Table 1 Motivations to use apps
From: Mobile applications, physical activity, and health promotion
“Comparing walking time across different weeks. Knowing how much I’ve walked. Self-monitoring influences exercise.” (interview #12). |
“Evaluation of training and comparison of results. Self-monitoring is sufficient for me to engage in exercise.” (interview #27). |
“I personally enjoy monitoring exercises and physiological responses; it also serves as a social reference and allows us to share with friends and see other people’s activities. Self-monitoring of indicators is sufficient for exercising.” (interview #35). |