Future of Exercise: Fit in a Minute

Aired on Lifetime Television for Women
Sunday, September 3 and December 10
Show 323

Technology will continue to change the way we exercise. We have already seen advances in the fabrics we wear to keep us cooler and drier, shoes that sense how and where we run and then automatically change its structure and level of cushioning. There's probably more computing power in this running shoe than went to the moon with Neil Armstrong. But hold on, because you won't believe what's coming next. There are companies designing devices that will monitor the calories you burn throughout the day and help you make intelligent food choices to just replace those calories. No more estimates and guessing, you'll know when you're eating more than you've burned. How about getting help from a virtual, personal trainer that will provide tireless demonstration and encouragement, while tracking your progress. And get ready for computer-based exercise programs and equipment that will immerse you in new games, activities, and environments offering a stimulating workout without ever leaving your home. In less than ten years, watching television while you exercise will seem like something we did in the Dark Ages.