Mobile exercise apps break into the top 10 trends list at #7. It is a part of the digital technology trend category. This trend first appeared in 2021 (presumably in response to the COVID-19 pandemic). The use of mobile exercise apps allows for flexibility in program delivery. Exercise apps have impacted the market with many unique options for consumers and demonstrate effectiveness in increasing physical activity for users. Consumers can use mobile apps to track exercise activities and receive feedback on performance. Some apps integrate mechanisms for social support and provide tips for behavioral skill acquisition, both key components of health behavior change theory.
Ten Sought-After Functions in Workout Apps | Infographic
Development and Pilot Testing of a Telehealth Weight Loss Program | by Hales and colleagues, published in the
Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
The History of Exercise Equipment: From Sticks and Stones to Apps and Phones| by Parrott and colleagues,
published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®
Fitness Watches and Nutrition Apps: Behavioral Benefits and Emerging Concerns | by Scheid and Lupien, published in
ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®
Ally with Your Fitness App: Help Others Maintain Motivation with the WHY-WAY-DO Framework | by Segar, published in
ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®