Digital "Gadgets" for the Future of Fitness

Digital “Gadgets” for the Future of Fitness explains how health/fitness professionals can utilize technological resources with those with whom they work to monitor and motivate them to be more physically active. The DVD examines the pros and cons of these online tools with regard to their ability to enhance physical activity levels. The DVD also reviews how these “gadgets” can be effectively employed to assess selected fitness and dietary measures, as well as help individuals meet their recommended physical activity guidelines.

Among the topics covered:

• Why use digital tools?
• Assessment tools
• Mobile gadgets
• Exergaming/active gaming
• Web-based tools: tracking
• Dietary assessment
• Web-based tools: virtual trainers
• Resources