A cross-platform mobile application designed to help users improve their lifestyle by tracking their fitness activities and monitoring progress over time. The app focuses on simplicity, real-time engagement, and personalized motivation. The project helped me strengthen my skills in mobile UI/UX, data synchronization, and full-stack mobile architecture.
🚀 Features
- Activity Tracking — Log workouts such as walking, running, cycling, and gym sessions.
- Goal Setting — Create personalized fitness goals with deadlines and reminders.
- Progress Monitoring — Visual charts and graphs for daily, weekly, and monthly performance.
- Motivational Tools — Streak tracking, achievement badges, and daily fitness tips.
- Personalized Dashboard — Tailored experience based on user behavior and preferences.
🛠 Tech Stack
Frontend
- React Native for cross-platform development (iOS + Android)
- Navigation built with React Navigation
- Real-time updates via WebSockets
- Styling using CSS-in-JS (Styled Components)
Backend
- Node.js + Express API for user profiles, workouts, and goal tracking
- Secure sessions with JWT
- Scheduled tasks with Node-cron for reminders and notifications
Database
- MongoDB for storing:
- user profiles
- daily activity logs
- fitness goals
- achievements
- Optimized queries for fast synchronization
- AWS S3 used for storing user avatars or media content
Deployment
- Backend deployed on Render with Docker containers
- Mobile app published to:
- Google Play Store
- Apple App Store
- Automated CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery
🔧 Implementation Details
Frontend Architecture
- Modular React Native components for seamless UI across devices
- Smooth animations and responsive layouts for fitness dashboards
- WebSocket-driven updates for activity changes and notifications
Backend Workflows
- RESTful API endpoints for workouts, progress, and goal management
- Background workers for reminders and push notifications
- Hashing and encryption for secure authentication
Data Layer
- Flexible MongoDB schemas for activity logs and achievements
- Aggregation pipelines for generating visual performance charts
🧭 How It Works
- Onboarding — Register or log in via email or social accounts
- Track Activities — Log workouts manually or sync with wearables
- Set Goals — Define milestones and fitness objectives
- Monitor Progress — View insights through visual charts
- Stay Motivated — Unlock streaks, badges, and daily fitness tips
⚠️ Challenges Faced
- Achieving seamless UX across iOS and Android devices
- Handling real-time synchronization between sessions
- Designing an intuitive interface that motivates users to stay active
🔮 Future Enhancements
- Integration with Fitbit, Garmin, and Apple Watch
- AI-driven personalized fitness recommendations
- Social features for challenges, groups, and team competitions