Table 3 On the importance of keeping a record

“Recording physical activity. Self-monitoring is sufficient for me to engage in physical exercise. Having a history of completed activities.” (interview #37).

“Progression and surpassing times. Self-monitoring is sufficient for me to engage in physical exercise and influences my exercise practice.” (interview #28).

“Monitoring and focusing on goals. Self-monitoring is sufficient for physical exercise and influences the duration of exercise practice. Monitoring and tracking progress.” (interview #19).

“Monitoring workouts and physical indices. Self-monitoring is sufficient for me to engage in physical exercise and influences the amount of time I spend exercising. The use of the app makes exercise feel mandatory.” (interview #36).

“Tracking training statistics. Self-monitoring is sufficient for me to engage in physical exercise. My exercise practice is for my well-being and satisfaction; other factors do not influence me.” (interview #32).