Fitness apps are not suitable for older people, study finds. Lack of availability and customization are the main problems of its effectiveness.
Physical exercise is a vital factor in aging well and healthily. World Health Organization recommends that older people do 150 minutes of moderate aerobic physical activity per week, although a quarter of them do not reach this level. The authors recognize in the work that an application for older adults must be simple, intuitive and focused on their needs.. All experts agree that the practice of exercise and the use of these applications must be supervised by a Physical Activity and Sports Sciences professional or a doctor.