Post on 16-Apr-2017
Exercise: Data-Driven Decisions
Quantified Self, Boston
Laila Zemrani
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329Items found in the ACE Exercise Library
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Understand what type of exercise would work best for me?
activities results
What if I were able to
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March 2015 - Present
MY TRACKING JOURNEY
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March 2015 - Present
MY TRACKING JOURNEY
(1) Activ
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March 2015 - Present
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(2) Results
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Body fat ratio
March 2015 - Present
MY TRACKING JOURNEY
(2) Results
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Body fat ratio Time (PR)
March 2015 - Present
MY TRACKING JOURNEY
(2) Results
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April May May May June June July July August August August September September October October November November November December
Body Fat Lean Mass
29% 25%
Strength Training
Source: Fitbit scale
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April May May May June June July July August August August September September October October November November November December
Body Fat Lean Mass
29% 25%
Strength Training
Strength Training
Strength Training
Source: Fitbit scale
Source: www.athlinks.comThe data is from October 2014 to December 2015
No ImprovementSource: Strava
Performed Worse in Long Distance (Endurance) than in Sprint (Strength)
EnduranceStrength
- 4 points in Body fat ratio No Improvement
March 2015 - Present
MY TRACKING JOURNEY
WHY?
GENETICS?
Yes, the world of fitness advice is complicated, but it shouldn’t necessarily be.
WHAT I LEARNED
My Self Tracking Journey
It’s not about what others do or say, it’s about me.
WHAT I LEARNED
My Self Tracking Journey
The key is to find a way to simplify the tracking process.
WHAT I LEARNED
My Self Tracking Journey
March 2016: New Exercise Plan
LAILA ZEMRANI
@lailazem lailazemrani.com