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fitform is an IoT device that can connect to the mobile app and user’s television to make workout easier and more fun.

It has features like: 1. Accept fitness challenges from all over the world. 2. Get ranking to see where you stand. 3. Earn suits by leveling up to advanced levels. 4. Control your posture by viewing your position on TV. 5. Stay motivated.

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  The pandemic has abolished our existing fitness regimes and institutions and created them in a digital format. Though we have seen  a high increase in download and usage of these fitness systems and learning them to keep ourselves engaged , but while digging in we find people seldom remain hooked to one application and strictly follow a certain regime

Before the pandemic struck people were all very accustomed with their regular style of living , but since then this pandemic has disrupted our lifestyles. We have been suddenly forced into things that previously we might not have done or not intended to do. Suddenly the whole system has gone digital. Screen time has increased with no difference between personal and professional life. People have started neglecting their health and more addicted to digital systems.

The extended lockdown drove a massive surge in the demand for virtual classes for yoga (87%) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio workouts such as Zumba (72%), aerobics (67%), and pilates (22%). Moreover, an overwhelming 84% of fitness enthusiasts tried live-streaming fitness classes at least thrice during the lockdown – marking a significant increase over the corresponding numbers in 2019, which stood at 29%. During the lockdown, 77% of Indians also tried to stay fit by combining household chores with virtual classes and DIY home workout routines.

Trend research is conducted in the area of fitness to determine the quality of learning and experience for a user.

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To understand how COVID has impacted our fitness schedule and changed the way we used to learn it before, we conducted a survey with 35 participants.. Fitness includes - sports activity , gymming , yoga , dance , cardio  or others 

We also conducted a primary research using 5 participants.  This a sample questionary with Participant Pragya Saini Age , Sex and profession 24 years , Male , Masters student Did you have a general fitness plan?Were you a regular at fitness before pandemic ? Not a regular plan as such. But I used to play badminton because I had and fun and used to enjoy it

Has the COVID lockdowns impacted you in your fitness regime ? Yes it has. My friend Manjusha and I subscribed for an online training subscription. We worked out regularly i.e about 3-4 times a week. On days when I don't follow the workout regime from the subscription, I used to skip rope for 5-10 minutes

Did you start something new or learn during the pandemic? I tried different forms of workouts from my subscription. I also began running and cycling with my friends. If no/yes then why? In all three instances above, I had a companion which motivated me to do it. 

What kept you motivated in such a novel situation? I was motivated by my friends. Having someone to workout with helped me gain consistency. And everytime I worked out, I used to feel happy about it. The happiness became the motivation for my next workout and this becomes an infinite loop.

With regard to my subscription, the app has energy meters and a ranking system which motivated me during the workout sessions.There is an opportunity to document the workout with a selfie at the end of each workout. So this began to turn into my workout journal.

Given an opportunity what would you add/ subtract/ change/ revolutionize. An accurate energy meter for motivation. I would also like to have a more personalised experience with respect to workout types and some personal attention during class.

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Research Insights People want to work out but they lack consistency because of lack of motivation and resources Count of users of fitness apps has increased abruptly during pandemic situation. This is mainly because of the inaccessibility to fitness centers and playgrounds.