HOUSEWIFE’S

EXERCISE DW2-04XINYI | ADELINE | JESSIE | SYAFIQ | MINJIA

PLANNER

OVERVIEW TECHNOLOGY

A device which plans exercise requirements and fixes short exercise schedules for the user (housewife) throughout the day.

WHAT IT HELPS WITH• Helps busy part-time housewives to manage time for exercising by

introducing the concept that exercising for a short period can make as much difference

• It reminds and provides tailored tips for thescheduled exercise.

Chronic degenerative diseases are responsible for a major proportion of morbidity and mortality among Singaporeans.

Among the modifiable risk factors investigated, physical activity has demonstrated a fairly consistent association with risk of colon cancer, cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis and mental health.

cross-sectional survey of women aged between 35 and 60 years(http://www.sma.org.sg/smj/4007/articles/4007a6.html)

“engaging in physical activity reduce the risk of heart attack”(http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60B5JC20100112)

IMPORTANCE

PROBLEM STATEMENT: PEOPLE

Most women stated lack of time due to work (36%) and family (33%) commitments as main reasons for not exercising.

Females (50%) fall largely below their active male counterparts (64%) in exercising

Part-time housewives, who are generally educated and largely conscious of the importance of exercising

30 – 45 years old

Most affected by family and work

Less likely to exercise compared to men

Feel that lack of time is their reason for not exercising

Results from:2008 survey commissioned by Singapore Sports Council (http://www.ssc.gov.sg/publish/Corporate/en/news/media_releases/2009/SINGAPORE_SPORTS_COUNCIL_TO_EMPOWER_AND_LIBERATE_WOMEN_WITH_AMORE_WOMEN_S_DAY_OUT_2010.htm

Cross-Sectional Survey of Physical Activity Among Middle Aged Women in Singapore http://www.sma.org.sg/smj/4007/articles/4007a6.html

Significant increase in exercising amongst housewives, from 35% in 2007 to 44% in 2008.

Main reasons given by women for sports participation are to keep fit and to maintain health.

Encouraging factors for them include the availability of time (50%) and the need to improve their health (17%)

Most common perceived benefit of exercise:Contribution to physical well-being (77.1% )Psychological well-being (13.8%)did not know the benefits, or thought that there was no benefit at all (9.1%)

PROBLEM STATEMENT:

Targeted activityHousewives to perform required minimal

amount of exercising based on their fitness level

TaskHousewives to do short exercises at

intervals throughout the day to reach the minimal required amount

GoalPromote healthy living for housewives

through exercising

ACTIVITY

SHORT BOUTS OF EXERCISE THROUGHOUT THE DAY HAVE THE SAME BENEFITS“If you're short on time and it works better for you to split your routine into several short workouts throughout the day”

“The only time to worry about continuous exercise versus short bouts of exercise is if you're training for a specific competition or sport”

(http://exercise.about.com/od/weightlossfaqs/f/shortboutsofex.htm)

PROBLEM STATEMENT:CONTEXT

Workplace Housework at home

PHYSICAL• Outdoor to

indoor environment, including office and home

• Good deal of body movements

SOCIAL• Availability of

family and colleagues

• Social norm: Increasing number of housewives in workforce

CULTURAL• Believes in

commitments at home (and at work)

• increase in awareness for women to keep fit – eg. media

PROPOSED SOLUTION1 - Input of details

(weight, height, age) - heart rate and calories burnt constantly noted

2 Choose setting – ring/vibrate, strap to hand/leg

3 Calculate housewives’ exercise requirements –length and intensity- Around 10 min per session

Device:

BMI: Using weight and height, the Body Mass Index is standardised health measurement. The ideal range is around 18½ -25.

HR at rest: Generally the lower your resting heart rate is, the fitter you are.

HR Target: The range at which your heart rate should be during exercise, based on age and your resting heart rate.

http://exercise.about.com/cs/fitnesstools/l/bl_THR.htm

Beginners - exercise at low intensities - increase the length of

time you exercise for before you increase the intensity

http://www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/hliving/startoex.html

4 - Progress bar + health status- Options to display total calories burnt, total fats calories burnt, total time, heartrate

5 Default scheduling – Morning, Afternoon, Night3 x 10 min (recommended minimal)

6 - Reminding alarm - Exercising tips tailored to housewives’ lifestyle, fitness level

SHAPE UP Alarmhttp://www.popgadget.net/2009/07/dumbbell_alarm.php

Tips (example)• do 20 squats while bathing

• Going home, you can brisk walk from the bus stop for 5 min and climb the stairs for 5 min

• Grab a nearby book as your weight and do 30 reps

http://www.helium.com/items/1521525-simple-exercises-for-busy-housewives

http://www.gamercize.net/ptguide.htm

PROTOTYPE

@ work @ home

Material:Waterproof, flexible,

Technology to use:- Data input, Heart Rate counter, Accelerator, Alarm(vibrator), Tips update, Display screen

STRENGTHS OF SOLUTION1. Tailored exercising solution for housewives2. New concept that exercise does not always need

much time and to exercise for a short period can make a difference

3. Interesting tips and guide suited for housewives’ lifestyle to change opinions that exercising is tedious and time-consuming

CRITICISM OF SOLUTION• We’d like to hear what you think about the

limitations of the device being watch-like. We think it is not likely for one to constantly wear it even at home.

• What do you think can be further implemented to push/pull housewives to fulfill the task upon the reminder?