Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat workout

Re:Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat w... by itake on Wednesday August 19, 2020 @10:29AM (#24210725)

> High Impact Exercise

I think you're using the wrong words there. "High Impact" workouts in the fitness world mean they are harder on your joints and tendons (think crossfit/hiit vs low impact like spin cycles).

Since you aren't punching anything and you're not jerking your body around, I'd imagine this is more mid-impact?

https://www.humana.com/prevention-and-care/healthy-living-an...

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Re:Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat w... by mritchie712 on Wednesday August 19, 2020 @11:18AM (#24211245)

They're looking for "High Intensity" (the HI in HIIT)

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Re:Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat w... by lorespreafico on Wednesday August 19, 2020 @01:22PM (#24213059)

That's true, thanks for the input! :)

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Re:Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat w... by m_tweedie on Wednesday August 19, 2020 @11:14AM (#24211196)

Hi, Martin from Quell here. Thanks for the insight! In truth we hadn't considered the full connotations of "High Impact" so will adjust the positioning accordingly. Would definitely be a shame to put off people for this reason. One of the benefits of our wearable is that it acts to prevent the hyper-extension of the arms that can cause injury or soreness when throwing straight shots while shadow boxing, so definitely keen to make sure we explain this properly!

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