Correcting Exercise Form Using Body Tracking

Abstract

In the past twenty years, there have been little to no advances in technology used for free weight exercises. However, with the advances of computer vision and the availability of technology such as the XBox Kinect, having computer assisted exercises are a definite possibility for gym experiences. In this paper we examine the possibility of using a real-time correcting tool for a user's form while performing a free weight exercise. The squat exercise was chosen because it is easily track-able due to its rigid and specific set of form specifications that allow it to be easily corrected. Through our pilot study we showed that a user could learn how to correctly perform an exercise and correct their form by using the feedback provided by our software.