Coach4Health
A visual tool for observing the effects of excercise.
Coach4Health can be described as a visualizer. Its main goal is to use physical measurements of a person (such as weight, height, gender, and BMI) to generate a visual representation based on that information.
Taking into consideration the user's physiological activity and other relevant information, the visualizer will then estimate what the user will look like after a specified period of time.
Usability
Users will start by inputting the measurement values they received from actual physiological tests. These values will be used to create a general body image of the person. Users can then input different values for exercise, such as endurance training or strength training, and select a time period for the visualization to be generated.
The Visualizer will then estimate the changes the user's body will go through based on diet and physical activity, and offer various animations at different intensity levels based on the user's general health.
Software Design
The visualizer was created in close cooperation with the Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Sports Technology in Vuokatti. General 3D models of male and female figures, including adjustable models for muscles and fat, were developed.
Data on the effects of different sports was used to create calculation curves, which were integrated with the adjustable human models. Finally, a user-friendly interface was developed for inputting data and visualizing the changes.
Scientific Content
The University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Sports Technology in Vuokatti provided scientific data, development curves for various exercises, and other scientific content.
This data was used to create impact curves, which were then used to generate a visual representation of the body model. The visual changes for the body were produced using Unreal Engine 4.
Future Development
Second version of Coach4Health is currently under development, and launch date will be in the end of 2024.
Download
Coach4Health will be made available to interested parties after the software is finished.
