The effects of a dual adaptive strategy with gesture recognition and perceived exertion on training efficiency of elders’ functional fitness

Abstract

Training efficiency is important for functional fitness training because it assures the trainees receive appropriate training to meet their needs of skill formation. With the support of technologies, the functional fitness training process can be adapted to suit each elder's physical conditions. This study proposes a dual adaptive strategy for adjusting exercise intensity levels based on the objective assessments and subjective feedback to balance body and mind conditions. An adaptive exercising system was also developed by using gesture recognition and perceived exertion to adjust exercise intensity levels and help the elders receive more appropriate training. The results show that the dual adaptive strategy proven to be able to provide better balance (body and mind) and improve training efficiency for elders' functional fitness training at their own paces while gaining a satisfied training experience.

Design of personalized intelligent exercise system for the seniors based on behavior design

“…Each individual is unique and dynamic, in the sense that a strategy that works for one person may not work for another 6 . A growing number of studies show that personalized exercise had positive effects on improving health in the older adults [7][8][9] . Since people have special and unique needs and goals, it is important to design the best exercise treatment plan and develop specific exercise prescription for each individual 2,10 .…”