Is Your Workout High-Tech?
Posted on Jul 27th 2009 2:00PM by Katherine Tweed
Whether you hit the gym or the great outdoors to work up a sweat, there's plenty of opportunity to incorporate technology into your exercise routine. But while some people can't live without GPS and Nike+ sneakers, others find a soccer ball or pair of dance shoes is all they need to stay in shape.
Then there's exercise that's totally dependent on technology, like the Wii Fit, or I would even argue, workout DVDs. There are advantages to knowing stats on your own fitness, but are some people a little too obsessed? Are you hooked on technology for your workout?
Last week we asked how you manage your aches and pains from working out. Here's how you responded:
More than 60 percent said that you expect some discomfort. so you tough it out instead of turning to medication.
Twenty percent said you take advantage of massage or ice packs, and 16 percent said you do turn to pain relievers, but only if you really need them.
Just three percent said you take preventative pain relievers, which is a good thing, because overuse can cause other problems as well as mask a more serious injury that needs medical attention.
Then there's exercise that's totally dependent on technology, like the Wii Fit, or I would even argue, workout DVDs. There are advantages to knowing stats on your own fitness, but are some people a little too obsessed? Are you hooked on technology for your workout?
Last week we asked how you manage your aches and pains from working out. Here's how you responded:
More than 60 percent said that you expect some discomfort. so you tough it out instead of turning to medication.
Twenty percent said you take advantage of massage or ice packs, and 16 percent said you do turn to pain relievers, but only if you really need them.
Just three percent said you take preventative pain relievers, which is a good thing, because overuse can cause other problems as well as mask a more serious injury that needs medical attention.
