Existing Digital Products – Redesign

Kieran Thomas /

Today’s task is to research and discover interactive fitness applications, products or/and services which, I believe, have some room for improvement.

I will also research digital fitness products that I find good and will post information on them.

 

Good Fitness IOS Application 

“Runtastic 6 Pack App”

Runtastic is a fantastic application that focuses on one muscle type.

 

The home screen interface is very easy to use, there is a simple log on screen which records your progress. There is also a ‘log on with Facebook’ option making it even easier and quicker to access the app and start exercising.

Once logged in, the home screen includes-

  • Daily progress (what level you’re on)
  • Up coming exercise
  • Date and Time
  • Music (Motivational, Dubstep, Funky… Also can use own playlist
  • Large start training button, easily visible.

This application basically acts as a personal trainer, as there is an animated figure who demonstrates the exercise, and also completes the exercise with you.

The personal trainer also talks to the consumer and gives a 30 second rest period between exercises. Another fantastic feature is that you can use this app on a range of devices including iPad, Apple TV and more.

 

More compelling features include

  • Tips of the day
  • Body Fat Visualisation
  • Music Store
  • Other muscle groups including a push up app

Conclusion 

After downloading this app to analyse, i struggled to discover any faults, to the point of which I kept this app on my iPhone to use at home. The interface was incredibly easy to use and does not lag at all.

Bad Fitness Application 

“Jillian Michaels Slim Down App”

This application focuses on weight loss, however there is a fitness option, the main improvement for this app would be the fact that it is designed for women only.

Before even getting started on this app, there is a significant amount of questions about the body type wanted and problem areas, there is also a newsletter AD. These are all before the user can even access the exercise routines.

To unlock exercises, there is a payment needed