The iFit: an integrated physical fitness testing system to evaluate the degree of physical fitness of the elderly.
This paper presents an integrated physical fitness testing system (iFit) that evaluates the physical fitness of older adults. The intent of the test is to help them manage and promote their health and mitigate the effects of aging. National protocols of physical fitness were implemented to support the assessment. The proposed system encompasses four modules of physical fitness assessment for both users and medical professionals. The test information will be recorded and managed through a wireless sensor network that will enable a better understanding of users' fitness states. Furthermore, the iFit has been validated by a test session attended by elderly participants. The results show that there is a significant correlation between iFit use in the test of flexibility, grip strength, and balance, compared to conventional methods.
Product Design and Development Lab, Department of Industrial Design, Chang Gung University, Yuan 333, Taiwan. ktseng@pddlab.org
Kevin C
KC
Tseng
Alice May-Kuen
AM
Wong
Chien-Lung
CL
Hsu
Tsai-Hsuan
TH
Tsai
Chang-Mu
CM
Han
Ming-Ren
MR
Lee
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D053580:Muscle Strength; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*; D004856:Postural Balance; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D058998:Remote Sensing Technology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012984:Software; D018511:Systems Integration; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D059015:Wireless Technology