The problem I have chosen to respond to through design exploration is the rising injury rate within the weight training community. More specifically I am responding to the problem that is causing the problem; the lack of knowledge attained by the target audience, resulting in misexecuted exercises and injury. It’s a dirty cylce of habit, and habits are hard to break. Even more so within this environment. Weight training and the gym is an extremely immersive environment. A huge emphasis on growth and improvement exists. The need to push yourself is very clear, however, there is little emphasis on correct form and safety if you are not in direct contact with a personal trainer - who would express the importance of correct form. As my target
