SmartGymMitchell Farley Wolfe, Daniel Jeong, Jasleen Kaur,

Glenn Harless, Scott Rogers, Ian Gilmore

WHY THE GYM?1.General Dissatisfaction with Gym

Experience2.Source(s) of dissatisfaction unclear - Further

Research Needed.3.Scott works there.

General Interviews (Methods)General Questions about Gym Experience:

“How often do you go to the gym?”

“Do you like how communal the gym is?”

“Do you have a certain time preference? If so, why?”

“Do you feel the need to get motivated to go to the gym?”

“Do you feel comfortable in crowded gyms ?”

General Interviews (Findings)- People enjoy bringing friends- People have different schedules- Motivation is a big factor- Equipment availability is an issue - It’s hard to actually get to the gym

Contextual Interview I (Methods)-Focus on equipment availability and crowding-Observe participant while they work out at the gym-Ask general questions for additional clarification

Contextual Interview I (Findings)- Highest level of traffic was during 5-7 pm- Equipment availability was a huge issue as it

increased time spent in the gym- Friends would often work out together and

rotate between machines in order to expedite their process

Contextual Interview II (Methods)- Taking notes while observing at the gym - Taking pictures at the gym and of gym goers- Asking additional questions with regards to

the participant’s experience at the gym and with the equipment

Contextual Interview II (Findings)- The most crowded section was the free

weight/squat section in the back of the gym- Those who did use phones, used in gaps

between workouts.

PersonasDAVEThe gym is a lifestyle not a hobby. Motivation comes from the desire to not miss a day.

LARRYThe casual gym user. Finds time when he can, but doesn’t stress over missed workouts. Overcrowding is big incentive to avoid the gym.

KELLYEndurance athlete who spends 60% of her day training. Uses gym for weight training only.

Sequence Model

Ideation SessionFocus: Gym Mobile Applications- a gym social media app to gain workout

buddies- an app that kept track of workout goals and

achievements- an app that monitored machine usage - an app that could plan workouts

Paper Prototype (App)

LOG IN CREATEWORKOUT

MY WORKOUTS

MY GYM

Paper Prototypes (Hardware)The LyfeTymeThe Mark I

● Large rectangular light/button

● Two loops to affix the device to a machine

● No locking mechanism

● No way to adjust the loops’ size

● Smaller design overall

● Small circular light/button

● Rectangular stabilizer replaces loops for maximum hold

● Small loops on the side to hold a lock

Future Plans ILASER SENSOR

We plan on having a laser sensor that tracks the number of reps on each machine.

Future Plans IIPROTOTYPE

This is a highly technical product.We will likely need a large amount of outside help to make a functional unit.

Future Plans IIIGym and Developer Community Involvement

Community involvement is key to our product reaching maximum utility.

So many different functionalities are possible and we rely on hobbyists’ creativity.

THANK YOU