Nuffield Health teams with Microsoft Band to create wearable workouts
POSTED 19 May 2015 . BY Jak Phillips
Once downloaded to the Microsoft Band, small vibrations and on-screen instructions guide users through each stage of the workout
Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band to produce a series of workouts for wearable tech users on the move.
The collaboration is significant for gym operators, as it offers a prime example of how the sector’s specialist knowledge can provide opportunities for positive collaboration with wearable technology, which has to date been regarded by many as a threat to traditional gyms.
As the UK fitness and wellbeing partner for the Microsoft Band, Nuffield Health fitness experts have created guided workouts designed to help people of all fitness levels get the most out of their workouts. Each of the nine training sessions can be downloaded from the Microsoft Health app straight onto the Microsoft Band worn on the user’s wrist, enabling them to exercise wherever and whenever they like.
Once downloaded to the Microsoft Band, small vibrations and on-screen instructions guide users through each stage of the workout. At the same time, Microsoft Band measures heart rate and calories burned to provide key stats from a workout to help people monitor their progress and make improvements.
The Nuffield Health guided workouts include Back Fit – an exercise routine promoting core strength and stability for the back; Anytime, Anywhere – a routine designed to help fitness in all locations; and the Speed Round – a high intensity express circuit centred on raising the heart rate.
“Exercise is one of the key factors in keeping people healthy, however, one of the main problems we see in encouraging people to lead healthier lifestyles is getting them to continually exercise,” said Jay Brewer, professional head of clinical wellbeing at Nuffield Health.
“People are normally very motivated when they start exercising but can lose momentum when they get bored. One of the great things about Microsoft Band is that the guided workouts by Nuffield Health provide variety for people with different fitness levels which can help them form a routine.”
The next step in the partnership will see the Microsoft Band linking with the Nuffield HealthScore app. HealthScore converts body and lifestyle data into an easy to understand number which increases when users make good lifestyle choices, such as completing a workout or eating a healthy meal, and decreases during periods of inactivity or when they reach for the chocolate. Meanwhile, further Nuffield Health guided workouts will be made available throughout the year.
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable
technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.
Just weeks after being the subject of intense speculation over its entry to the
wearable tech market, Microsoft has duly proven that there’s no smoke without
fire by unveiling the Microsoft Band.
Microsoft is reportedly weeks away from launching its own smartwatch with
fitness tracking features, expected to challenge existing offerings from rivals
Samsung and Apple.
Technology experts are tipping Microsoft to launch a new piece of wearable
fitness technology this autumn, which will work in tandem with all three of the
major smartphone operating systems.
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter
to party leaders to commit to making the nation the most active in Europe
after next month’s General Election.
David Beckham and F45 Training have finally settled the breach-of-contract
lawsuit around
Beckham’s ambassadorial agreement with the boutique fitness franchisor.
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Swim England have teamed up to sponsor an aquatic theatre at Elevate 2024. [more...]
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exceeded the 100,000 visitor mark. [more...]
Nuffield Health teams with Microsoft Band to create wearable workouts
POSTED 19 May 2015 . BY Jak Phillips
Once downloaded to the Microsoft Band, small vibrations and on-screen instructions guide users through each stage of the workout
Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band to produce a series of workouts for wearable tech users on the move.
The collaboration is significant for gym operators, as it offers a prime example of how the sector’s specialist knowledge can provide opportunities for positive collaboration with wearable technology, which has to date been regarded by many as a threat to traditional gyms.
As the UK fitness and wellbeing partner for the Microsoft Band, Nuffield Health fitness experts have created guided workouts designed to help people of all fitness levels get the most out of their workouts. Each of the nine training sessions can be downloaded from the Microsoft Health app straight onto the Microsoft Band worn on the user’s wrist, enabling them to exercise wherever and whenever they like.
Once downloaded to the Microsoft Band, small vibrations and on-screen instructions guide users through each stage of the workout. At the same time, Microsoft Band measures heart rate and calories burned to provide key stats from a workout to help people monitor their progress and make improvements.
The Nuffield Health guided workouts include Back Fit – an exercise routine promoting core strength and stability for the back; Anytime, Anywhere – a routine designed to help fitness in all locations; and the Speed Round – a high intensity express circuit centred on raising the heart rate.
“Exercise is one of the key factors in keeping people healthy, however, one of the main problems we see in encouraging people to lead healthier lifestyles is getting them to continually exercise,” said Jay Brewer, professional head of clinical wellbeing at Nuffield Health.
“People are normally very motivated when they start exercising but can lose momentum when they get bored. One of the great things about Microsoft Band is that the guided workouts by Nuffield Health provide variety for people with different fitness levels which can help them form a routine.”
The next step in the partnership will see the Microsoft Band linking with the Nuffield HealthScore app. HealthScore converts body and lifestyle data into an easy to understand number which increases when users make good lifestyle choices, such as completing a workout or eating a healthy meal, and decreases during periods of inactivity or when they reach for the chocolate. Meanwhile, further Nuffield Health guided workouts will be made available throughout the year.
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable
technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.
Just weeks after being the subject of intense speculation over its entry to the
wearable tech market, Microsoft has duly proven that there’s no smoke without
fire by unveiling the Microsoft Band.
Microsoft is reportedly weeks away from launching its own smartwatch with
fitness tracking features, expected to challenge existing offerings from rivals
Samsung and Apple.
Technology experts are tipping Microsoft to launch a new piece of wearable
fitness technology this autumn, which will work in tandem with all three of the
major smartphone operating systems.
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter
to party leaders to commit to making the nation the most active in Europe
after next month’s General Election.
David Beckham and F45 Training have finally settled the breach-of-contract
lawsuit around
Beckham’s ambassadorial agreement with the boutique fitness franchisor.
Noraxon’s next-generation motion capture system, MyoMotion, can be used by PTs to enable
custom training programmes, minimise injuries and help with rehabilitation by measuring
athletes’ movements in real-time.
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), and
Swim England have teamed up to sponsor an aquatic theatre at Elevate 2024. [more...]
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during
RiminiWellness (30 May – 2 June 20204) – the largest fitness event in Italy – which this year
exceeded the 100,000 visitor mark. [more...]