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1. What do you like about our project?

2. What do you think can be improved?

3. Do you have any questions about our prototype?

4. Do you have any comments or suggestions?

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1. Do you exercise?

2. How often do you exercise

3. What's stopping you from exercising

4. What do you do to maintain a healthy lifestyle

5. When was the last time you exercised?

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1. Yes, I exercise so that I can stay fit.

2. Daily. I don't miss a day.

3. Nothing is stopping me. Since I exercise often, my joints and mobility is good.

4. Doing Taichi every morning for 40 minutes before the day begins.

5. That morning (on the day of interview)

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Child 1:

I don't really like it . It's kinda boring.

It's too simple, not really fun or exciting. I wish it was better, like maybe it could have more colours.

Why this machine only allow limited workout to be done?

It would be good if it could play music and allow more workouts to be done

Child 2:

It's okay, but not great for exercise. I can't do many different workouts with it.

I dont see myself using this machine as I can only do a few things. More variety would be better.

Could it have interactive games that encourage us workout? That would be more engaging.

It would be better if this machine can track our movements and give points for doing exercises.

Child 3:

I think it's pretty cool, but it could be more interactive

I like it, but it could be better by having something that is interactive.

How does it work? Can the machine be adjusted to my preference e?

I wish the machine can have AI in it whereby they will adjust the exercise based on our fitness level and preferences .

Child 4:

Seems interetsing, but sometimes I don't know what to do with it.

I like how simple the machine look, but maybe you can include more workouts to be done in this machine.

Does this have any safety features?

I think you can add a tablet or interactive features in this machine.

Child 5:

It's alright, but it doesn't really grab my attention.

I think the machine can be better by being wheelchair friendly

Can the machine be moved around?

Most elderly prefer to have accompany when working out, maybe adding a way to exercise with friends remotely would be better.

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1. They are quite lazy to go to fitness corner

2. Few weeks ago

3. I tried to convince them to go fitness corner but they refuse as it is inconvenience

4. I am not keen of the idea of them just staying at home, but they do go for walks like around the malls.

5. Nowadays they will go for a walk in the malls or do youtube exercise

6. Hope to have a fitness equipments that is suitable for them so that they will exercise often

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1. What you like about our project?

2. What do you think can be improved?

3. Do you have any questions about our prototype?

4. Do you have any comments or suggestions?

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1. No challenge as his mum is quite fit

2. His mum workout frequently, hence, he do not need to solve this issue

3. However, he did try to convince his mum to go gym but she refuse as she do not like to sweat

4. Overall, not much issue as his mum still exercise frequently .

Additional question -

Do they use any exercise equipment at home?

No, but my sister does. I recently gave her my old bike and she uses it at least once a week. She sets up a schedule for her exercise needs because without a schedule, she feels like she will only do it when she feels like it so it’s better to be more self-disciplined and make a schedule.

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1. What is the biggest challenge you are facing trying to help an elderly maintain a healthy lifestyle?

2. When was the last time that you tried to solve this current challenge?

3. Can you tell me a story about the last time you / they faced this problem?

4. Why is this a problem for you and your elderly?

5. How did you find your current solution when you had to face this problem while trying to help your elderly maintain a healthy lifestyle?

6. What isn't ideal about your current solution?

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Both George and Wai Yee have low intensity exercise routines. George exercises when he feels like it, while Wai Yee exercises every day. George is motivated to exercise more by having a workout machine at home, while Wai Yee does not use her workout machine because it is boring and lacks human interaction.

Both Roger & Halim are not able to exercise to their maximum potential due to health concerns such as the declining of health for Roger and a history of heart condition for Halim. Hence, Roger is only able to exercise approximately once a week while Halim is able to do it 2-3 times per week.

Here are some additional insights:

George is tired most of the time and his mobility is decreasing. He will benefit from finding low-impact exercises that he enjoys at home.

Wai Yee had knee surgery and his mobility is restricted. She will benefit from having a guided exercise plan and simple mobility exercises at home to do.

As Roger is only able to exercise once a week and prefers hiking activities, he could alternatively benefit from elevation exercises which he could do in the comfort of his own home.

As Halim has suffered from cases of heart attack, he could carry out certain lightweight exercises that allows him to regain back his strength to carry out his daily routine.

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1. Yes.

2. I try to exercise at least once a week now.

3. My health declined significant which stops me from exercising more often.

4. Hike at MacRitchie Reservoir

5. Last weekend (the week before the interview)

Additional question -

Do you think having a machine at home will help you exercise more often?

1. Yes, it will help significantly since I have nothing at home to help me workout.

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1. Yes, I try to go for walks regularly.

2. Everyday but nothing strenuous.

3. My knee. I had knee surgery so my mobility is restricted.

4. Trying to reduce my salt and sugar intake.

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Do your children purchase any workout machines for you to use at home? If yes, do you use it? If no, would you want to have it?

5. Yes, my children bought me a cycling machine for my knees but I don't use it at all because it is boring and lacks the human interaction.

