Matthew Penk

 As a personal trainer it’s my responsibility to better my client’s overall wellness.  To train my client in an easier and more enjoyable way for both me the trainer and my client.

 Investing in new technology that makes working out more enjoyable.  Looking into to more effective workouts.

 Sales of fitness trackers have doubled in the past year($692 mil. 2014/ $1.46 bil. 2015)  Becoming a staple in the fitness industry  Helps people track there activity and encourage them to stay active.  Allows the individual to set personalized goals

 Tracks steps, distance, calories burned, and active minutes.  Monitors sleep  Syncs stats wirelessly to smartphones and computers.  Water resistant  Battery length: 5 Days  Cost: $99.95 (Fitbit.com)  flex

 Allows individual to track intake of calories and nutrients.  Allows individual to graph food intake over time.  Would allow client to stick closer to recommended diet which is just as important as exercise  Cost: $ (SituScale.com)  situ/

 Why?- Wired headphones can be a hassle to deal with while running.  Dealing with wired headphones can often distract a person from their workout.  Advancements have been made in wireless technology over the past 5 years.  Sound quality in wireless is equal to wired headphones.

 Delivers high quality sound.  Microphone included, enabling person to answer calls.  Sweat-proof  Ear tips designed to stay in ear during intense workouts  Lightweight  Price: $79.95(jbl.com)  products/REFLECT+MINI+ BT.html

 Benefits  Would help individual track steps, calories, etc.  Less of a chance you forget to wear them as opposed to technology worn on one’s wrist.

 Simple’cise  Would introduce individual to exercises one could do at home/ in free time.  Teach the basics of nutrition, when to eat and what to eat.  Easy exercises would encourage individuals to work out and not scare them from exercise.