1. HOUSEWIFE’S EXERCISE PLANNER XINYI | ADELINE | JESSIE | SYAFIQ | MINJIA DW2-04

3. It reminds and provides tailored tips for thescheduled exercise. IMPORTANCE Chronic degenerative diseases are responsible for a major proportion of morbidity and mortality among Singaporeans. Among the modifiable risk factors investigated, physical activity has demonstrated a fairly consistent association with risk of colon cancer, cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis and mental health. cross-sectional survey of women aged between 35 and 60 years (http://www.sma.org.sg/smj/4007/articles/4007a6.html) “engaging in physical activity reduce the risk of heart attack” (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60B5JC20100112)

4. PROBLEM STATEMENT: PEOPLE Significant increase in exercising amongst housewives, from 35% in 2007 to 44% in 2008. Main reasons given by women for sports participation are to keep fit and to maintain health. Most common perceived benefit of exercise: Contribution to physical well-being (77.1% ) Psychological well-being (13.8%) did not know the benefits, or thought that there was no benefit at all (9.1%) Part-time housewives, who are generally educated and largely conscious of the importance of exercising 30 – 45 years old Less likely to exercise compared to men Females (50%) fall largely below their active male counterparts (64%) in exercising Most affected by family and work Most women stated lack of time due to work (36%) and family (33%) commitments as main reasons for not exercising. Feel that lack of time is their reason for not exercising Encouraging factors for them include the availability of time (50%) and the need to improve their health (17%) Results from: 2008 survey commissioned by Singapore Sports Council (http://www.ssc.gov.sg/publish/Corporate/en/news/media_releases/2009/SINGAPORE_SPORTS_COUNCIL_TO_EMPOWER_AND_LIBERATE_WOMEN_WITH_AMORE_WOMEN_S_DAY_OUT_2010.htm Cross-Sectional Survey of Physical Activity Among Middle Aged Women in Singapore http://www.sma.org.sg/smj/4007/articles/4007a6.html

5. PROBLEM STATEMENT: ACTIVITY Targeted activity Housewives to perform required minimal amount of exercising based on their fitness level Task Housewives to do short exercises at intervals throughout the day to reach the minimal required amount Goal Promote healthy living for housewives through exercising SHORT BOUTS OF EXERCISE THROUGHOUT THE DAY HAVE THE SAME BENEFITS “If you're short on time and it works better for you to split your routine into several short workouts throughout the day” “The only time to worry about continuous exercise versus short bouts of exercise is if you're training for a specific competition or sport” (http://exercise.about.com/od/weightlossfaqs/f/shortboutsofex.htm)

9. increase in awareness for women to keep fit – eg. mediaWorkplace Housework at home

12. Going home, you can brisk walk from the bus stop for 5 min and climb the stairs for 5 min

13. Grab a nearby book as your weight and do 30 repshttp://www.helium.com/items/1521525-simple-exercises-for-busy-housewives http://www.gamercize.net/ptguide.htm

14. PROTOTYPE @ work @ home Material: Waterproof, flexible, Technology to use: - Data input, Heart Rate counter, Accelerator, Alarm(vibrator), Tips update, Display screen

15. STRENGTHS OF SOLUTION Tailored exercising solution for housewives New concept that exercise does not always need much time and to exercise for a short period can make a difference Interesting tips and guide suited for housewives’ lifestyle to change opinions that exercising is tedious and time-consuming

16. CRITICISM OF SOLUTION We’d like to hear what you think about the limitations of the device being watch-like. We think it is not likely for one to constantly wear it even at home. What do you think can be further implemented to push/pull housewives to fulfill the task upon the reminder?