From Problem to Solution: Developing a Personalized Smartphone Application for Recreational Runners following a Three-step Design Approach. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vos, Steven; Janssen, Mark; Goudsmit, Jos; Lauwerijssen, Coen; Brombacher, Aarnout
• Is Part Of: Procedia engineering. Volume 147(2016)
• Page Start: 799
• Page End: 805
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Recreational running -- personalized smartphone application -- industrial design -- three-step approach; Engineering -- Congresses; Engineering -- Periodicals; Engineering; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 620.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.311
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1877-7058

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to design and test a smartphone application which supports personalized running experiences for less experienced runners. As a result of a multidisciplinary three-step design approach Inspirun was developed. Inspirun is a personalized running-application for Android smartphones that aims to fill the gap between running on your own (static) schedule, and having a personal trainer that accommodates the schedule to your needs and profile. With the use of GPS and Bluetooth heart rate monitor support, a user's progress gets tracked. The application adjusts the training schedule after each training session, motivating the runner without a real life coach. Results from three user studies are promising; participants were very satisfied with the personalized approach, both in the profiling and de adaptation of their training scheme.