Stepping Stones is a short term high intensity programme of physical exercise to improve fitness levels in healthy middle-aged people (55-65 years). It is designed to be:
- Straightforward to perform in the home or workplace
- Short in duration and easy to integrate into a normal daily routine
- Easily monitored remotely by a healthcare professional if necessary
The efficacy of exercise prescriptions are accessed using quantitative measures based on electrophysiological, kinetic and kinematic data (EMG, ECG, force plate, accelerometry) and act as a guide towards the most effective interventions.
A complete home/work technology platform has been developed for the project, using a wearable wireless sensors system (SHIMMER™) and an open shareable software platform (BioMOBIUS™). This facilitates effective monitoring and biofeedback during exercise whilst enhancing end-user motivation and involvement in the process.
How we designed the Stepping Stones system
About the technology behind Stepping Stones