Nick Romanos

Learning Objective: To improve form in strenuous, physical exercise while minimizing injury risk.

I can’t wait to move on to Flash. It’s hard to put massive time into just one step of the ideation phase.

INTERVIEW WITH MOM, an AVID NON-GYM GOER (but wants to get into shape)

• Why don’t you go to the gym?

Because if I joined a gym and spent all that money, I would probably go at first and then gradually quit going.

• Why do you get disinterested?

Because excercise hurts and in a gym it’s downright boring.

Also because I have no stamina and feel foolish trying to do it around others who are in shape and can do it.

• If you could exercise privately, would you be more interested?

Yes, if I could figure out how to work myself up from an easy routine to a more difficult one.

When I do a routine that’s too hard, I tend to throw in the towel because it’s too uncomfortable.

• Do you think it hurts because you might be doing the exercise incorrectly?

Probably…AND because it’s hard to move my heavy body around. I feel too weak to support my weight.

• What would help motivate you to gradually start building your fitness up? (it can be anything)

Probably if I could diet and lose a little weight before I start working out. But that’s difficult also. I LOVE FOOD.

It would be motivating to see a little less poundage in the mirror. Would probably make me WANT to start excersizing to speed up the weight loss.

• So say if you could get a simulated photo of you “in-shape”. Would seeing that on a regular basis be enough to push you towards exercising consistently?

I don’t think so. I used to keep a photo of me when I was 20 in a bikini on the refrigerator and it did not deter my eating. I think I would have to see my real reflection in the mirror with a little less weight on me.

• Do you think you are more motivated by fear of negative consequences or hope for positive consequences?

Obviously fear of negative consequences. That’s why I’ve been overweight so long.

It’s also a depression thing. When you’re not feeling too good about yourself, it’s hard to want to get in shape because it takes so much energy AND motivation, two things I don’t have much of.

• So perhaps some encouragement both visually and verbally would be nice then?

Yeah. I guess so. I feel silly for even saying this. Sounds like I’m a little kid needing lots of praise and encouragement.

I’m not a very self-motivated person… At least when it comes to self-improvement.

When you realize the niche market you are creating for might not have a need/want for what you are designing, how do you revise it or do you try to force it on them more to “make” them want it. Or do you not revise it at all and move on?

Do you see a shift from computers (laptops/desktops) to mobile devices for individuals as primary computing sources in the near future?

If “yes” to the question above, how do you plan on engaging the generation that is not as computer savvy who might be intimidated by a tiny mobile device? I know my mother would complain that she couldn’t type on and or see on such a small screen. The reason I ask is because I am designing an A.R. based fitness/nutrition program and I feel like people age 40-60 could be a big part of my market assuming they are not intimidated by the technology.

1. Knowledge, skills and attitudes learned:

Attitude is the main focus here. This program will teach its user how to develop a work ethic for exercising and eating right through personalized motivation tools. Greater success in achieving fitness goals will be achieved through proper exercise techniques (skills) and knowledge of caloric and nutritional content of certain foods.

2. What is observable and measurable.

This one is easy. Weight and body fat /muscle content in the individuals participating. That is the true proof in the pudding.

3. Represent Discreet Units of Instruction:

Behavioral modification should include frequent, effective exercise paired with better eating. This will be motivated (if the idea is implemented by HMOs) by insurance discounts. Wouldn’t you be more likely to exercise if you were getting paid?

4.Clearly communicate expectations to learner. (See 3).

See previous post for other service design info.

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