show number of reps, weight etc.
The actual interface, would be biggest issue.
You probably dont want to design and manufacture something!
So in real terms you either need to buy something relativley inexspensive of the shelf. Or accept you use an app that you recommend for people to put on their own devices.
Nothing stopping you having your own ipad type device on initial consultation, and then maybe uploading your routine, to the clients app on their own device?
simply as they could have the app automatically sync to a full online version for them to easily track their progress.
and ammend their workout routine if necessary.
Himyfitnesspal and others etc. i would recommend jefit as been one of the best examples. Good interface and everything mpst people need.
They can be tailored to show number of reps, weight etc.
The actual interface, would be biggest issue.
You probably dont want to design and manufacture something!
So in real terms you either need to buy something relativley inexspensive of the shelf. Or accept you use an app that you recommend for people to put on their own devices.
Nothing stopping you having your own ipad type device on initial consultation, and then maybe uploading your routine, to the clients app on their own device?
simply as they could have the app automatically sync to a full online version for them to easily track their progress.
and ammend their workout routine if necessary.
Thanks for your input.
Are the apps that you mention; like jefit / myfitnesspal etc specifically developed and intended for individuals to monitor and track their own performance?? I thought that they were.....
The market that I am talking about are your regular gym users who book in to see people like me who then develop their programmes.
My app/device would be for the professional fitness instructors and personal trainers.
Cheers
TROOPER88 said:
Hi
If I wanted to pursue this idea, what would be the first port of call?
I checked on-line through patent search function; I searched for 'exercise mobile programming' and 'fitness mobile programming' and nothing specific came up.
Technogym had a few hits under those searches but that was more specifically for the software used in their equipment.
I guess the cheapest and easiest way for this to run would be as a smart phone app?
Cheers
google getting people to write the app for you, if you are really stuck i have a mate who can write for both android and ios.If I wanted to pursue this idea, what would be the first port of call?
I checked on-line through patent search function; I searched for 'exercise mobile programming' and 'fitness mobile programming' and nothing specific came up.
Technogym had a few hits under those searches but that was more specifically for the software used in their equipment.
I guess the cheapest and easiest way for this to run would be as a smart phone app?
Cheers
this is your idea and stick with it, it wouldn't take much extra in your working week to get it set-up. the interface is key, that's why some software makes it and better stuff doesn't. trust me i discard great software every day at work because the interface is a nightmare.
you can even knock up some screen shots, think about the people using it, and investigate a free and paid version, perhaps the paid version would store your times / last 10 work out stats / store info on the net etc
don't give it away, someone else had this idea hence why there are other apps out there, but look at them all, see what you like and what you don't! then take the best bits and put yours together.
PM me if you want to talk to my mate, he's a bit of a loon, but most programmers are.
TROOPER88 said:
Hi
Thanks for your input.
My app/device would be for the professional fitness instructors and personal trainers.
Cheers
honestly fella, don't limit your possible market, design the app for everyone, perhaps the paid (in my other post) version links trainers with their clients etc?Thanks for your input.
My app/device would be for the professional fitness instructors and personal trainers.
Cheers
design it with the lowest common denominator in mind (unfit saps like me) and you won't go far wrong.
i would also suggest that it does running and cycling as well, so people can use it when they exercise anywhere and it becomes their go to app, the gym part becomes 2nd nature.
sorry by the way I'm getting quite excited for you (does it show) as I want to produce my own app, but i have yet to have a decent idea!
the guy who came up with candy crush saga now sits on the board of direby city, lots of money, no sense
Edited by jesta1865 on Tuesday 21st October 15:29
TROOPER88 said:
Hi
Thanks for your input.
Are the apps that you mention; like jefit / myfitnesspal etc specifically developed and intended for individuals to monitor and track their own performance?? I thought that they were.....
The market that I am talking about are your regular gym users who book in to see people like me who then develop their programmes.
My app/device would be for the professional fitness instructors and personal trainers.
Cheers
Id recommend downloading jefit, just so you can have a play with it. see how it relates to your needs.Thanks for your input.
Are the apps that you mention; like jefit / myfitnesspal etc specifically developed and intended for individuals to monitor and track their own performance?? I thought that they were.....
The market that I am talking about are your regular gym users who book in to see people like me who then develop their programmes.
My app/device would be for the professional fitness instructors and personal trainers.
Cheers
From an individual perspective Jefits perfect, it has lots of easy to use workout programmes
or you can build your own very easily.
interface shows the equipment being used etc.
graphs show you your progress in terms of weightloss etc.
Its an ideal starting point,
the only thing i find is no app covers combined excercise and nutrition to a goood enough standard.
the ideal thing would be jefit (for the workouts) combined with Myfitness pal (nutrition ) and the great bar code scanning of foods. many on forums state this as being ideal
but unless those companys agree they are unlikely to combine their both excellant aspects
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