Analysis of Training Behavior in Users of a Fitness App: Cross-Sectional Study
This study shows that retention is influenced by demographic factors, with males, subscribers, previously active, midbuilds, those aiming to gain muscle, and individuals with autonomous types (ie, intrinsic and identified) of motivation displaying greater long-term participation. These findings provide valuable preliminary insight into the complexities of exercise training behavior in apps. They suggest that training frequency, retention, and adherence do not respond to the same factors. App developers, researchers, and trainers should assess these variables separately and develop strategies accordingly.
Authors
- Myriam Guerra-Balic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9197-3179)
- Begonya García-Zapirain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9356-1186)
- Juan Manuel Arribas Marín (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4482-9470)
- Oscar Jossa-Bastidas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4806-5754)
- Andrea Fuente-Vidal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4274-1515)
- Joel Montané (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9531-9580)
- Javier Jerez‐Roig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1968-4452)
- Roger Prat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8768-688X)
Institutions
- Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya (ES)
- Universidad de Deusto (ES)
- Lithuanian Sports University (LT)
- Universitat Ramon Llull (ES)
- Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR mhealth and uhealth
- Published
- 2025-11-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/72201
- Primary Topic
- Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00