Analysis of Training Behavior in Users of a Fitness App: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health (mHealth) apps are increasingly being used to promote physical activity (PA) and can support exercise uptake and maintenance. Despite their potential, these tools face high dropout rates and inconsistent adherence, posing a significant challenge. Understanding how users engage with fitness apps is essential for improving user experience and health outcomes.

Objective

This study aims to analyze user behavior patterns in the Mammoth Hunters (MH) fitness app (Mammoth Hunters SL), focusing on retention (days from registration to user's last recorded training session), average weekly training frequency, and adherence (alignment between planned and actual training). We examined how these outcomes are influenced by sociodemographic, motivational, and other

SUBMITTER: Fuente-Vidal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12828317 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature