A gym setting with a yellow overlay features two people sitting with gym equipment visible in the background. In the foreground, a smartphone displays a fitness app login screen for "FITQUEST," showing login options via email, Google, Apple, and Facebook.

FitQuest

FITQUEST is your ultimate fitness companion, offering dynamic workouts across calisthenics, weight training, HIIT, mobility, and endurance. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, FITQUEST provides personalized plans, expert guidance, and flexible routines to help you push limits and achieve your goals—anytime, anywhere!

What Users Want:
How User Research Defined FITQUEST

My research uncovered one common theme—people want a fitness app that’s efficient, engaging, and tailored to their goals. Through surveys and interviews, I found that users crave:

  • Personalized workouts that match their fitness level

  • Quick access to their favorite routines

  • A variety of exercises to keep things exciting

  • Seamless navigation so they spend more time moving, not searching

Personas: Meet Tyson & Tina

Tyson – The Busy Dad Staying Fit

Tyson is a full-time IT specialist and single dad in Brooklyn who juggles work, parenting, and fitness. He hits the gym 4-5 times a week but struggles with time-efficient workouts and healthy eating due to his busy schedule.

Cartoon character with dumbbells and yellow headband

Tyson

Age: 35
Job Title: IT Specialist
Salary: $90k
Education: Bachelor Degree
Workout Frequency: 4-5 times a week

Goals:

  • Stay consistent with fitness while managing responsibilities

  • Maximize results with less gym time

  • Track workouts & nutrition

  • Discover new workouts & meal option

Frustrations:

  • Needs quick, effective workouts

  • Bored of repetitive routines

  • Struggles with meal planning

  • Wants an easy way to track progress

Behaviours:

  • Tech-savvy & familiar with fitness apps

  • Dedicated to staying fit & healthy

  • Loving, responsible father

  • Always motivated to push himself

TIna– The Social Butterfly on
a Fitness Journey

Tina is a dental hygienist in Staten Island who loves socializing, shopping, and trying new foods. She wants to be healthier and more confident but feels intimidated by gym machines and intense workouts, making it hard to stay motivated.

Cartoon woman with blonde hair, purple headband, holding yellow dumbbells on a pink background.

Tina

Age: 25
Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Salary: $100k
Education: Bachelor Degree
Workout Frequency: 3-4 times a week

Goals:

  • Lose 10-15 lbs and feel more confident

  • Build a healthier lifestyle without extreme changes

  • Learn workout basics to reach small goals

  • Stay motivated and consistent at the gym

Frustrations:

  • Intimidated by machines & workouts

  • Bored of repetitive routines

  • Wants a simple, low-effort fitness plan

  • Needs help finding healthy meal options

Behaviours:

  • Beginner-friendly workouts to remove intimidation

  • Easy-to-follow routines for consistency

  • Variety & guidance to keep her engaged

  • Simple meal tracking for better nutrition

Competitor Analysis:
How FITQUEST Stands Out

I analyzed top fitness apps to understand what works—and where they fall short. Many apps offer great workouts, but lack simplicity, personalization, or flexibility, making it harder for users to stay engaged. FITQUEST fills those gaps by providing an easy-to-use, motivating, and adaptable fitness experience.

MyFitnessPal

  • Great for nutrition but lacks workout programming

  • Too focused on calorie counting, not full-body fitness

  • Complex interface can be intimidating

Freeletics

  • Heavy focus on high-intensity training—not for all fitness levels

  • Subscription cost is high for premium features

  • Less variety in low-impact or beginner workouts

Fitbod

  • Strength training-focused—lacks cardio & flexibility workouts

  • Too data-heavy, which can be intimidating for casual users

  • No meal planning or nutrition insights

THENX

  • Focused mainly on calisthenics—lacks variety for users wanting strength training, cardio, or flexibility

  • Not beginner-friendly—many workouts assume prior experience with bodyweight exercises

  • No meal planning or nutrition tracking—missing a key component of fitness

  • Limited personalization—workouts are not tailored to individual goals

Peloton App

  • Requires equipment for best experience

  • Expensive monthly subscription

  • Workouts are heavily instructor-led—less customization

How FITQUEST Fills the Gaps

  • Personalized plans—tailored workouts based on goals & fitness level

  • Balanced fitness approach—cardio, strength, HIIT, and mobility in one app

  • Easy navigation—no overwhelming menus or excessive data

  • Quick-start workouts—jump in without spending time setting up a plan

  • Nutrition & workout tracking—a complete health and fitness solution

With FITQUEST, users don’t need multiple apps to manage workouts and nutrition—it’s all in one place. Simple, effective, and designed for real people.

Solving User Pain Points – Smart, Simple, Seamless

The personas highlighted two major challenges:

  • Lack of time or motivation to work out

  • Complex interfaces making it harder to start

How We Fixed It:

  • Quick Start Workouts – No need to browse endlessly; just pick and play!

  • Progress Tracking (Coming Soon!) – Stay motivated with milestone-based progress tracking.

Journey Mapping – Simplifying the Experience

From the first tap, FITQUEST ensures frictionless navigation:

  • Log in via password or fingerprint for instant access

  • Choose Your Workout – Browse workouts by body part, goal, or difficulty

  • Save Favorites – No more hunting; access your top picks in one click

  • Start Training – Watch easy-to-follow instructional videos and crush your session

No clutter, no distractions—just pure focus on fitness.

Flow chart for FitQuest user journey picking workout exercises and programs.

Feature Prioritization – What’s Live & What’s Next

I built FITQUEST in phases, focusing on delivering the most impactful features first.

Now Available

  • Workout library & structured programs

  • Save favorite exercises & programs

  • Instructional videos for every workout

Coming Next

  • Progress tracking & stats

  • Personalized dietary recommendations

  • Subscription & premium content

Future Enhancements

  • Smartwatch & wearable integration

  • Community & social features

  • Brand partnerships & sponsorships

Designed for Simplicity: Effortless Navigation for Every User

Fitness should be easy to start, not hard to navigate. That’s why I designed FITQUEST to be clear, quick, and beginner-friendly—so anyone can jump in without feeling lost or overwhelmed.

How I Simplified Navigation

  • Fast & Frictionless – Access workouts in two taps or less—no endless scrolling.

  • Organized & Easy – Workouts grouped by goal, muscle group, and difficulty for quick selection.

  • Visual-First Design – Minimal text, more preview videos and images for instant clarity.

  • Built for All Levels – No confusing jargon, just simple guidance that grows with you.

Wireframe Choices That Keep It Simple

  • Home screen → Instant access to workouts & favorites

  • Workout page → Easy filtering for quick selection

  • Clear navigation bar → No hidden menus, no guesswork

  • Consistent UI → Familiar, easy-to-recognize buttons/icons

FITQUEST removes confusion and intimidation so users can focus on fitness, not figuring out the app.

Mobile login screen mockup with logo at the top, fields for Email and Password, a LOGIN button, and options to login with Google, Apple, or Facebook.

After multiple iterations, FITQUEST delivers a seamless, intuitive, and motivating fitness experience.

What We Focused On:

  • Simple Navigation – Less confusion, more action

  • Personalized Workouts – Tailored to every level

  • Fast & Efficient – No wasted time, just results

Bold & Energetic UI

The black, gold, and gray color scheme exudes strength and momentum, while the lightning bolt “Q” symbolizes power and progress. With bold typography and sharp design, FITQUEST inspires movement at every touch.

This isn’t just an app—it’s fitness, redefined.

Final Thoughts – Bold, Fast & User-First

Mobile app login screen for FitQuest with options for email, password, and social media login; background image of a person lifting dumbbells.