GMB Praxis: Adaptive Fitness App for Physical Autonomy
GMB Praxis empowers users to improve strength, flexibility, and control with custom adaptive sessions, flexible durations, and seamless video streaming.
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Objectives
GMB Praxis was designed to deliver a seamless, adaptive fitness experience. The goal was to provide users with customizable workout durations, high-quality video streaming, and real-time progress tracking. The project involved:
- Custom video controls for personalized sessions
- Dynamic scheduling and session adaptability
- Scalable architecture to support high traffic
Highlights
Custom Video Controls
Our custom video controls allow users to set session duration and adjust exercise intensity. This flexible design helps users tailor workouts to their schedules and fitness levels.
Adaptive Video Quality
Using Mux for video streaming, the app automatically adjusts video quality based on the user's bandwidth, delivering uninterrupted sessions across all devices.
Challenges and Solutions
Scalability
To handle high user traffic, I implemented a scalable backend using Nest.js and PostgreSQL, ensuring smooth data management and performance.
User Interface Simplicity
Balancing the complexity of adaptive controls with a simple interface was a priority. The solution involved minimalistic, intuitive designs that enhance user engagement without overwhelming them.
Results
User Engagement
Users have reported greater consistency and motivation, thanks to the adaptable session lengths and personalized controls.
Positive Feedback
GMB Praxis users frequently praise the app's flexibility and seamless streaming, which contribute to a smooth training experience.
Scalable Design
The backend architecture supports future growth, ensuring long-term stability and easy feature integration.
Wrap Up
Developing GMB Praxis was a rewarding experience that highlighted the importance of user-focused adaptive design in fitness applications. This project reflects my commitment to building scalable, flexible solutions tailored to user needs, aligning technology with GMB's mission to promote Physical Autonomy.