FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU
Concept Note by ANTHONY KELECHI HENRY
Title: AI-Powered Fitness App for Perfect Form Tracking
Introduction
Traditional fitness apps often rely on user input or pre-recorded exercise
demonstrations, which can lead to improper form and potential injuries. This concept
note proposes an AI-powered fitness app that utilizes real-time movement tracking to
ensure users perform each exercise with perfect form.
Objective
The objective of this project is to develop a mobile fitness app that leverages AI
technology to:
Track user movement during exercise routines.
Analyze movement data in real-time to identify deviations from perfect form.
Provide immediate feedback and corrections to ensure users perform exercises
effectively and safely.
Research Questions
What AI algorithms can be most effectively used for real-time movement analysis in a
mobile app environment?
How can the app provide clear and concise feedback to users regarding their exercise
form?
What level of accuracy is required for the AI-powered movement analysis to be a
valuable tool for users?
Approach
Design:
The app will utilize the smartphone's camera and motion sensors (accelerometer and
gyroscope) to capture user movement data during exercise routines.
A deep learning model specifically trained on a vast dataset of various exercises
performed with perfect form will be integrated into the app.
The app will feature a user-friendly interface that displays the chosen exercise routine
with clear instructions.
Real-time visualization tools will be implemented, such as skeletal overlays or
heatmaps, to highlight areas of deviation from perfect form.
The app will provide audio and visual feedback to users, including corrective cues and
suggestions for improvement.
Evaluation:
The app's effectiveness will be evaluated through user testing with individuals of varying
fitness levels.
Metrics such as accuracy of form detection, user satisfaction with feedback clarity, and
perceived improvement in exercise execution will be measured.
A comparison group using a traditional fitness app without AI-powered form tracking will
be included for a more robust evaluation.
Implementation:
The app will be developed using a cross-platform framework to ensure compatibility with
iOS and Android devices.
Cloud-based processing may be utilized for computationally intensive tasks like real-
time AI analysis of movement data.
Security measures will be implemented to ensure user privacy and data protection.
Expected Outcomes
Increased user adherence to exercise routines due to improved form and reduced risk
of injury.
Enhanced effectiveness of exercise routines through personalized feedback and form
correction.
Improved accessibility of proper exercise form for individuals who lack access to
personal trainers.
Generation of valuable data on user movement patterns that can be used to further
refine the AI model and personalize user experiences.
Key Stakeholders
Users: Individuals of various fitness levels seeking to improve their exercise form and
overall fitness goals.
Fitness Professionals: Personal trainers, physical therapists, and fitness instructors
who can utilize the app as a supplementary tool for their clients.
App Developers: The team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the
mobile app.
AI and Machine Learning Specialists: Experts responsible for training and refining the
AI model for accurate movement analysis.
Investors: Individuals or organizations providing financial backing for the development
and launch of the app.
Methodology
A comprehensive literature review will be conducted on existing AI-powered fitness
applications and relevant research in computer vision and human pose estimation.
References
Cao, Z., Hidalgo, G., Simon, T., Wei, S., & Sheikh, Y. (2017, July). Deep learning for
human pose estimation: A survey. In Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Computer
Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) (pp. 2097-2106). [IEEE]
Ohn-Bar, E., & Eden, Y. (2020)
