Hate the Gym? Try 3 New Fitness Technologies
Does a big-box gym full of people terrify you? What about a team of personal trainers lying in wait, ready to literally whip you into shape? If yes, have we got a few new alternatives for you.
While some people prefer to experience fitness in a group setting, the exercise soloist makes time for fitness on their own, which can be difficult when trying to hold yourself accountable. However, new fitness technology is not only making personal fitness accountability a little easier but it's making workouts more fun and enjoyable for fitness introverts.Below are a few new resources for the exercise soloist.
Virtual Trainer Headphones
A prototype that will be released to the public later this year, the Smart B-Trainer is Sony’s latest product offering for those who prefer exercising alone. The product monitors the user’s heart rate and syncs to music, ramping up and down accordingly. It even offers words of motivation throughout the workout such as “one step at a time,” “run to the music,” and “you’re getting better and better!” The Sony Smart B-Trainer is a personal trainer, fitness tracker and motivating tool all in one, sans the anxiety of actually working out with a trainer.
Get Your Burn On at Home
Daily Burn helps make fitness goals more achievable with nutrition and workouts plans for novice fitness enthusiasts all the way up to exercise pros. Video workout tutorials range from hard-core cardio to meditative yoga, bringing the benefits of working with a personal trainer to individuals who prefer exercising in solitude. Exercise soloists can also receive supportive nutrition plans that offer meal ideas that complement fitness routines. Overall, the Daily Burn is a fitness introverts dream.
The Running Game
Running is one workout that can be done in solitude, but for some it can become monotonous or boring. Enter the new interactive app, “Zombies, Run!” The app unfolds a story of voice recordings and radio clips, painting a picture for users that they are attempting to survive a zombie apocalypse. Yes, this is real. Keep reading. The game unfolds through headphones that are plugged into a smartphone. With GPS features, it tracks your route and a voiceover provides fitness tips and motivation to keep you running to meet your goals.In summary, no more excuses. There are more options than ever before for all types. Stay home or join a gym. Make your fitness fun or just keep on keeping on. Whatever your fitness flavor, get out there and try something different.
