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How Does Use of Fitness Applications Influence Physical Activity?
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Abstract
This paper investigates the effects of fitness applications on physical activity performance, knowledge of which can help in feature design to improve users' utilization of the apps.
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ISBN:9781450357685
DOI:10.1145/3209626
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- Daniel Beimborn,
- Rajendra K. Bandi,
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NY, Buffalo-Niagara Falls, USA
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