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Sports and fitness apps help users track their workouts, monitor vital health statistics, learn new exercises, and participate in virtual fitness challenges. They provide customizable workout routines, integration with wearable devices, and the ability to compete with friends.
The global Sports and Fitness Apps Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1.53 Bn or Mn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 17.% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market key trends:
One of the key trends in the sports and fitness apps market is the integration of augmented reality and virtual reality. Leveraging technologies like AR and VR, apps are offering immersive workout experiences that make exercise sessions feel less monotonous. For example, Zwift turns indoor cycling into an online multiplayer virtual world. Other apps use AR to enable at-home workouts with virtual coaches or compete in games within virtual environments. Such innovations are expected to further drive adoption of sports and fitness apps over the forecast period.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Sports and fitness apps offer a wide range of exercise programs and tracking features allowing users to conveniently track their fitness progress from their mobile devices. They provide personalized training programs, nutrition plans, and activity tracking features.
Weakness: Concerns around data privacy and sharing of sensitive health data with third parties. Dependence on internet connectivity for online features.
Opportunity: Growing popularity of wearable devices and health tracking presents an opportunity to integrate apps with various devices. Increasing focus on health and wellness among millennials and generation Z.
Threats: Stiff competition from free or low-cost apps and content aggregators. Rapid change in user preferences can impact app usage and revenue models.
Key players operating in the Sports and Fitness Apps market are Adidas, Appster, Fitbit, Inc., FitnessKeeper, Azumio, Inc., MyFitnessPal Inc., Nike, Noom, Under Armour, Inc., Applico, Aaptiv, Appinventiv.Major players are focused onfrequent app and software updates, collaborations,acquisitions to strengthen their market position.For instance, in 2022,Fitbit collaborated withGoogle to enhance its offerings in the health and fitness segment.
Regional analysis
North America dominated the market with around 35% share in 2023 owing to growing adoption of digital health solutions and smart devices for daily fitness tracking in the US and Canada. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region due torising health consciousness and prosperous middle class in major countries likeChina, India and Japan.
Key Takeaways
The global Sports and Fitness Apps Market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 17% over the forecast period, due to increasing health awareness among consumers and growing demand for fitness tracking solutions.
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- Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
- We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
