The future of fitness is quickly evolving, but for the long term health of mankind it’s necessary to keep an appropriate distance with AI fitness and keep a close relationship with natural outdoor hiking and morning jogs.
Home fitness-based activities have seen a rising trend since the televised dance workouts in the 1980’s, and now digital home gyms including the new FITURE mirror is another new alternative to outdoor exercise.
Regardless of the interactive technology a company squeezes into a smart fitness mirror or DVD home workout series, nothing can compare to a real life outdoor workout experience.
The FITURE mirror concept is similar to the aerobic workout videos of the 1980’s, which were centered around burning calories in front of a screen.
The mirror shows motion-capture-based technology in a 43-inch tall, narrow display that can be mounted on a wall or leaned against a flat surface, according to an April 26 Engadget article.
Engadget is a technology news and reviews covering entertainment and gaming, according to its webpage.
While it promotes innovative contact between the human body and artificial intelligence (AI), the end goal is trying to imitate real-life workouts.
However, the feeling of a crisp, early morning breeze blowing through hair as the body moves swiftly down a dirt paved path is irreplaceable.
Interacting with a virtual being in the front of a sleek new mirror device would be fun for an evening workout before bed but not everyone will be content with relying on screens as their only source of exercise.
The atmosphere and sounds of nature in the outside air is a necessity for the body and mind to experience at least once a day.
The biophilia phenomenon, introduced in 1984 by Edward O. Wilson, supports the fact that humans physically and mentally thrive in outdoor settings, according to a June 25, 2018 Forbes article.
Researchers concluded in a Japanese study that spending a short period of time outdoors helps reduce cortisol levels, which is a chemical inside the body that causes stress, according to a July 7, 2020 Fitness Nation article.
Fitness Nation emphasizes that exercising outdoors may naturally lower blood pressure and burn more calories faster compared to indoor workouts.
Outdoor workouts typically require more strenuous effort than an at-home workout, because the consistent change in terrain and weather pushes the body's muscles to move harder and faster than it would using a machine.
Additionally, most people that exercise outdoors improve their breathing techniques because the outdoor breeze is not as polluted as the circulated air inside of a building, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Technology workout alternatives like the FITURE mirror and Apple Watch can be beneficial in some ways because they detect weight loss and precise movements.
The difference between a television set and the FITURE mirror is its built-in camera, which monitors people as they run.
FITURE tracks the movement of several skeletal points in front of the screen, according to its webpage.
Compared to the Lululemon and Tonal smart fitness mirrors, FITURE is the first to include maximum efficiency and precise assistance with performance tracking, body form correction and an accurate rep count during workouts.
The advanced features of the FITURE mirror make it stand out from the older Lululemon and Tonal models, which should be most consumers' motivation for purchasing the mirror.
The motion engine provides real-time feedback through the sound and visual of a life-size digital instructor, which is fully interactive and encourages people throughout their workout.
The FITURE mirror is a great device that promotes innovation and futuristic contact between the human body and artificial intelligence (AI), but its end goal is trying to imitate real life workouts.
Although many companies are finding ways to squeeze technology into a smart fitness mirror or DVD home workout series, these alternative workout methods can’t compare to a natural, outdoor workout experience.
