80 per cent Indians swear by fitness apps to track exercise schedules

Burn, baby, burn. That’s exactly what India is doing, according to a recent health and fitness survey. Conducted across Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai, a market research and analysis company covered a sample size of 3000 and found that 80 per cent of people use fitness apps to track their exercise schedules. Around 97 per cent believe fitness and happiness go hand in hand and while men are turning towards cycling, martial arts and the gym, women are more inclined to choose dance, aerobics and jumping rope to get there. Here are some other findings:

1. Younger people are less drawn to yoga and instead run, cycle or take part in sports. The older age groups are not only more inclined to yoga, they actually exercise with a much higher frequency.

2. People with a higher monthly household income (Rs 45,000 or more) consult online virtual market places. People who earn more that Rs 75,000 per month consult a personal trainer significantly more.

3. Women have been able to achieve their exercise goals more as compared to men.

4. Traditional exercises like walking, jogging and yoga are more popular than fitness activities like zumba. In fact, 50 per cent of people do not have a membership at a fitness centre.