Development of an Android Fitness and Gym Usage Application

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Development of an Android Fitness and Gym Usage Application

A Special Project

Presented to the Faculty of Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation

Lucena City

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Degree

Master in Information Technology

by

Minh Ba Hoang

June 2015

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APPROVAL SHEET

This research and development special project entitled:

DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANDROID FITNESS AND GYM USAGE APPLICATION

prepared and submitted by Minh Ba Hoang in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

of Master in Information Technology (MIT) had been presented and passed the oral and software

examination.

RODRIGO C. BELLEZA JR., MCP, MIT

Adviser

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of ___________ on

______________________.

LEAH T. SALAS, MIT BENILDA N. VILLENAS, PhD

Member Member

RAYMOND S. BERMUDEZ, MIT

Chairman

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in

Information Technology (MIT).

BENILDA N. VILLENAS, PhD

Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

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ABSTRACT

The primary objective of this research revolves around trying to educate individuals on

the proper way to exercise safely and effectively. The project designed and developed a system

which runs on a cell phone with Android environment. The physical fitness application gives

information about what to do for exercise that will allow people to see and track their fitness

progress through the application’s calendar.

Before an individual begins to exercise, the application will suggest that the user

calculate their Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI feature allows the user to see the ratio

between height and weight. Following an index, the application will suggest choices of the

corresponding exercises.

The secondary aim of this study is to suggest possible nutrition to stay healthy throughout

the use of the fitness application based on height, weight, age, exercise levels and target weight

and use these data to suggest a sensible daily calorie intake.

In the application, there are a number of exercises with pictures and clear instructions on

how to perform them. There are also several android applications for fitness and health but

Fitness and Gym Usage is a new mobile application composed of various functions that contain

BMI calculator, heart tracker, gym training, and health and nutrition tips. The application helps

users perform safe and proper exercise to maintain fitness.

Key words: Fitness, health and nutrition, android application, fitness app

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the people who offered help and

support to this study. This study would not have been possible without their assistance and

suggestions.

To my beloved parents whose boundless love inspires me every day of my life, they

always pray and wish all the best things for me even though they are not with me all the time;

To my thesis adviser, Dean Rodrigo C. Belleza Jr., for his patience in reviewing and

editing the contents of this study and for his valuable suggestions;

To the oral defense panel, Dr. Benilda N. Villenas, Prof. Leah T. Salas and Prof.

Raymond S. Bermudez for the suggestions and comments they have given to the further

improvement of this study;

To Dr. Benilda N. Villenas for her suggestions in improving the documentation format

and style and for helping me focus my findings, conclusions and recommendations.

M.B.H

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DEDICATION

To my beloved parents

To my brother and sister

To my friends, classmates, students, and colleagues

To the Information Technology and Communications University

To my country – Vietnam

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Title Page i

Approval Sheet ii

Abstract iii

Acknowledgments iv

Dedication v

Table of Contents vi

List of Figures viii

List of Tables x

Chapter

I Background of the Information Technology Project

Overview of the Current State of Technology 1

Project Context 3

The Need to Develop the System 5

Goals and Objectives 9

Scopes and Constraints 9

Benefits and Impacts 11

Definition of Terms 13

II Review of Related Literature, Studies and Systems

Review of Related Literature 15

Review of Related Studies 17

Review of Related Systems/Software 25

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III System/Software Development Methodology, Models, Technologies and Tools

System/Software Development Methodology Used 29

Models, Technologies, Tools and Techniques 33

System/Software Evaluation Plan 37

IV System/Software Development Process

System/Software Environment and Description 39

Architectural Design 40

System/Software Evaluation Results 70

V Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

Summary of Findings 80

Conclusions 82

Recommendations 82

References 83

Appendices

A – User’s Manual 86

B – Software Evaluation Instrument 97

C – Curriculum Vitae 100

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Title Page

1 Paradigm of the need to develop the system 7

2 Rapid Application Development methodology 30

3 Fitness and gym usage application use case diagram 41

4 Register a new profile activity diagram 44

5 Login activity diagram 45

6 Logout activity diagram 46

7 Edit profile activity diagram 47

8 BMI calculator activity diagram 48

9 BMI History activity diagram 49

10 Heart rate activity diagram 50

11 Heart rate history activity diagram 51

12 Gym training activity diagram 52

13 Reminder activity diagram 54

14 Alert activity diagram 55

15 Health and nutrition tips activity diagram 56

16 Register sequence diagram 57

17 Login sequence diagram 58

18 Logout sequence diagram 59

19 BMI calculator sequence diagram 60

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20 BMI history sequence diagram 61

21 Heart rate sequence diagram 62

22 History sequence diagram 63

23 Gym training sequence diagram 64

24 Reminder sequence diagram 65

25 Alert sequence diagram 66

26 Health and nutrition tips sequence diagram 67

27 Class diagram of fitness and gym usage 68

28 Deployment diagram 69

29 Respondents’ evaluation on the functional suitability of the system 71

30 Respondents’ evaluation on the performance efficiency of the system 72

31 Respondents’ evaluation on the compatibility of the system 73

32 Respondents’ evaluation on the usability of the system 74

33 Respondents’ evaluation on the reliability of the system 75

34 Respondents’ evaluation on the security of the system 76

35 Respondents’ evaluation on the maintainability of the system 77

36 Respondents’ evaluation on the portability of the system 78

37 Summary of evaluation of the system 79

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LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page

1 Comparison of E-Health and M-Health 16

2 Data Interpretation for Using Range Scale 38

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CHAPTER I

BACKGROUND OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT

Overview of the Current State of Technology

Technology is growing every day and its use has become more widespread increasingly

permeating many human activities including the monitoring of fitness and health. Technology

has become an essential part of our lives that it has become easier, cheaper and more convenient

to monitor fitness and health through the use of apps in mobile devices. Devices such as

smartphones, tablets, and wearable have potential to create fitness and health monitors designed

to improve well-being. Today, the use of technology in tracking the state of fitness and health

has become more pervasive than ever.

Health information technology and fitness technology (e.g., heart rate monitors, step

counters, health portals and fitness and gym usage) are positively impacting health care users by

receiving higher quality of care and increased access to health information. Fitness and health

technology has the ability to not only improve users’ physical activities level, but also the

potential to transform healthcare.

Technological advancement has led to a dramatic increase in mobile devices worldwide.

It has also developed many ways of attaining and monitoring health and fitness. Mobile devices

with internet connection improve users’ information on methods that stimulate fitness and health.

Wireless technology is increasingly being used for enabling information access and improving