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Cathy's Masters Thesis...

Tuesday, 13 December 2016 23:10

Not long ago we received this email from Minnesota's Triathlete of the Decade (2001-2010), Cathy Yndestad, who is finishing her Masters degree at the University of Lucerne in Switzerland:

As part of my master's thesis at the University of Lucerne, I am conducting research on Mobile Fitness Technology trends. By understanding behaviors and usage patterns, health promotion professionals can design and implement more valuable tools to improve user experience and encourage lasting behavior change.

Mobile Fitness Technology refers to applications which provide an array of fitness programs and advice related to physical fitness. This can include activity tracking, activity logging, and online coaching systems. MyMoves, Strava and MyFitnessPal are examples of mobile fitness applications.

Mobile Fitness Technology also includes wearable devices such as heart rate monitors, activity trackers and GPS units, which are used to monitor your physical activity. Garmin, Fitbit, and Polar are common brands of wearable fitness devices....

The first part of the survey will cover basic demographic and physical activity information, while the second part will explore mobile fitness technology usage. Completion of this survey will take approximately five minutes. Be assured that your answers are anonymous and no personal information is collected.

If you have questions about the survey or if you would like to receive a summary of the findings, please email Cathy Yndestad:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thank you very much for your time. Your input is greatly appreciated. Please click “Next” (here and on the next page, too) to begin. NEXT