Sportsvibe Take On Tough Mudder 2015
Back in April, both Freddie and Alex were set the challenge of training for Tough Mudder London South, with a helping hand from Sony.åÊ
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The two men in their 20s werenÛªt in the best condition back in Spring, but thanks to the new Sony Xperia Z3 and Smartwatch were able to track their progress in the lead up to the event.åÊ
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For those of you that donÛªt know,åÊTough MudderåÊis an endurance event series in which participants attempt a half-marathon military-style obstacle courses. It was designed and created by a British Harvard Business School post graduate and a former corporate lawyer, and tests mental as well as physical strength.
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Looking back to early Spring, it seemed extremely unlikely that either of the chaps would be able to complete the 12-mile military assault course. But the various features shared between the devices on iFit helped the guys that rarely partake in physical activity.åÊ
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Unfortunately, Freddie had to withdraw days before the event due to injury, so Alex drafted in Will, a friend, on short notice.åÊ
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Although Freddie had to pull out days before the event itself, both of the lads had plenty to say about the devices, which saw them both reach their goals.åÊ
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Alex: “If I hadn’t of been introduced to theåÊSony Xperia Z3 and Smartwatch, I wouldn’t have been able to complete the course.”
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“Five months ago, I was smoking a lot, drinking at weekends, as most 20-somethings do. But the devices really helped me work towards my goal of falling under 15-stone in weight and I managed to! I started at 17 stone, and haven’t felt better.”
“I would seriously recommend the phone and smartwatch to any of my friends who are looking to sort their fitness out. I had been searching for a solution to my dietary and fitness problems, and I found it thanks to Sony.”
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Freddie: ÛÏAlthough I messed my knee up days before Tough Mudder, I can honestly say that I am in the best shape of my life!”
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“Although it was gutting to not actually take part in the event, I am chuffed to bits with the results from using the smartwatch.”
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“Tough Mudder has come and gone, but I will continue to use the devices as I am planning on entering another half-marathon later in the year! Lets hope another injury doesn’t stop me again!”
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OUR FAVOURITE FEATURES OF IFIT
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1. GPS TRACKING – You can track your workout with optimized GPS tracking, that allows you to track and view your outdoor run, ride or walk directly from your smartwatch.åÊ
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2. OUTDOOR/INDOOR CONVERSION – Whether it’s due to the weather or your busy schedule, working out outdoors isn’t always a possibility. That’s why being able to convert your outdoor workout to an indoor workout on iFit enabled equipment is such a great feature. Many pieces of equipment are, and it allows to you accurately track your process no matter what!
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3. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS – As Freddie and Alex were, in a way, competing against each other in the lead up to the event, they were able, through iFit, to post their workout summary and stats via Facebook and Twitter.
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