Tracing Home workout
Home workouts is an existing application for fitness & fast bodybuilding at home - no equipment needed.
Home workouts provides daily workout routines for all your main muscle groups. In just a few minutes a day you can build muscles and keep fitness at home without having to go tp the gym. No equipment or coach needed, all exercises can be performed ith just your body weight
My role
Product Designer
Team
Solo Designer
Duration
1 month
Table of content
Divided design thinking process into three parts i.e Onboarding , Research & Designing and Testing
Introduction
Home Workouts is an app that is used by most people who like working out from home with no need of working equipment. I took the project so that I can track it and do additional of features which I believe people who work from home would like seeing them in one app. I am a lover of working out especially working out from home this project is exciting to me I hope it will bring joy to other users of the app.
Problem statement
Home workout users struggle to identify meals that complement their exercise routines. This challenge can lead to poor nutrition, reduced performance, and suboptimal fitness results.
Solution
Introduce a meal recommendation feature tailored to the user's specific workouts.
Week
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09 - 15 DEC
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23 - 29 DEC
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06 - 12 JAN
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16 - 22 DEC
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30 Dec - 05 JAN
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December
2024
January
2024
Kickoff
Research
Wireframe
Prototype
Testing
Wrap-up
Milestone 1
Milestone 2
Project Timeline
Design Process
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
User Research
Understanding the problem and learning the customer and coming up with an ideal solution
Design Strategy
Coming up with the goals, understanding the audience, deep competitor analysis branding and design system
Mental Modelling
Diving deep n user Journey personas, user stories
Designing
Sketches, Mood board, Wireframes and prototyping
Step 5
Step 6
User Testing
Testing with the users and getting the feedback , design iteration based on feedback
Documentation
Documentation and release. Data review (success , failure
User Research
20 users Survey
8 users Interview
Key Observations
(62.5%) prefer apps that allow workout customization based on fitness level or duration.
(75%) expressed frustration with apps requiring too many in-app purchases to unlock essential features.
(87.5%) wanted meal tracking integrated with workout routines.
(50%) highlighted the importance of offline mode for workout videos
What users are saying
"I love apps that keep me motivated through progress charts."
"It’s frustrating when I have to switch apps for meal tracking after my workout."
"Sometimes, I just need a quick 10-minute session, but most apps don’t offer that flexibility."
Summary
Top Feature Demand: Guided workouts and seamless integration of meals and workouts.
Competitor analysis
App
Strengths
Weakness
Opportunities
MyfitnessPal
- Comprehensive food database with barcode scanner.
- Easy calorie tracking and meal logging.
- Integration with fitness trackers and other apps.
- Interface feels outdated and cluttered.
- Premium features are expensive compared to competitors.
- Limited workout features; mainly focuses on food tracking.
- Expand personalized nutrition recommendations using AI.
- Introduce more fitness-specific meal plans (e.g., pre/post-workout meals).
- Enhance community features like group challenges or recipe sharing.
Fitbit App
- Seamless integration with Fitbit devices for activity and food tracking.
- Detailed insights into calorie burn vs. intake.
- Excellent for tracking physical activity alongside nutrition.
- Requires a Fitbit device for full functionality.
- Food database and meal tracking are not as robust as MyFitnessPal.
- Subscription for premium insights may deter some users.
- Develop app-only plans for non-Fitbit users to expand user base.
- Collaborate with meal delivery services for curated fitness-friendly meal plans.
- Integrate AI-powered meal suggestions based on daily activity trends.
Noom
- Focus on behavioral psychology for long-term weight management.
- Personalized coaching and insights for users.
- Encourages sustainable habits and includes educational content.
- Heavily focused on weight loss, not general fitness or muscle gain.
- Expensive compared to other apps, limiting accessibility.
- Limited integration with fitness trackers and wearables.
- Broaden focus to include fitness routines for users with varied health goals (e.g., athletes).