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1. Trying to convince them to start exercising

2. Everyday (talking to them & asking them to take a stroll at the park)

3. Backfire from nagging at them, leading to arguments as they felt like they are being forced and pressured into doing it

4. Arguments tend to make us feel more distance

Her current approach of nagging and suggesting activities they don't find enjoyable hasn't yielded any positive results. It only creates tension and frustration for all of us.

5. Lack of engagement: Her suggestions don't address their specific concerns and preferences.

Negative reinforcement: Nagging creates a sense of pressure and resentment.

Unsustainable long-term: Maintaining this approach will likely lead to exhaustion and discouragement

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1. What is the biggest challenge you are facing trying to help an elderly maintain a healthy lifestyle?

2. When was the last time that you tried to solve this current challenge?

3. Can you tell me a story about the last time you/they faced this problem

4. Why is this a problem for you and your elderly

5. Are there any changes you wish would be carried out to aid you in your job?

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1. No, I don't exercise. I just go out for walks.

2. When I feel like it. Nowadays, it decreased since I'm tired most of the time now.

3. Lazy and with my mobility becoming worst as I age, my desire to go out lessen.

4. Eat more home cook meals and decrease my salt intake.

5. Two days ago (left home and walked) (from the time of interview)

Additional questions -

Do your children purchase any workout machines for you to use at home? If yes, do you use it? If no, would you want to have it?

6. No, my kids did not buy it for me since I express my dislike with machines few years back but as I age, I would prefer to have something at home so on days that I am lazy, I can get a little work out in.

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1. I think the hardest part of getting them to maintain a healthy lifestyle is convincing them to come. Elderly tend to think their time is almost up so there's not much point in leading a healthy lifestyle at all but it actually makes a huge difference.

2. For me its almost everyday, lots of elderly tend to give up halfway through a session or not even want to show up at all and it's really disheartening especially when they've made really good progress already so I always try to motivate them and encourage them.

3. The last time I faced this problem, I was with my patient Mr Lim who has Arthritis and for a period of time he didn't want to come and work on it anymore because he felt that since he wasn't going to recover anymore there's no point in working so hard. Even though, he might not recover it can significantly slow down the Arthritis so I really tried my best to talk to his children to get him to come back and work on his condition.

4. Mr Lim had already made progress beforehand and him skipping all these sessions really sets him back and might even worsen his condition which really made me feel for him as I felt that he was doing really well and things were looking up for him.

5. I wish there was more ways to motivate/encourage them to come or even if possible a way to get them to come more or exercise outside of just our sessions in their own time so they can keep up their good health. Lots of these elderly actually can live a longer and more fufilied life if they put more effort into maintain a healthy lifestyle

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1. Helping them stay consistent with it, they tend to prefer to lead a more sedentary lifestyle and find it very troublesome to do any form of exercise. If given the choice they rather stay at home

2. I've tried to convince them to come exercise but they didn't really want to do it so I tried getting them in a group to motivate one another.

3. I have one elderly that I look after, Mr Soh he is in relatively good health - he just has weak bones so it's dangerous for him to be alone constantly. However, with enough exercise he can actually build up more strength on his joints. But since he doesn't see any problems with his health and the fact that he has to leave the house regularly to exercise he refuses to do so and chooses to just do brisk walks which won't help much in the future.

4. To maintain good health, more exercises should be done - not just brisk exercises. If he wants to remain in good health he has to start taking up more exercises.

5. I wish there was something that can give elderly easy accessibility to exercise and something that can convince them that it is vital to exercise to actually stay in tip top shape. Right now I feel it's laziness and convenience that's holding them back

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Resistance to Exercise: Majority of elderly have shown reluctance to go to fitness corners or gyms. One specific issue is like the mother do not like sweating, which makes gym workouts unappealing.

Alternative workout: Despite resistance to exercise in the gym or fitness corner, they are engage in alternative physical activities. This includes walking in malls and following YouTube exercise routines, indicating a preference for more casual or accessible forms of exercise.

Home Exercise Equipment: Currently, there is no significant use of exercise equipment at home, except for a bike that was given to a sister ( Mr Eric). This bike is used regularly, following a strict schedule to maintain discipline in exercising.

Challenges in Encouraging Exercise: Efforts to encourage exercise, particularly in elderly individuals, have met with resistance. Nagging or pressuring them has backfired, leading to arguments and a sense of being forced, which creates distance and resentment.

Need for Empathy and Understanding: There's a recognition that the current approach of persuasion (nagging or suggesting unappealing activities) is ineffective. This approach does not consider the specific preferences and concerns of the individuals, leading to tension and frustration.

Seeking Suitable Exercise Options: There's an ongoing search for exercise options that are appealing and suitable for the family members, especially considering the fitness levels and preferences of each individual, like the mother who exercises frequently but prefers not to sweat.

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Elderlies tend to have trouble maintain a healthy lifestyle due to inaccessibility, consistency and laziness.

They need motivation and guidance in order to remain consistent with their exercise. Furthermore, if something can be done to make exercise more accessible for them so that they would be more willing to do it.

