A Wearable Sensor-Based Exercise Biofeedback System: Mixed Methods Evaluation of Formulift.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Formulift is a newly developed mobile health (mHealth) app that connects to a single inertial measurement unit (IMU) worn on the left thigh. The IMU captures users' movements as they exercise, and the app analyzes the data to count repetitions in real time and classify users' exercise technique. The app also offers feedback and guidance to users on exercising safely and effectively.

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the Formulift system with three different and realistic types of potential users (beginner gym-goers, experienced gym-goers, and qualified strength and conditioning [S&C] coaches) under a number of categories: (1) usability, (2) functionality, (3) the perceived impact of the system, and (4) the subjective quality of the system. It was also

SUBMITTER: O'Reilly MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5812980 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature