App for Physical Fitness Improvement based on Physical Activity Guidelines and Self-Testing Tools

Abstract

Leading a sedentary lifestyle is becoming a significant public health issue, but a way of dealing with this issue is Physical Activity (PA). Regular PA is proven to help prevent and manage chronic diseases, maintain healthy body weight, and improve fitness. However, starting any PA after a long sedentary lifestyle carries risks of injuries, and a smoother transition with appropriate fitness programs is required. The rapidly growing number of smartphone users has given birth to broad-spectrum apps that use built-in sensors and collect data to provide insights about health and fitness. This work presents a fitness mobile application developed following the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) self-screening tool utilizing built-in mobile sensors.