Question

A multitude of training programs can be found online or via smartphone apps. Discuss the pros and cons of these resources which may allow previously in-active people to train for aerobic endurance events ranging from Couch-to-5k events through half marathon and marathon training programs. You may include discussion of accessibility, social support, risk level, or other considerations you believe are important.

Answer 1

Advances in technology are revolutionizing training.Increasingly portable tablets and smartphones are reshaping how people access and receive information, including instruction.These devices help learners get the most from training by providing anywhere access to content.This makes training more relevant and self directed than ever.Its a trend that reflects users preferences, saves time, and engages people to training.

Pros of online or smartphone training programs

• Self directed anytime, anywhere, anywhere learning: As the contents can be consued at home, during travel,even on public transportation, making it possible to deliver training to wider audience.This offers more access than class room training.
• Convenience during the busy day: These apps and online program allows learner to set their own trainig schedules.
• Better outcomes are reported: A recent study of online and smart phones learning focused on how well participants retained training material .Some learners attended a live lecture and others listened to a podscast reviewrs showed considerably better retention, scoring on average ninety nine out of 100 more than the live lecture participants(McKinney, Dyck,& Luber).

Cos of such training programs

• These training programs may not be for everyone.
• It depends on many factors such as health conditions, or even previous fitness experience, may beginners may find the couch to 5k training program too aggresive.
• Not everyone can do all trining programs, some might require medical consultation whether to do or not.
• Physical trainer plays an important role in training people personally according to the body built.

IN TERMS OF ACCESSIBILITY:

Sometimes the internet access might not be there if the data is not recharged or coverage is not there.At times of heavy rains, connectivity problem,natural disasters can interrupt the useage of mobiles or online services.

SOCIAL SUPPORT:

There is a good social support among people as people feel that its self directed, it can be useful even at times of busy schedule.It also gives them the time to do at their leisure time.Accountability is also is very limited as no personal trainer is available.

RISK LEVEL:

Without medical cosiderations marathon or half marathon can become life threat if the idividual has cardiovascular disease, respiratory problem, overwight or obese patient or any metabolic disorder.