Gym Technologies

Question 1

Define ‘fitness machine features’

Answer 1

The gym has modern equipment including exercise bikes and running machines with virtual displays and a wide range of online interactive features

Question 2

Define ‘technology and operation of fitness machines’

Answer 2

The technology behind the operation of fitness machines and their associated sensors is described

Question 3

Define ‘fitness data analysis using mobile devices’

Answer 3

Fitness data analysis using mobile devices is outlined and the benefits and drawbacks of using mobile devices for this task are identified

Question 4

What do advanced exercise bikes allow

Answer 4

1. ) Allow the rider to log on to a particular program
2. ) Pedal resistance will be adjusted automatically
3. ) To meet the route that is displayed in the monitor

Question 5

Give an example of features on advanced exercise bikes

Answer 5

Logging on and setting up a session
Virtual tours - rider can select from a range of different tours that they wish to cycle
Rider motivation features - competition and motivation can be added even when doing an exercise session on your own
Riding with friends - the network at he gym can be used to allow two or more friends to ride together
Viewing and sharing results- using leaderboards and social media

Question 6

Give the benefits of an advanced exercise bike

Answer 6

• Virtual reality is added to the experience by:
  Playing a video game of the cycle ride terrain
  Linking handlebar movement to the rider field of view
  Adjusting pedal resistance to match incline of hill
  Adjusting video play speed and pedal resistance to match gear changes
  -Competition and Motivation:
  Rider can race their ‘ghost time’ and friends which motivated them
  -Recording performance: ride can log on to view previous performance, set targets and monitor health and fitness
  -Sharing results: On social media and viewing their position on a leader board helps to develop further competition

Question 7

What do advanced running machines allow

Answer 7

The runner to log onto a particular program
Programmed by the use with a series of exercise routines
Use training plans that are stored on a flash drive, smartphone or tablet device

Question 8

Give examples of what running machines have been developed to do

Answer 8

To run in different landscape

To allow people to compete in virtual races

Question 9

Give the benefits of using an advanced running machine

Answer 9

• VR is added to the experience by:
  Using a high quality video display or running terrain
  The running machine is automatically adjusted to match the incline of the running track
  The video speed and distance travelled are automatically adjusted to match runner performance
  -Exercise programs allow the run to:
  Create an exercise session and store it on a mobile device or flash drive
  Personalise renaming plans and store them so the same session can be used again
  -Recording performance so the runner can log in to view their previous performance, set targets and monitor their health and fitness

Question 10

Explain how a heart rate sensor is used in exercise machines in a gym

Answer 10

Chest strap heart rate sensor is fitted to the cyclist -> Heart rate data sent to exercise bike via Bluetooth -> Cyclist heart rate displayed on exercise machine sensors

Question 11

How is the heart rate strap connected to the exercise machine?

Answer 11

Wirelessly

Question 12

What can the touchscreen display be used for

Answer 12

To display performance, display a virtual track or use video to show the virtual terrain the runner or cyclist is using

Question 13

Give advantages of using touchscreen

Answer 13

• Interface requires no training to use as it’s intuitive
• Can be used as a display screen after the entry of data
• Touchscreens are easier to keep clean than other input devices

Question 14

Give examples of what data fitness apps can analyse

Answer 14

• Food and nutrition- where the intake of food and drink is recorded to make sure the users diet is on track
• Gym workout data - exercise routines can be recorded and this data can be updated automatically from advanced fitness exercise machines or manually
• Wearable technology - exercise routines measured by wearable technology outside of the gym can be automatically uploaded to the fitness app

Question 15

Give the benefits of using mobile devices to analyse fitness data

Answer 15

• Wide range of free applications available
• Easy and convenient data entry (so data can be added manually/ or automatically via Bluetooth)
• Frequent analysis and feedback- data is analyses frequently so the user knows wether a target has been achieved and if not feedback is given

Question 16

Give the drawbacks of using mobile devices to analyse fitness data

Answer 16

• Small screen size (so it’s hard to bite without scrolling or resizing apps)
• Cut down apps (fewer features or less detail then full one)