Really interesting new product. Potential game changer?

[#8]

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/push-the-first-fitness-tracking-device-that-measures-strength

What do you think?

[steve_d]

It has its place, but I wonder how much success this product will have? I am a total numbers geek, and I'd probably get one just for the sake of seeing numbers outputted from my own workouts. Personally I don't think it would do anything more than satisfy my own curiosity, although it probably would keep me motivated knowing I am hooked up to a machine monitoring my every move. Could be useful for personal trainers (especially the ones who aren't great personal trainers - just to say they have a cool gimmick to fluff their clients with). Especially being relatively cheap.

Looks like it comes out in April? I'll have to look into it.

That said... I read something about the reason the idea came about was something to do with getting injured, and the need for a cheap effective tool to monitor when you are going too fast, or whatever getting yourself more at risk for injury. I'd say this would be the least likely use for this. If I am getting injured, no Iphone app is going to tell me! and if it does tell me, it will likely be too late!

[Praetorian]

Sorry, metrics don't allow you to push to your true potential...that's all mental and it is still the very reason why 90% of gym goers are not elite lifter or bodybuilders.
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[Talo]

Just something else to lose :)

[steve_d]

Sorry, metrics don't allow you to push to your true potential...that's all mental and it is still the very reason why 90% of gym goers are not elite lifter or bodybuilders.
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I would argue that metrics is what pushed me to my true potential in most things that I do. It all depends on what motivates you. Everyone will say goals is what pushes you. Short term and long term. Well to me a number I am looking to hit on a daily basis is the shortest term goal. I usually go to the gym with a number in mind and a # of reps in mind. If I get it, its my personal best, and if I always hit my personal best, I am always improving.

This is just another number to look at in my mind. It's all what you use it for

[Praetorian]

Steve what pushed you to your true potential is inherently you. A number is just a number and to most it does little to change how they approach training. This is why many get hung up on programs ie 5-3-1, dogcrapp etc They will all work if you have the correct mindset and ability to focus on moving forward.

You have the ability to use that number to achieve success because of you...the number itself is irrelevant its just a tool but it has to be in the right hands for it to work.
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[steve_d]

Steve what pushed you to your true potential is inherently you. A number is just a number and to most it does little to change how they approach training. This is why many get hung up on programs ie 5-3-1, dogcrapp etc They will all work if you have the correct mindset and ability to focus on moving forward.

You have the ability to use that number to achieve success because of you...the number itself is irrelevant its just a tool but it has to be in the right hands for it to work.
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Yeah, you're right. Like a calculator in the hands of a toddler - not going to really be able to ace a math quiz.

For me, I need the number, and without it I'd be the first to admit that I am lost. Lately my training hasn't been optimal, nor my diet, and its probably because I've scaled back a little on focusing on the numbers. When I say suboptimal, I am talking about putting 95% effort instead of 100%. It's time to get back to basics, or at least my own personal basics! I know others go in the gym and its not about numbers, but mostly about intensity. Whatever works, right! Just to illustrate the difference between me and other people who train... I ran across a comment on facebook or something where someone said to not think about a number of reps (ex 12 reps) because once they hit that number it will be the end and they failed to reach the full potential of that set.

For me, that number is usually the most I am capable of, and if I hit that number it means I've improved. Rarely could I have gotten that number +1. And even if I could have, but don't I am still progressing. So essentially, if I had to give advice, I would actually recommend setting a target. But not only that, getting good at setting targets that measure improvement, not just random numbers you saw your friend lift, or what you might have lifted a few weeks ago.

[Praetorian]

Agreed..I think targets are necessary otherwise most tend to stop too early. Pick a number go for it...if you achieve that then increase the number or weight. It may take a bit of time but youll soon find where your limits are and then you can target surpassing them.

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