Vivonic Fitness Planner for Palm
by Vivonic

List Price: $54.00
Category: Software
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Software Reviews of Vivonic Fitness Planner for Palm

Customer Review: This is a great idea, but a rather poor implementation.
Summary: 2 Stars

1.) Copy and paste each of the contents of the three meal tabs from each of seven days into another program. or 2.) Do twenty-one print screens.

When I contacted tech support regarding this, I was told they would leave my request in my case notes and it may be reviewed by their engineers. Let's just say I am not holding my breath.

I am sure I am not the only one who would like to have this functionality. Without this feature, I do not feel that this program can justify its high cost.

It is also very frustrating to not be able to add custom foods into the palm interface. If I eat something away from my pc that is not in the database, I have to remember the nutritional info or log it in a different program on my visor until I return home.

Despite poor reviews, I decided to give this product a try. I only still use it because I have not been able to find a similar product that allows the palm to sync info with my pc.

This is a great idea, but a rather poor implementation.

Description of Vivonic Fitness Planner for Palm

Installation is quick and easy. Initial setup calls for spending some time with the PC software, entering your current statistics and information regarding your goals. Vivonic Fitness Planner asks first for information regarding your height, weight, current fitness rate, current exercise program, and nutrition habits. Then it asks keys questions that are designed to determine your goals. Goals can range from muscle building to cardiac stamina to weight loss.

Once you've completed the initial setup series, you're ready to take your show on the road! By syncing your Palm OS device, all of this information is downloaded to your handheld. You can enter easily anything that you eat throughout the day and any calories that are spent on general living, and update your exercise regimen.

While the Vivonic Fitness Planner for Palm might seem a bit extreme for everyday use, it can be invaluable to anyone who has specific and predetermined fitness goals. It might be a bit impractical for someone who's looking to maintain a current body weight or size; but, for someone who wants to make life changes, but can't afford a personal trainer to assist, this tool is without a doubt the perfect choice. --Kendra Hayden