- Develop more robust food tracking and recipes to compete with MyFitnessPal.
- Expand the app to include workout videos or guided sessions.
User Personas
Steve
Work
Marketing Manager
Location
Kenya
Age
32
Behavior
Values fitness
Prefers short efficient workouts
Steve tracks his meal intake
User Story
Steve is a 32 year old marketing manager who lives in a busy city and juggles a demanding job with her personal life. While she values staying fit and healthy, her packed schedule often leaves little time for traditional gym sessions. She prefers quick, efficient workouts that she can do at home and enjoys apps that simplify fitness and meal planning.
Want & Needs
Meal plans with easy, fast-to-make recipes that support her fitness goals.
Quick, guided workouts she can fit into her busy schedule.
Pain Points
Difficulty finding workouts that match her limited time and energy levels.
Finds it frustrating to switch between separate apps for workouts and meal planning.
Mary
Work
IT Consultant
Location
Germany
Age
28
Behavior
Works out regularly
Conscious of his nutrition
Enjoys competing with his peers
User Story
Sarah is a 28-year-old IT consultant and fitness enthusiast who has been working out regularly for years. She focuses on muscle building and strength training, often using a smartwatch to track her progress. Sarah enjoys competing with friends in fitness challenges and follows a high-protein diet to support her goals.
Want & Needs
Advanced workout customization for strength training, including progression tracking.
Meal plans tailored to high-protein, muscle-building diets
Pain Points
Frustrated with apps that don’t provide advanced workout plans or strength-specific analytics.
Finds many apps cater more to beginners and don’t meet his advanced fitness needs.
Information Architecture
Home
Home Screen
Training
Discover
Meal
Report
Training
Meals section
Muscles build
Loss weight
Add weight
Recipes
Ingredients
Process
Customize
Articles
Mood board
Although the app had already it’s look and feel I came up with look and feel of the meal section to see how it will look and feel with afitness app
Hand Drawn Sketches
I came up with sketches for the designs brainstorming keeping the feel of the app in mind
High Fidelity Mockups
Before
After
Training
Discover
Report
Settings
Training
Discover
Meal
Report
Settings
Tracking the existing to learn more and what the app entails here are the screens I I did for the tracking from scratch
The solution I came up with
The solution I came up with
To provide a seamless nutrition experience, I designed two screens that integrate meal recommendations into the fitness app. The first screen offers a personalized breakdown of macronutrient needs, water intake recommendations, and categorized meal suggestions for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner based on workout goals. The second screen introduces diet plans tailored for weight loss, muscle gain, and weight gain, allowing users to explore 30+ dishes per category. A "Customize Meals" option enhances personalization, giving users control over their nutrition while maintaining a structured approach to healthy eating.
These screens provide a personalized recipe experience, allowing users to explore and prepare meals efficiently. The first screen displays a list of personalized recipes, while the second and third screens offer detailed step-by-step instructions for cooking. Users can switch between ingredients and process tabs, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. The interface is clean, intuitive, and visually appealing, enhancing engagement.
The first few screens display categorized meal options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, while customization screens allow users to modify their meal plans based on preferences. Additionally, the article section provides motivational fitness content, keeping users engaged and inspired throughout their journey.
User Testing
I gave 5 users to test the new intergrated section after prototyping the testing involved all the added screens and how they navigated through them.
Some of the feedback
🌟 Smooth transition between sections.
🌟 Well-organized recipe breakdown, reducing cognitive load.
🌟 High-quality food images in the diet plans make it engaging.
🌟 The ability to customize meals is a strong feature, providing flexibility.
👎 Could improve by adding features like serving size adjustments or a timer for each step.
👎 The "+ Customize Meals" button is well-placed but could be slightly more prominent with a bolder style.
👎 tA bit more contrast or subtle visual elements could further enhance engagement.
Based on the feedback I got I changed some screens here are the before and after 👇
Before
After
Before
After
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