The use of mobile applications in wellness fitness by women in the first stage of adulthood
The development of digital technologies in the fitness industry contributes to the formation of new approaches to organizing physical activity, health monitoring, and enhancing motivation for wellness fitness. Their implementation improves organizational processes and promotes the growth of the industry. Objective of the Study. To analyze the use of mobile applications in wellness fitness for monitoring physical activity and their functional capabilities among women in the first stage of adulthood. Methods – We conducted a comprehensive analysis of scientific literature in the fields of information technology, wellness fitness, and digital innovations, focusing on a differentiated approach to using mobile applications for supporting motor activity and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Considering the concept of knowledge transfer and its integration into the digital environment, approaches and models specific to wellness training programming, physical condition assessment, and activity monitoring were applied, contributing to the effective use of mobile applications in the domain of wellness fitness. Results. A detailed analysis of Internet resources and specialized websites led to a classification of mobile fitness applications based on their functional purpose. These include: Applications for Planning Workouts: Tools for organizing individual or group fitness schedules. Monitoring Physical Activity: Applications like My Fitness Pal, Strava, Google Fit, Fitbit App, and Samsung Health focus on tracking daily activity, analyzing health data, and motivating users for regular exercise. Group Training Applications: ClassPass and Mindbody enable efficient schedule planning, interaction with clients, and activity monitoring. Yoga and Pilates Applications: Designed for independent fitness activities. Data Analysis Tools: Applications that collect and analyze physical activity metrics. The choice of an application depends on the user’s goals, physical activity level, and technical preferences. The diversity of features aims to meet varying user needs. Conclusion. Digital technologies have enabled a differentiated approach, personalizing training programs for individuals engaged in wellness fitness. The conducted study provides a classification of mobile applications for wellness fitness based on functional purpose, contributing to better organization and accessibility in the field
Authors
- Ievheniia Zakharina
Publication Details
- Journal
- This bulletin of the Kamianets-Podilskyi National Ivan Ohiienko University Physical education Sport and Human Health
- Published
- 2024-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.32626/2309-8082.2024-29(4).209-215
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.85