Gadgets and exercise

GET FIT & MEAN IT! with World Champion Kate Bramley

Most of us own a smart phone, and many utilise this as a means of tracking your exercise. Or maybe you have purchased a watch like a Fit Bit or GPS watch. These gadgets can be useful for motivation and showing improvement. Although it can be easy to get “bogged down” in the numbers and comparison game without actually benefitting your exercise routine.

 

Tips for choosing the correct gadget

  • Can you wear or carry the device without impeding exercise
  • Does it measure what you are after eg. steps, distance, calories etc.
  • Is the device accurate and does it consider your personal demographics such as age, height and weight
  • Can you track milestones and achievements easily
  • Shop around for the best product and read reviews – some devices don’t perform as well under duress as they claim – look for durability as well as cost effectiveness

Week Goal – Min of 2.5 Hours of Moderate Physical Activity. Use your gadget to track the time.

MONDAY
30-60min running incl. 2 sets of 10mins at a steady to hard pace + 5min walk in between.

TUESDAY
30-60mins swim incl. 5 reps of 100-200m efforts at steady pace.

WEDNESDAY
30-60min power walk with family or friends.

THURSDAY
Day off – or catch up on a session from earlier in the week you have missed.

FRIDAY
45-60min cycle spin class or group fitness class which includes high intensity reps for 30-60secs duration.

SATURDAY
30-45min stretch/yoga/pilates/gym program incl. 5-10mins skipping.

SUNDAY
30-60min easy paced run. Try to go as long as possible without stopping. If you stop take 1-2mins rest before starting again.

MONDAY
30-60mins power walk with/without family or pet.

TUESDAY
30-45min stretch/yoga/pilates/gym program incl. 5-10mins skipping.

WEDNESDAY
30-60mins swimming. Focus on kicking for 5 reps of 50-100m with small fast kicks. Use flippers if you like.

THURSDAY
Try a new activity day. Find a friend and try a new class at the local gym or a new sport. Consider netball, basketball, gymnastics, yoga, cricket, hiking etc.

FRIDAY
Day off – or catch up on a session from earlier in the week you have missed.

SATURDAY
30min continuous easy paced running OR 5km Park Run as a social run.

SUNDAY
60-90mins easy paced cycle.

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