Move and Gruve
by Molly Ellefson | Mar 19, 2010
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Summary:
The Gruve is small device (www.muveinc.com/gruve.asp) that measures the amount and intensity of movement. The focus of the Gruve is not just on structured exercise, it measures your movement throughout the day. After an initial week of "assessment" (just wearing it while doing regular daily activities), it comes up with a personal daily calorie goal. After the assessment, the Gruve gives you color-coded feedback throughout the day to let you know how close you are to your goal. It will even buzz you if you have been sedentary for too long!
Participants would commit to using the Gruve for a certain number of weeks and attending weekly group sessions. The weekly sessions would consist of nutrition information, exercise ideas and mind-body techniques. There is a website to accompany the Gruve which allows coaches and health professionals to see their progress. Participants would qualify for weekly prizes if they have met their goal 5 days/week. Prizes would include other self-care things such as exercise equipment, exercise clothing, massage gift certificates, etc.
Using the Gruve will help change the perception of exercise. You don't have to do 60 minutes at the gym to burn calories!
First Name
Molly
Last Name
Ellefson
Country
n/a
City
Minneapolis
About You
About Your Organization
Organization Name
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Organization Website
Organization Phone
612-863-4000
Organization Address
800 E. 28th St., Minneapolis, MN 55407
Your idea
Name your idea
Move and Gruve
Describe your idea
The Gruve is small device (www.muveinc.com/gruve.asp) that measures the amount and intensity of movement. The focus of the Gruve is not just on structured exercise, it measures your movement throughout the day. After an initial week of "assessment" (just wearing it while doing regular daily activities), it comes up with a personal daily calorie goal. After the assessment, the Gruve gives you color-coded feedback throughout the day to let you know how close you are to your goal. It will even buzz you if you have been sedentary for too long!
Participants would commit to using the Gruve for a certain number of weeks and attending weekly group sessions. The weekly sessions would consist of nutrition information, exercise ideas and mind-body techniques. There is a website to accompany the Gruve which allows coaches and health professionals to see their progress. Participants would qualify for weekly prizes if they have met their goal 5 days/week. Prizes would include other self-care things such as exercise equipment, exercise clothing, massage gift certificates, etc.
Using the Gruve will help change the perception of exercise. You don't have to do 60 minutes at the gym to burn calories!
How do you define your "community"?
My community is Abbott Northwestern Hospital employees and volunteers.
Tell us how you think the issue of obesity is affecting your community
A high percentage of employees are overweight or obese. Healthcare workers need to be in good health to provide the best care for patients. We also need to be good role models for our patients!
Why should your idea be selected?
The George Institute at ANW is trying to transform healthcare by providing education and integrative therapies. We also need to change the way healthcare workers care for themselves to provide the best possible care to patients.
 | Ray Lewis said: Maybe there is a discount for bulk purchases. I'm not sure what the ongoing cost of online monitoring and educator feedback would be ... about this Competition Entry. - 758 days ago read more > |
| Penny Kaiser said: I do worry about the cost involved in this. The gruve is 200 dollars. about this Competition Entry. - 758 days ago read more > |
 | Molly Ellefson updated this Competition Entry. - 790 days ago |
 | Molly Ellefson submitted this idea. - 790 days ago |
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