Mobile Apps For Health & Fitness - We're Just Getting Started

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Perhaps you finally got that smartphone you always wanted. I know I have. Now over half of all mobile phones in the US are "Smart" and internet connected. The number of US Smartphone users has exceeded 75 million and many, including me, think the future of mobile is the future of everything .

While there are no shortages of fitness apps , even ones that make your iPhone a personal trainer, I think the mobile app trend is just getting started. 500 Million people worldwide will be using mobile health apps by 2015 according to research2guidance.

A good example of newer apps that are doing a better job of including gaming and other social features is Fleetly .Check the video below that demonstrates the apps features and tell me Bryan O'Rourke, what do you think of mobile smartphone apps for health and fitness ? What are your favorite apps ? Check out my report on Mobility Trends And The Health Club Industry to learn more on this interesting topic.


About the author Bryan O’Rourke:

Bryan O’Rourke is a health club industry expert, technologist, financeer, shareholder and executive in several fitness and health club business service companies. He is also a partner in The Health Club For Women and Chairman of the Medical Fitness Association’s Education Committee. To learn more contact Bryan here today .

Mobile Isn't A Trend. Its A New Era. Are You Ready ?

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I've written a lot about mobile trends and what they are going to mean to your life and your business, particulary in the fitness and health club business. Watch the video below and ask yourself these questions: Is your website mobile friendly ? Can your customers easily take action with your business using their mobile devices ? Do you deliver a unique mobile experience for your customers ? Is mobile part of your marketing strategy ? I didn't think so; but don't feel badly because you're not alone. Mobile isn't a trend, its a new era in customer experience and its going to change everything. Mobile is one part of a huge revolution that's underway in every industry and the health club business and fitness industry in general are no exception.
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Mobile Trends Are Creating Change & Opportunities For Health Clubs

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Mobile Trends And Their Impact On Health Clubs
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Check out this PPT deck on Mobility trends and their impact on the health club business. Tell me what you think. Are you laying plans for the future of mobility ? You should.

Bryan O’Rourke is a health club industry expert, technologist, financeer, shareholder and executive in several fitness and health club business service companies and has advised many global brands on strategy and execution. He is also a partner in The Health Club For Women and Chairman of the Medical Fitness Association’s Education Committee. To learn more contact Bryan here today .

Mobile Trends And Fitness - The Future Is Here

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Dan Frommer's recent post, "The Future Of Mobile Is The Future Of Everything" quoted Matt Galligan, co-founder of SimpleGeo, a location services company. When asked about the future of mobile Matt said, "In my opinion, the 'future of mobile' is the 'future of everything'.", hence the article's title. Matt's right and in the world of fitness and health he's even more right.

Check out what 20 thought leaders are saying about mobile trends here and tell me, Bryan O'Rourke, how are you planning for the mobile revolution when intelligent devices like smartphones and tablets will be THE key way people interact with the web and manage major aspects of their lives ? Do you realize how much Internet search is being conducted using mobile devices ? Do you know how to create a unique application for your business for under $500 ? Is your website mobile friendly ? For more interesting tidbits check out this article.