Fitaide Lite (the free version) was released yesterday and is now available for download. To celebrate the launch and demonstrate the versatility of the app, we are running a contest this weekend (13th & 14th March, 2010) with $150 of iTunes Gift Certificates up for grabs. Contest is open to US & UK users of iTunes only. Hope to see you participate and hope you enjoy the contest. Good luck! Contest Details: 1. Download either the Lite or Full version of Fitaide from the App store. To download click Fitaide or Fitaide Lite 2. Use Fitaide or Fitaide Lite to capture your activity and broadcast sessions over Twitter (using the in-built capability within the app) 3. Sessions should last a minimum of 20 minutes each within an average intensity of 40% Vo2Max or more per session 4. The number of distinct sessions broadcast between 12:00 am to 11:59 pm US EST each day (i.e. 13th & 14th March) on Twitter will be counted for every participant. Its important that each session is clearly labelled with a distinct activity prior to broadcast – if a participant has two similar activities (example jogging and running) then only one will be counted towards the contest total 5. The top 5 broadcasters each day will receive a $15 / GBP 10 iTunes Gift certificate each. In case of a tie, the total session time as well as the creativity of the activity (within the capabilities of Fitaide) will be considered in picking a winner 6. Contest is only open to users of the US & UK iTunes stores 7. Gift certificate codes will be sent via direct message on Twitter to the winners so please ensure you follow Fitaide on Twitter to receive the codes. To follow click here 8. Any questions please leave a comment below or write to [email protected]. I shall be monitoring this forum at regular intervals. IMPORTANT: Kindly ensure that you do not overexert yourself and take into account your health and fitness status and / or consult your physician before participating in this contest. By participating in this contest you acknowledge that POSCITECH or any of its employees cannot be held responsible for any effects, injury or damage your incur either to yourself or to your belongings, whether directly or indirectly as a result of your participation in this contest. Fitaide Website ***********FITAIDE ITUNES DESCRIPTION ********************. Fitness isn’t just about spending time at the gym - there are plenty of ways to be active through the day. Fitaide helps you achieve your fitness goals from doing things you naturally enjoy – whether it’s stepping to salsa, running a marathon or playing Frisbee at the beach! Its unique 3D Intensity Meter automatically tracks your exercise intensity and calorie burn as you move, for any activity you do on your feet. It also measures your fitness level at the end of each session and accurately estimates your distance, steps and speed - when you walk or run, indoors or outdoors. Top Benefits: 1. Assess how active you are through the day 2. Discover high energy activities that fit with your lifestyle 3. Lift your intensity to make the most of the time you are active 4. Workout in the training zone that's optimal for your fitness goals 5. Track the resulting improvement in your fitness "You can actually get as much benefit from daily activity as you can by going to a gym -- and maybe more," Barry A. Franklin, PhD, spokesman for the American Heart Association (Source: WebMD) Little or no time for Fitness? Get Fitaide and transform the daily activities you enjoy into high intensity workouts! Note: The Lite Version of Fitaide is restricted to 30 minutes per session and does not have the iPod Player integration. MAIN FEATURES <> 3D Intensity Meter Technology available in fitness centers is now in the palm of your hand to display your exercise intensity / training zone and calorie burn as you move <> Versatile Accurate for any activity on your feet - walking, running or dancing, playing sports like tennis or basketball, or just to measure how active you are during the day <> Fitness Testing Capture your heart rate at the end of each session to estimate your VO2Max, gold standard measure of fitness <> Distance Tracking Accounts for the natural variation in your stride length to accurately measure your distance, speed and number of steps taken <> Incredible Value Gives you the benefit of an activity sensor, a heart rate monitor and a pedometer - at a fraction of the combined cost <> Perfect Complement to Fitness Plans If you are on a program like Couch to 5K then Fitaide can help you capture real improvements in your fitness as you execute the plan <> Rich Charting & Tracking Review your intensity changes during a session and your progress versus goals over time <> Share your Sessions Broadcast your activity summary to other users or post on Twitter <> iPod Music Player Integration Play your favorite songs or exercise routines right from within the app <> Use Anywhere Works well with the device in your pocket or strapped to your body – indoors and outdoors. For maximum accuracy, strap to your arm, torso or waist. ------------------------------------------------- REQUIREMENTS FOR USE • iPhone or iPod Touch • Fitaide is accurate for activities where you are on your feet, except for resistance based exercise (such as weight lifting) • Do not press the screen lock button on your device during a session, as apps that capture motion cannot run in the background
i am mad.....i am in the middle of a run with my ipod in my pocket.....i was exactly 20 minutes into my workout when my ipod screen went all white and didnt respond, so i had to force shut it off...losing my whole workout...i attacked 2 pics....the white screen, and a pic of the menu where it shows that i did 20 min of workout what i really want to know is if i am still entered.....i didnt put the word out on twitter, but ill put out a tweet @goldglover411 with my time and a link to the full version....i hope thats enough
Sorry to hear that ... please note that the contest is on the 13th & 14th, so you're totally safe. Sessions broadcast on each of these days between the mentioned times will be counted towards the contest entries. I'm keen to understand if the problem was with the app ... pls can you send your crash log to [email protected]? Thanks!
entered: @goldglover411 running at 83% of my VO₂Max for 20m 13s and burnt 107 calories. Measured with @Fitaide. #fitness #exercise
Thanks to the four who participated in the contest on Saturday - all four will receive gift certificates. Due to limited interest, only 4 participants on Saturday, we're going to suspend the contest for Sunday.
thats really too bad.....its not a hard contest to try...maybe its just that a lot of people on this site just sit on their couch watching tv and playing videogames, and they have no time to go outside.
I think the fault was perhaps ours ... we rushed into the contest and did not give enough time for people ... lessons learnt! We'll come back again with an updated contest in the next week or so ... keep your eyes open! Any thoughts or suggestions are most welcome
