Equipment/Software Technology Project

Matt Fleekop

Proposal

I am coming to you with a few pieces of equipment that I believe will really help improve your team’s success. The equipment will help track/monitor progress and can show us where improvements need to be made.

FitnessBliss

Create, print, track and chart workouts Customize your own program or choose

from pre-designed program Choose from over 750 illustrated exercises Choose what equipment is available to use Progress charts

Mobile Away from your computer, track everything

on your phone Free

FitnessBliss

Heart Rate Monitors

Measures a person's heart rate in real time.

Can be used to maintain optimum training level during exercise. Train at certain percentages for improving VO2.

2 models: Fingertip and Chest Strap Cost: $30-60

Speed and Distance Monitors

Measure how far and how fast you’ve trained Allow data to be downloaded to your computer. 2 models: GPS Driven and Accelerometer

GPS: speed and distance information in a highly convenient, one-piece wristwatch unit.

More expensive: $250-500

Accelerometer: uses a sensor, foot pod or bike hub to send the data to your wrist monitor.

Low cost: $50-90

Body Fat Monitor

Measures your body fat percentage and BMI.

Determine whether athlete’s should drop, maintain, or increase weight for optimal performance.

Easy to use Cost: $20-30

400 Series Force Plate

Lightweight, portable, powered by a USB port Automatically downloads test results at high speeds Low cost

Measurement of vertical ground reaction force providing very accurate data on athlete’s performance in: Vertical jump height, squat, dead lift, bench press

The Ballistic Measurement System can calculate: Jump height, peak velocity/force/power output,

starting strength, max rate of force development

Conclusion

All of these pieces of technology/software can be implemented into your athlete’s training program and help improve overall performance.

All of the equipment is relatively cheap.