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Elderly 1 (Susan) -

1. I like that there's a section where I can hang my resistance bands.

2. Having more storage would be nice so that I can put my foam blocks and roller.

3. Will the stepper be sturdy enough to hold our weight?

Elderly 2 (Roger) -

1. I like that there's a screen now rather than the manual in the first prototype.

2. Adding more weights. 1kg is too light for me.

3. What can the screen do aside from showing us how to use the equipment and other guided exercises?

Elderly 3 (Wai Yee) -

1. I like how compact it is.

2. Longer handle for more stability or handles that can be pulled down at the side as well.

3. Can it be customisable or is it fixed?

Elderly 4 (George) -

1. I like that it targets both upper and lower body.

2. Having more storage and make it sturdier. I have a lot of miscellaneous workout tools and having a place to store it would be nice.

3. No questions.

Elderly person 5 (Halim) -

1. I like that it has the cycling and stepper feature. My heart isn't strong so light workout like these are good for me.

2. Maybe adding more features for the screen like Bluetooth, Netflix, etc.

3. Is it hard to set up or does it come all fixed?

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Child 1 -

1. It looks more compact now

2. Looks a little messy at the side

3. No, looks fine to me

4. Would be better if there is a place to keep all the hanging resistance band from falling onto the ground.

Child 2 -

1. I see that there is more options now compared to version 1

2. The current one looks good to me

3. Is there any other features on the smart screen?

4. Would be good if the exercises done can be tracked

Child 3 -

1. I like how the smart screen is included now

2. Maybe you can try organising the right side? In case the bands does not stay or collects dust after awhile...

3. What is the maximum weight the machine can hold?

4. Maybe you guys can consider having a broader base?

Child 4 -

1. Seems like more exercises are added

2. I think i mention before about having safety features

3. Will the safety features be added?

4. If there is no safety feature, how do I know if the person using is safe?

Child 5 -

1. Oh, it's more interactive right now with the smart screen..

2. Maybe, wheelchair friendly? They might not be able to reach the bands on top...

3. What is the height of the machine? Will it be suitable for people on the wheelchair?

4. Are we able to track the exercises?

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Healthcare (Mary) -

Doesn't really have much exercises available so some elderly might not be able to utilise the machine

Worried that the manual might not be readable for some because of language barrier/sight problems (Can't enlarge text etc)

Not accessible for most elderly - very specific exercises only

Caregiver (Lorrie)

Not accessible for some elderly - too little exercises, intensity might also not be good as some might need lower some might need higher

Manual might not be suitable for all users - some elderly cannot read/didn't go to school so they cannot understand

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1) Yes

2 ) I try to do it regularly 2-3 times a week

3) I have a heart condition so whenever i over exert myself i tend to get heart pain. Its worst this year as i have suffered from 2 heart attacks.

4) As i cant do strenuous exercises, i do 2-3 km walks every morning

5) Just last saturday, with my grandchildren

Additional questions:

6) Do you think brisk walks are beneficial for you? Are there any other specific exercises you would like to try?

I find brisk walking really stress free and helps to relax my mind. I would like to try cycling too but because most of the time im alone, i rather not for safety purposes

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1) Their stubborness & their unwillingness to listen

2) Quite recently about 3 weeks ago

3) 3 weeks ago, i tried to ask my parents to go on a walk with me but both of them refused as they were not feeling it.

4) I think they have many health problems amd doctor advised them to lead a more healthy lifestyle. On my part, i feel frustrated because i tru to help them but they think its not beneficial as they are already old.

5) I will still try to persuade them and convince them that i will bring them for a nice meal after the exercise but it doesnt work.

6) It doesnt motivate them enough and its making use of alot of bribing and on my part, i think they have to be self motiavted.

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Healthcare (Mary) -

Unsure if a screen is sufficient to teach elderly, what if they don't know how to operate the screen?

Still not accessible for most elderly - intensity levels might not be enough

Caregiver (Lorrie)

Intensity levels are not enough, need to have a wider range to cater for a variety of conditions.

Unsure if the screen is clear enough for elderly? Not interactive closes off some options for elderly.

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How might we create a more user-friendly and effective machine-based workouts at home, tailored to their fitness levels and interests.

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Make it more interactive through polls

Social media is good so we can target our audience through #

Through the comments we can see what the user think

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Elderly 1:

I think the design is very compact and easy to use

I would like to see more variation in the types of exercises that can be done.

How can you make this design more portable?

To increase safety when using this machine.

Elderly 2:

I don't really see a need to have this machine but i think its an interesting idea.

It looks like it would take up lots of space in my house and my house is small enough.

Could it have more interactive programs to appeal to other senior users?

I think if this machine can be broken up to different parts it would be better to make it easier to use and hassle-free.

Elderly 3:

I think it could be a good start for me as i don't really like to exercise outside.

I feel there should be an inclusion of a mirror so that we are able to see if we are doing the exercises properly.

If i were to purchase this machine, will there be a trainer to help me familiarise myself with this machine?

I wish the machine can be customisable to suit my personal preferences and needs.

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Storage

Apps (interactivity)

Weights

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showcase the parents concerns first

give them a try

at the end of the video,

link them to a poll (Story)

How much generally they would pay for it

Slider (to give a range)

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older audience

diversify our audience

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