Research On The Design Of Mobile Fitness Applications Based On The Flow Theory

In recent years,with the rapid economic development of China,the national living standard increasing day by day,and work and life rhythm speeding up,people's physical and psychological quality are on a downward trend.Thus,the national policy of "national fitness" arises at the historic moment,and the national fitness consciousness also becomes increasingly stronger.In addition,with the rapid development and popularization of mobile Internet,more and more traditional industries have become internet-oriented,which greatly optimizes the user experience.In this paper,based on the environmental background,mobile fitness applications are applied as the breakthrough point of the subject and the flow theory is introduced,so as to bring the optimal use experience for users when using mobile fitness applications,i.e.flow experience.As a kind of positive psychological experience,flow has a direct impact on user motivation and user viscosity.Therefore,it is of great practical significance to apply the flow theory to mobile fitness applications.In this paper,the author conducts concept definition on fitness,the flow theory,and factors of user experience as well as mobile fitness application.The author deeply analyzes the motivation of fitness groups to participate in exercise and fitness activities,and the elements that affect flow occurring to users.Besides,based on the five elements of user experience,the user analyzes several representative mobile fitness applications.By summarizing the feasibility of the flow theory in mobile fitness applications,the author constructs a prototype of flow experience,and provides the correct research direction for this topic.Secondly,using the qualitative research-the experience sampling method(ESM),semi-structured interviews,and quantitative research-questionnaire survey,the user studies target users and summarizes the flow elements influencing users.Finally,the author introduces the five elements of user experience and the PAT flow model,summarizes the design strategy and builds up the flow experience model of mobile fitness applications,by reference to which theory the design practice design evaluation are completed.